Comments on: Could Taking Pictures On A Farm Become Illegal?

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:23:00 +0000

REGARDING:
“I’m confused. Don’t we already have a law that says you can’t trespass on someone’s property if there is a “no trespassing” sign posted in obvious places? How is this law any different?”

Please consider the following from the article above:
“Sometimes, wrongdoing is documented by someone who works on the farm already and learns of it, and then tries to expose it after being unsuccessful at changing the practice, then becoming a whistleblower. Other times it can only be exposed by someone who gets a job intending to investigate the practices, said Laura Bevan, eastern region director of the Humane Society of the United States”

So if I read it rightly, this law would outlaw taking pictures while on other people’s property even if you had permission to be on the property. Or maybe it only limits it to farms but I doubt it. Regardless, if children were on tour of a farm and decided to snap some pictures with their cell phones, they would be in violation of law unless they could prove the pictures were permitted.

For example if the workers were relieving themselves on the food ere shipping it out, taking their picture to prove it would be illegal because it might hurt sales.

David for e coli off the food

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:37:09 +0000

I’m confused. Don’t we already have a law that says you can’t trespass on someone’s property if there is a “no trespassing” sign posted in obvious places? How is this law any different?

By: Bob Hudson

Bob Hudson — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:27:41 +0000

Sad when we have to have a law , to stop the so-called do gooder’s, from coming on your property , because they think you might not be raising your live stock the way they think you should. So here it is plan and simple, Any one involved in such activity, your rights end where some ones property line begins.Unless you get written permission, from the owner, or tell the owner your intentions, you are trespassing. If you are caught you should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. It is common knowledge that some of these animal rights groups are now bordering on terrorist intent. So it is time to reign them in. Ever wonder how many of these groups can say they stand for the rights of animals, yet turn around and support abortion? So what is wrong with that picture? Many off these groups do not like hunters or fisherman, and have done many things to stop them. Well enough is enough. Great law, for common sense. Once again left wing groups trying to tell the rest of us how to live, and what to eat.

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:43:13 +0000

Sorry…..I misread and didn’t comprehend. I do agree people shouldn’t go on others property. However, I do love the old black & white and sepia. Thanks William for clearing that up for me.

By: Darko Sladovic

Darko Sladovic — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:34:15 +0000

What’s next? If people can traverse property boundries in the name of protecting aninamls, then what’s to stop someone from peeping in my windows or–worse–entering my home to photograph a “possible crime.”

Every crackpot-screwhead, self-appointed avenger would be invading the privacy of their neighbors. All you have to do is cite some need: like child safety, animal safety, fire safety, porn, drugs, alcohol, music, being a Muslim….whatever!

Break in my house to take a picture, you’ll get a nice 8 X 10 of the muzzle flash coming out of my Sig Sauer. It’ll be the last picture you’ll ever take. I’m sure the medical examiner will need a copy–so make sure the ASA and F-stop are set correctly.

By: PSU1Earl

PSU1Earl — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:48:07 +0000

As you have just stated William, there is already a law “trespassing” that covers sneaking onto a persons farm or property… So, why do we need another law? I thought the ‘R’ in Rep. Albritton’s name is for the party of less regulation? If the farmers don’t want people running around their farms taking pictures, have them arrested for trespassing…

By: southerner

southerner — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:43:50 +0000

Ask permission!!! What is the big deal?!! Private property!!!

Stay off my land without permission.

By: William

William — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:07:14 +0000

To those commenting about liking farm pictures, make sure you note this paragraph:

“,,, the bill wouldn’t ban people from taking pictures from non-farm property. If someone stood across the street and used a long lens, for example, that wouldn’t be illegal under the bill. ”

If the bill passes, you can still take all the pictures you want from the public right of way. You just can’t sneak around the farmer’s land without permission. That would likely be trespassing anyway.

By: Rocky

Rocky — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:53:15 +0000

Nothing crazy about it, everyone outside of the bunny hugging organizations is sick and tired of their interference in our day to day lives. Anyone who hunts, fishes, or farms has had to deal with laws caused as a result of those misguided souls trying to impose their beliefs, and their agenda on the world. Add this one to the list!

By: Angi B.

Angi B. — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:38:18 +0000

This is just plain crazy! I as a photographer, take lots of different kinds of photographs; and as Tina said, “There is NOTHING prettier than a black & white picture of farm land, the growth, natural mother nature, and OLD stuff.”
Black and Whites or Sepia tone is beautiful in these type of photos.