tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3285530.post7195726646343848184..comments2023-10-09T07:32:03.954-05:00Comments on Carol's Little World: Down a Dark AlleyCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01631042606380970249noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3285530.post-25083812102023425462009-07-12T12:26:31.745-05:002009-07-12T12:26:31.745-05:00Hi Mythos-I get what you mean-we should be more aw...Hi Mythos-I get what you mean-we should be more aware. But, I'm also sick of seeing convicted felons let out again and again (after like 8 or 9 murders and rapes.) I mean, how many violent crimes does somebody have to commit before the State does something? And, by "do something" I mean something other than leave them homeless to live in public parks and the like. <br /><br />Hi Postcards-I know exactly what you mean and, yes, we are very easy targets. <br /><br />Hi Peruby-I think Mythos is referencing the fact that many photojournalists seem to like to put themselves in harms way (they do) and he's right about that. I mean, if you're on the front lines in Bosnia, or even shooting in an area in the US where you want to get "gritty" shots, you should expect a higher crime rate. That's part of the territory, and we can't really complain after we fall victims in those situations (it's sort of like the cost of doing business, right?) <br /><br />As far as insurance goes, yes, homeowner's policy does cover some of it but insurance claims only go so far. Even if you are out in the field, your insurance will give you a percentage of "fair market value" which is usually a lot less than what you paid for (or will pay to replace) your gear.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631042606380970249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3285530.post-51987812095257568732009-07-12T06:35:20.871-05:002009-07-12T06:35:20.871-05:00My nephew has very expensive gear and is always ou...My nephew has very expensive gear and is always out by himself. I warned him of this a couple of years ago when I read an article that this type of crime was on the rise.<br /><br />Not certain I understand what mythopolis means in their comment?<br /><br />If the equipment is in the car or house I can see insurance covering it. Can you get insurance on the cameras/lens for when you are out in the field working?Perubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948233191244821909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3285530.post-36907117895530599782009-07-11T16:14:43.034-05:002009-07-11T16:14:43.034-05:00Hi Carol, I agree - photographers are easy targets...Hi Carol, I agree - photographers are easy targets because you can't be concentrating on your work and on all that's going on around you at the same time. I guess we can do our best by choosing our locations carefully, and not putting ourselves in isolated, dark, obvious areas for attack. Not that we should have to, but we do. I'm always very security conscious but once we were robbed in the car while waiting for security gates to open at our holiday apartment. My bag was stolen - I had the strap wrapped around my arm but the thief had the benefit of surprise on his side. The long-term damage was not the loss of the bag and the money inside but the shock and loss of trust in people.Janice / Dancing with Sunflowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646734271197959581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3285530.post-76835575227539877572009-07-11T16:10:21.775-05:002009-07-11T16:10:21.775-05:00I love your photos and your blogs...but this one I...I love your photos and your blogs...but this one I am not sure I get. You either have your shit together, or you don't in photojournalism. If your cameas are getting swiped, you are in over your head.mythopolishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03164758700393086005noreply@blogger.com