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This type of stuff makes me furious! My goal starting last year was to shoot locations where this is not a problem. I realize the world is smaller, but there are still amazing spots that take work to get to. Justin Grimm and I shot at mt. rainier and we hardly ran into others!

When I was at Arches in 2012 (my only trip to Utah), we drove straight through from PDX - something like 15 hours or so. We go to shoot turret arch (I think) and a guy who should stay nameless (who leads Hassy workshops) was there with 10 people or so. He was so rude, yelling at people to get out of the way, and they were on the PAVED trail.

We had a run in with him at Mesa Arch as well - but I wasn't as abiding that morning

I doubt I will ever shoot Mesa again, as you can't really get anything original anyways.

Mar 02, 2014 at 01:21 PM

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Not all scenic places congregate photographers, Rainier and Glacier come to mind as places where you have lots of room. But for those crowded icons that are best at golden hour, you need to be early and it seems to me the first ones have a right to their spot.

I have had good luck at Mesa Arch. I usually make room or step back as soon as I get my shot. But I am usually first or second at the scene.

The bridge at Zion for sunset is not bad if you are really early and nobody stands in the river. But I have it all to myself at sunrise and its just as good then in my opinion.

The barns in the Tetons are tough, if its during a popular season I just move on. Oxbow is ok because its pretty easy to clone out the jerks. Snake River Overlook also has lots of space.

Schwabacher Landing is easy (when its open) because everyone has to stand next to waters edge so its just a matter of being early enough to get a spot. True for the area near the parking lot or at the beaver pond further up.

Deadhorse Point is another one where I have never had trouble finding a spot and its hard for anyone to get in front of you there.

I have never bothered to climb up to Delicate Arch, most pictures show people milling around under the arch. Balanced Rock at sunset from the slick rock west of it is a telephoto shot and not hard to clone out the people who have a right to be there.

There must be many places that are good to shot. I never have problems in the Oregon Coast either.

But I am nearly finished with those places and will concentrate on lesser known locations in the future.

Mar 02, 2014 at 02:46 PM

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p.3 #3 · p.3 #3 · Landscape photorgapher Etiquette?

When they aggressively park themselves in your camera view, just ask them to turn just a little bit to the right. When they react by turning towards you, start snapping shots. This works even better if you tell them something is on their nose or front of their pants. We'd love to see the pics, but they wouldn't want a repeat. It's odd how some photographers seem to think you have discovered the perfect line of view, which they have to capture by standing in front of you. However, to put a nice light on this question, when I was in Zion last November, the many photographers at "The Bridge" (Watchman) and The Falls (Temple of Sinawava) were all extraordinarily considerate and polite--photographers' camaraderie at its best.
---John

Mar 02, 2014 at 03:24 PM

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It all comes down to being considerate of others. If the place I'm photographing gets too crowded, I go somewhere else - sometimes just a tiny bit further down the trail or road is enough.

A huge part of my landscape photography experience is just being there. Since I want to enjoy all the time I'm able to do this (weekends and holidays only), I just move on if that experience suddenly becomes a crowd scene full of inconsiderate jerks. I have less negativity overall that way.

One of these days, someone will get shot and killed fighting over space to make a photo. I believe in karma.

Mar 02, 2014 at 05:36 PM

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p.3 #5 · p.3 #5 · Landscape photorgapher Etiquette?

Ron Bailey wrote:
Well, I'm also 6' 2" and 230 lbs. I would have answered, "Why yes, I would. But since you are already here have the courtesy to stay out of my frame and I'll stay out of yours."

If he didn't like that answer I would set up about 20 feet in front of his camera and ask him. "What, do you want the whole beach to yourself?"

I'm not a jerk, I'm an easy going guy (or as Professor Higgins would say, 'I'm an ordinary man.'), but when butt heads like that try to muscle me out of my location, watch...Show more →

. I am 6' 3'' only about 190 lbs. but have never had any trouble. Maybe it is that old beat up NRA hat I wear or people thinking I come across as a ''good old boy.''

Don

Mar 02, 2014 at 06:06 PM

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camboman wrote:
It all comes down to being considerate of others. If the place I'm photographing gets too crowded, I go somewhere else - sometimes just a tiny bit further down the trail or road is enough.

A huge part of my landscape photography experience is just being there. Since I want to enjoy all the time I'm able to do this (weekends and holidays only), I just move on if that experience suddenly becomes a crowd scene full of inconsiderate jerks. I have less negativity overall that way.

One of these days, someone will get shot and killed fighting over space...Show more →

Exactly. I do photography for fun and confrontation is not fun, so if normal reasoning does not resolve anything, I'll just move on. I'm usually shooting in areas by myself and frankly at 4:00am in the wilderness with wildlife everywhere, I'd rather have some company.

When you shoot at iconic locations, you need to go in with the mindset you will not be the only one there and you'll meet all sorts of characters. If you can't handle that situation, you should just stay away from icons.

Mar 02, 2014 at 07:01 PM

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