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Originally Posted by fdooby
There's a little bit of doubt for me this year. But I'm intending to do both, all being well. I never have any problem with the people taking part (touch wood), nor with the marshals in London or any of the small rides. It's just Brighton that's the problem. Last year I avoided using my big grey lens till the ride was in progress. Like you couldn't just stand nearer to someone with a point and shoot and get shots of their bits, if that was your aim   People in the painting area were going about, as ever, with erections and snapping without permission. And nothing was said to them - always the case. I had some ridiculous trout come over to cross examine me when I was snapping Phantom Limbs (the regular band). FFS
I never take much notice of what FB says. One year it was showing over 150 'going' to Folkestone WNBR - 20 actually took part. In 2015 it showed around 500 for Brighton - almost double that went. But I would rather a smaller turnout of fun people than just a huge faceless mass. The characters make the day. |
Haven't done Brighton for the last couple of years, it is difficult getting good shots, you will get lumped in with all the idiots and mob rule kicks in with the added problem of the police doing their bidding, bizarre and no logic behind it. I have witnessed some unacceptable sexual behaviour at some WNBRs, get a camera out to record it & you are the pervert, hmmm.
I may try and do Brighton this year and get my mind set together. Move around quickly, don't linger on any female unless you happen to know they are a real exhibitionist. Never react to the Feminazis and don't take it personally, they hate every man anyway.
Fdooby, I think I've got London cracked except at the end, is the Buckingham Palace area any good for snaps? Am I right in saying that many abandon the ride before Hyde Park somewhere along Constitution Hill?