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The Question and Dialogue
Is it illegal? Literally a loaded question. Did I break any laws in taking this image? I have driven by the spot many times and often pondered this question. So, ever ready with my camera, as I took one last glance around me I very quickly snapped off the shot as I was driving. Technically it sucks. Over grown weeds, blur, bad light, point and shoot camera, yesh! It is the answer to my question that was my aim.
I did a quick search to find my answer on the web to no avail. All I could come up with is personal conjecture with thoughts about terrorism, over zealous cops, press experiences, some say it is illegal some say it isn't, some say to challenge authority others say it's best not to push the point. Where is the skinny on this subject? I am a law abiding citizen and non-confrontational. So where can I point and shoot without worry?
Bridges fascinate me. Their span, architecture, and history thrill me. This bridge the Blanchette Bridge spanning the Missouri River between St Louis and St. Charles County. They are of a cantilevered through truss bridge design. The west bound built in 1958 as part of President Eisenhower's plan to have a interstate highway system. The east bound bridge built in 1978. It has a daily average use of 70,000 vehicles. During the height of the devastating Great Flood of 1993 this was one of the few remaining routes and bridges still clear in and out of St. Louis. Once, I had to stop on the west bound bridge to allow former President Bush to pass on the east bound bridge. I thought that this would be the perfect time for a terrorist attack. The President on one bridge and me stuck on the other bridge. Gees, what a thought.
Anyway, I would like nothing better than to take several images of the bridge in different light, with a tripod and angle without worry of being approached. I'm not whining. I realize law enforcement personnel are doing their jobs. Thankfully so. If approached I would smile, show ID, thank them and move along. I would suggest the same to you. Imagine explaining "what your in for" to your jail buddies.
What are your thoughts on this subject?
Thanks to:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gje_0OMj4h4&feature=related
bridgehunter.com/mo/st-charles/blanchette/
www.historynet.com/president-dwight-eisenhower-and-americ...
The Question and Dialogue
Is it illegal? Literally a loaded question. Did I break any laws in taking this image? I have driven by the spot many times and often pondered this question. So, ever ready with my camera, as I took one last glance around me I very quickly snapped off the shot as I was driving. Technically it sucks. Over grown weeds, blur, bad light, point and shoot camera, yesh! It is the answer to my question that was my aim.
I did a quick search to find my answer on the web to no avail. All I could come up with is personal conjecture with thoughts about terrorism, over zealous cops, press experiences, some say it is illegal some say it isn't, some say to challenge authority others say it's best not to push the point. Where is the skinny on this subject? I am a law abiding citizen and non-confrontational. So where can I point and shoot without worry?
Bridges fascinate me. Their span, architecture, and history thrill me. This bridge the Blanchette Bridge spanning the Missouri River between St Louis and St. Charles County. They are of a cantilevered through truss bridge design. The west bound built in 1958 as part of President Eisenhower's plan to have a interstate highway system. The east bound bridge built in 1978. It has a daily average use of 70,000 vehicles. During the height of the devastating Great Flood of 1993 this was one of the few remaining routes and bridges still clear in and out of St. Louis. Once, I had to stop on the west bound bridge to allow former President Bush to pass on the east bound bridge. I thought that this would be the perfect time for a terrorist attack. The President on one bridge and me stuck on the other bridge. Gees, what a thought.
Anyway, I would like nothing better than to take several images of the bridge in different light, with a tripod and angle without worry of being approached. I'm not whining. I realize law enforcement personnel are doing their jobs. Thankfully so. If approached I would smile, show ID, thank them and move along. I would suggest the same to you. Imagine explaining "what your in for" to your jail buddies.
What are your thoughts on this subject?
Thanks to:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gje_0OMj4h4&feature=related
bridgehunter.com/mo/st-charles/blanchette/
www.historynet.com/president-dwight-eisenhower-and-americ...