visiting Paris, France

[DanielOB]

Had intention to visit England, but after reading what police doing to photographers in that country, forget.

Instead, planning to go to Paris, France.
Anyone from Paris here on Apug? Can one get in the streets and use his camera without police interventions...
Thanks
Daniel OB
www.Leica-R.com

[Trask]

I'm in Paris frequently, going around with a variety of different cameras -- as are about a million other tourists, though I'm the only one shooting film. I've never been instructed not to take a picture of something, though I wisely avoid photographing the President's palace (though others do all the time). So I'd say you can pretty much shoot to your heart's content. The only restriction I've heard of regards the Metro -- no tripods.

FYI, November is photography month in Paris, with a Salon de Photo etc. Avedon is on display at the Jeu de Paume, and a new Walker Evans/Cartier-Bresson exhibit opens soon.

[mooseontheloose]

I lived in France for two years and visited Paris frequently. I never had a problem taking pictures (nor in London for that matter) and I often used tripod, although never indoors or on the metro. There are so many tourists there that unless you are dragging around a LF camera I doubt you'll have any problems.

[AutumnJazz]

Parlez-vous anglais? Is all you need to know. :P

[ajmiller]

Originally Posted by Trask

I'm in Paris frequently, going around with a variety of different cameras -- as are about a million other tourists, though I'm the only one shooting film.

No you're not! :-) I was there in July with my FM2n loaded with film - great city for photography. Saw the Avedon - impressed, and Miroslav Tichy at Pompidou Centre - ok....
Back in November for ParisPhoto.

Have a great time Daniel.

- Tony

[Steve Smith]

Originally Posted by AutumnJazz

Parlez-vous anglais? Is all you need to know.

I wouldn't bother trying that in Paris!


Steve.

[nze]

You're allowed to take a photography with a tripod and a model without any authorization in most Paris Street , it is quite different in Park

[jkowal]

Hello,
I was on time in Paris, July 2008.
I never had a problem taking pictures in Paris.
Look at this:
http://www.photosig.com/go/photos/view?id=2229981

[Windscale]

Parlez-vous anglais? Is all you need to know. :P

Originally Posted by Steve Smith

I wouldn't bother trying that in Paris!
Steve.

I agree. The minute a Frenchman knows you are English, or even speak English, you will probably get a load of sh__!!! Historically the French and the Brits never got on too well. Sometimes I do wonder how they can sit together in the EC - and with the Germans as well!!! Moderation and tolerance must be taking effect.

[Windscale]

Parlez-vous anglais? Is all you need to know. :P

Originally Posted by Steve Smith

I wouldn't bother trying that in Paris!
Steve.

I agree. The minute a Frenchman knows you are English, or even speak English, you will probably get a load of sh__!!! Historically the French and the Brits never got on too well. Sometimes I do wonder how they can sit together in the EC - and with the Germans as well!!! Moderation and tolerance must be taking effect.

Please note: this note is only intended as a joke and not in any way inciting racial hatred. I love English cheese, French wine and German sausage.