Was I right to be stroppy?!

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This morning my friend and I were out on the POR (orienteering) section of a trec competition. We were on a public bridleway on the south downs when we caught up with some walkers.
The path was very wide so we started to walk past them when the woman pointed her camera at us. I would estimate we were about 4 metres away from her, she didn't speak - just started to take photos.
Now this is the bit where my friend and I disagree! I think the woman was bleddy rude!
We were within speaking distance and I think you should ask permission before sticking a camera in someones face.
I quite calmly said "please don't just take my photo without asking". The woman still didn't speak to us but said something to her husband.
My friend was shocked that I reacted this way.

What would you do in this situation?

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Up to the individual, am always flattered when someone wants to photograph me and my horse but it is entirely an individual thing. I would probably have posed and showed his handsome side
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but we're all different, no right or wrong me thinks.
 
I'm not sure really.

Someone took my photo a couple of years ago. I was doing some fast work on the horse I had on loan - lovely chestnut horse, and we were joined by the photographer's golden setter - who cantered alongside us. It must have made a lovely shot - and she took it.

I'd love to see a copy of it...... But never thought to pass on my details.

Then two winters ago I was trotting along a lane - in bright winter sunshine. Someone took my photo - and then passed it on to someone we both knew (although I was unaware ) It is a fantastic photo of me and the boy.
 
I actually think you were quite rude although I can see your point, but I can imagine that came out very stroppy!
 
Don't blame you hun. I would rather people didn't photograph m'fat ar$e, but that's just me
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. Given that they were close enough to ask then I think they should have done.

Have a hot choccy
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I've had photo taken while out hacking on one my friends horses and made me feel flattered she did however ask before hand but like everyone else has said up to individual!
 
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Would not bother me in the slightest
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I would also be flattered ...... sad eh???

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Ditto that and I would do a cheesy grin!
 
Yea been photo'd a few times, especially when riding through city center, doesn't really bother me unless it goes along the lines of "you shouldn't be riding on here"
 
I would have preferred if the person asked for permission if they were within that distance before taking pics but I wouldnt have minded that much.
 
Ahh i'm going to agree with the OP actually, i'd be a bit miffed as well and probably have politely said something. I mean what if the OP had whipped out a camera and started taking pictures of the woman?!
 
we riders regularly get pictured in our local forest as it seems to be a major attraction to local townie types that havent ever seen a horse to go for a walk in the country!!! doesnt really bother me and no one ever asks but i think they should its just basic manners we are not fairground attractions!
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Living in a touristy area, we have had our photo taken countless times when out hacking (that includes my daughter). I tend to become rather emabarressed and look as if I haven't noticed - hoping they will get a natural shot!!

Actually I was once asked if we could pose and do a few photo shoots and we cantered up and down the moor a few times - the photographer sent us a copy - it was great
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There are no restrictions on people taking photos on public areas or highways - next time just grin and ask for a copy
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Some years ago someone took my picture while I was driving my tractor on one of my fields. the next thing I new about it was when a friend showed me an article in a certain horse magazine,and there was the picture with the title of " illegal use of common land". The magazine refused to print a retraction saying that the article was not their work but submitted,and they were not liable for the content.They also refused to give me the name of the author.
Smash all cameras pointed at you without your permission!
 
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I was filmed by Blue Peter when out riding years ago. They didn't ask my permission to put me on telly!

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What? Not even a BluePeter badge,Makes my problem look trivial,I hope they at least got your horses permission.(I am told by animal communicators that getting your horses permission is important)
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I agree with you, they should have asked! Someone did that to me fairly recently but they had a flash on their camera - this was totally unnacceptable - why on earth would you do that in front of a horse that you don't know!!
 
I probably wouldn't mind that much but I'd prefer it if they asked permission when they were that close. And to be honest, I think its bad manners to start clicking away at someone when they are close enough to ask! In Africa, many people consider the camera can 'suck out their soul' and would/do get extremely upset with 'tourists' who click away as if they are some prime exhibit without asking.

I might also be a bit suspicious on why they wanted a picture of my horse to be honest dep on people taking picture, location, manner etc
 
Remeber that TV show 'The Last Hunt'? Remember the bay horse and rider in Hi Viz used in the bit before/after the ad break? (Probably not, but stick with it!) - that was me, on the mare I used to own. They were stood about at the top of the lane to the yard I used to be on, and I even said 'morning' to them as I passed - they didn't ask if they could film me and the first I knew of it was when the YO went 'saw you on The Last Hunt' and I entered into a high level of confusion as I only hunted the mare once and she lasted all of an hour before trying to repeatedly throw herself over backwards!!

Anyway, no, I wouldn't have said anything or been bothered particularly by the photographer, but I was completely bewildered that cameramen I had spoken to did not ask to film me and put me on national TV. As the mare was a nappy cowbag with a rear to die for, it was amazing they got such a serene shot of me though!!
 
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