Photography Asked by zovits on April 1, 2021
First of all, sorry if this question is off-topic – I have looked at the help section and I believe this falls into the "techniques and best practices" category, and similar questions have been asked before, but I’m still open to suggestions about editing, moving or closing this question.
My wife loves macrophotography and can often be found alone, lying on her stomach in a field of grass or in a forest taking pictures of a flower, mushroom or insect for hours without any noticeable movement. This is fine and well, but sometimes one or more random passersby come up to check up on her: to see if she requires medical assistance.
She is already used to this and just tells them she’s okay, but still feels bad for needlessly worrying those people, not to mention that the next time they see someone lying still, the same people might not check up on someone who is in genuine distress.
What would be the best way to let laypeople know that the motionless, prone person is, in fact, taking pictures and needs no assistance? Preferably this method would
While this is a rare instance of need, it's a shame there isn't a photographic equivalent of the red field with white diagonal stripe "diver down" flag, or the more internationally-recognized blue-and-white "Alpha" flag.
Perhaps she could fashion her own "photographer in action" sign, with a combination of symbols for instant recognition (a finger in front of lips, meaning "shhhh"/quiet, and a camera), with words saying a photographer is trying to shoot skittish wildlife closeup, staying still and quiet. That should be enough for people to leave her alone. A couple of those signs placed 10–50 yards away, from the most anticipated approach locations, should be enough to at least reduce the amount of well-intended interlopers.
The sign probably only needs to be about 20" by 15", maybe smaller. It can be foldable, or depending on you or your wife's craftiness, could be rollable, or even printed on fabric or lightweight tent material.
The support could be a telescoping pole for easy transport, or perhaps a lightweight inexpensive tripod for easy setup.
Answered by scottbb on April 1, 2021
Scootbb has a great answer, but I would suggest that you have some custom shirts, hoodies or jackets made for her with wording on the back. Bonus points for you if you give them to her as a gift.
On the back it could say "I am not dead or injured, just taking photos" or any wording you feel is appropriate.
This may preferable to carrying a sign.
You could have the phrase "Macro photographer at work" with any of the following humorous wording suggestions below it:
(feel free to add your own suggestions)
Answered by Alaska Man on April 1, 2021
Take a leaf out of Terry Pratchett's book (or some of his books at least :) and just put up a little sign beside her that says:
"I ate'nt dead"
Answered by Paddy on April 1, 2021
A blanket or equivalent, as suggested in the comments, looks like the best solution to me.
Answered by Prof. Falken on April 1, 2021
What if she just don't let others see her by camouflaging herself. It might work in some places.
Answered by douglas schroeder on April 1, 2021
To put concerned bystanders at ease, you want to make sure they understand the situation. So the most effective message is likely to be a direct one.
Colorful jokes may work sometimes, but if people don't understand what's going on, they may feel compelled to verify.
I'd suggest having the same, direct message on a yard sign (or two) and on the back of a shirt or jacket. The more on-purpose it looks, the more folks will attend to the message.
Answered by Tim Grant on April 1, 2021
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