Hengilas

Being embarrassed only happens if you care about what people think of you...and trust me, I don't pay any attention to the guy snapping away

How often do you see someone taking pictures and think 'what a clown! how could he?!'

Plus, it's not like you'll ever see these people again (ever...) so snap away!

PaulRO

If you ever dare to even think of taking my photo, I shall a) biff you one b) arrest you c) have you deported d) despise you as a low-life species and e) blacklist you.

Seriously. What a horrible, nasty, intrusive person(?) you are. Go away.

abmj-jr

When you make a joke in the forum, it is customary to attach a "smilie" icon so people know you are using humor, albeit clumsily. If by some ridiculous chance this is in any way serious, I can only say that YOU should go away. Public space photography is completely legal and in no way "horrible, "nasty" or "intrusive."

As for you or anyone attempting to "biff" me one, I would caution extreme care. That old law enforcement training hasn't completely worn off since my retirement. The only "arrest" being made would be of the aggressor, not the innocent photographer.

JVPhoto

Exactly the highlights of taking two classes out for shooting labs was once in Times Sq where a street vendor tackled one of our female students and broke her camera & another was getting a mustardy hot dog thrown at one on at the Nathan's near the Coney Island stop.
The first one the police report was fun, the second one I warned them that sometimes we've run into this older woman who is a bit off her rocker (my very first day of class she came up and told us we owed her $50 with mustard all over her mouth) and be wary.

glennaa11

My trip reports don't include any lounge photos or airplane photos or food photos. And people seem to like them just fine. There's no rule that says your trip report must include these things. My reports are about the destination and not about the airplane. And anyway how many times does some one need to post a photo of an airplane seat or airplane food or a lounge?

Hengilas

People have different interests, amazing right? I personally find the trip reports that focus on the planes and journey fascinating and oftentimes extremely helpful.

Hengilas

This is a very fast way to end up in jail. Unless you're kidding. Which I hope you are. In any case, say cheese.

glennaa11

Sure. I'm just saying the OP shouldn't feel obligated to include photos of these things.

JVPhoto

I find the TRs the best where they post a healthy balance of airport, plane, hotel, destination, etc.

There's plenty of airlines and lounges I won't visit but would like a little peek inside...however, I have seen plenty of yogurt sitting in a half melted bowl of ice I don't really need 4 photos of that or a direct flash macro photo of your steak cut open.

In my own TRs I try to offer what I like but you'll see the image quality and style varies between each category where the "nice" photos are usually the destination, followed by some "pretty" Instagram photos (out the plane window, night market, champagne bubbles) and then finally followed by just descriptive/matter of fact photos (lounge shower, in flight food, hotel room) hastily snapped with my phone.
I think part of it is just the internal struggle of being a professional photographer that when I take a photo I'm used to doing it for my own work and not write about traveling on an internet forum...so I do the good ones when I can and then just don't give a hoot for much of the rest.

quirrow

Well to answer the OP, I like to take interior shots especially if it is a nice hotel lobby and lounge. What I usually do is find the quietest corner I find and try to take a shot with the minimum distraction.

Over the years, I have had people confronting me about taking photos in public areas (usually train stations and street-side). I think it is right for people not wanting to appear in photographs but have you ever wondered that some photographers might not want you to be in the photo at all in the first place? Some things I try to do is I use a lower shutter speed, and place the camera along a lounge table, or armrest and point it to areas with movement (like the reception counter or buffet counter in lounges). This way the movement of the people blurs out the details and creates a nicer photo.

JClishe

Totally agree, this is a great technique.

GateHold

Where I get most embarrassed is on the plane. I love taking pics of the seats, the meal presentation, etc., but it's a little awkward, especially when you can't help getting other pax, or crewmembers, in the frame.

-- Patrick Smith

wanderer35

That is certainly true in the U.S., but not necessarily so in some other countries.
The only thing you cannot do in the U.S. is use pictures of people (and sometimes their property) commercially, unless you obtain a model release.