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Houston neighborhood removes photography ban after sidewalk compromise

23 Dec
Historic Broadacres neighborhood of Houston, Texas. Photo by Ed Uthman, used under CC 3.0 license.

Broadacres, a wealthy Houston neighborhood, has reversed its ban on photography following a previous attempt to prevent photographers from holding photo shoots in the area. The issue, according to the Broadacres Homeowners Association (BHA), was that commercial photographers were blocking public sidewalks. “It’s the abusive commercial photographers that have ruined it for everyone,” BHA president Cece Fowler said in a statement to the Houston Chronicle.

The neighborhood has attracted an increasing number of photographers who use it as a picturesque backdrop for wedding photos and more. This has resulted in 50 or more photo shoots every week, according to residents, which at times are said to include large props and groups. Fowler claims that some of these shoots have even caused damage, such as when a Jeep was reportedly driven onto the neighborhood’s esplanade.

Some of these shoots have even caused damage, such as when a Jeep was reportedly driven onto the neighborhood’s esplanade

Frustrated by this, Broadacres put up signs that read, “Welcome to Broadacres; No Photo Shoots.” That resulted in quick backlash on social media, however, and the signs have since been removed. Photography is again permitted in the neighborhood, but with one exception: photo shoots can’t take place on the sidewalks due to city ordinances. Residents have been advised to call the city’s 311 line if such obstructions appear in the future.

According to the Chronicle, Houston Public Works public information officer Alanna Reed said, “We hope the community will be respectful of the neighborhood. Remember the Golden Rule — would you want somebody coming into your neighborhood doing the same thing?”

Via: Fstoppers

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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ZEISS announces ‘no compromise’ Otus 55mm F1.4

07 Oct

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ZEISS has announced the Otus 1.4/55, a premium manual focus ‘normal’ lens for full frame SLRs. It’s the first in a new line of lenses aimed at uncompromising professional photographers, with a price tag to match – €2,940 or US$ 3,999 (excl. VAT). According to Zeiss it’s named Otus after a type of owl known for its excellent vision in darkness. On the technical side, it uses a Distagon design that’s unusually complex for this class of lens, and uses 12 elements in 10 groups to minimise aberrations even when shooting at maximum aperture.  

News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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No compromise? Zeiss blogs about its new lens line and the 55mm F1.4

07 Aug

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Zeiss has posted a blog article that talks about the inception and development of its latest line of lenses, led by the 55mm F1.4 that was first shown at Photokina last year. Titled ‘No Compromise’, it explains how the company is aiming to meet the demands of the latest high resolution sensors, to satisfy the needs of both professional photographers and ambitious hobbyists. Click through to read more, and the link to the original article.

News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Nikon D7000 Conquer Challenges. No Compromise

21 Nov

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