Do The Clothes Make the Man?

Curious Doe

Fine Art Photography by Wayne Wilkinson

Under License: Not For Sale

Often we can determine a person's profession by the clothes they wear. Medical doctors, policemen, soldiers, sailors...military personell...firemen, et cetera. It is not so typically discernable with photographers. Most look indistinguishable to you or me. Perhaps this is why so many of us are becoming increasing harrassed by law-enforcement and security types?

In an effort to establish my photo-centric attire, I recently purchased the field cap and lapel pin from the Nature Photographers Network. I have also been considering the photojouralist vest from Command Post as they have the best prices that I have been able to find.

My concern is that while I wish only to capture the nuances of our beloved Sauk Valley, my dressing as a para-military member may draw the ire of Conservation forces or worse.

Am I being over concerned or critical? Maybe, maybe not. There has been much to do over photographer's rights lately. Yahoo Groups have breeched the subject in detail. This blog has made mention as well. I am not a conspiracy theorist by any means but I cannot help but wonder how long it might take before the simple act of taking a picture will be deemed illegal here among the cornfields?

Taking only pictures, leaving only footprints,

Wayne