At the grocery store, do you... - DPChallenge Forums

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

06/03/2005 05:19:10 PM · #1

use your hands or the provided tongs to get rolls out of the bins?

Personally I use the tongs and never take a roll from the top of the bin. You don't know who has touched it and when the last time they picked their nose was or some other such grossness.

Also, what I really wanted to ask, was if you have ever photographed while in a grocery store?

Message edited by author 2005-06-03 17:21:54.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

06/03/2005 05:21:34 PM · #2

Who me?

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

06/03/2005 05:24:33 PM · #3

Originally posted by BradP:

Who me?

ROFL! I saw that little nosepicker in your other thread and was about to steal it for this one! :P

As to the topic question - I buy the pre-packaged stuff cuz you know nobody's done anything disgusting to those! ;-)

Cutter

Nikon D700

06/03/2005 05:25:08 PM · #4

I don't get rolls from the grocery for non-related hygenic purposes. I have never taken photographs in a grocery store, but would have no aversion to such a task.

rebelgirl

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/03/2005 05:25:39 PM · #5

LMAO at the nose picker, umm too many carbs in those rolls.

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

06/03/2005 05:37:42 PM · #6

Our local Albertson store has a sign on the door that says:"NO photography allowed inside the store", but just the other day I was very tempted because they were selling these cute and TINY bell peppers (capsicums for our english speaking friends *g*).

They were about the size of a plum, looked like toy minatures, and cost TWO DOLLARS each !!!!!!!!!!

I burst out laughing at the price and seriously considered coming back with my camera, but I didn't 'cause I'm such a good girl!

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

06/03/2005 05:50:34 PM · #7

Originally posted by Beetle:

I burst out laughing at the price and seriously considered coming back with my camera, but I didn't

Good reason to get a tiny point&shoot!

Originally posted by Beetle:

'cause I'm such a good girl!

Uh huh. You just have violaÃ§Ã£odapolÃticadalojadomantimentophobia. (Fear of getting caught violating grocery store policies). :P

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

06/03/2005 05:52:57 PM · #8

Must be too many DPC members in the neighborhood? ;^) I know, I know, there prices are top secret...

Originally posted by Beetle:

Our local Albertson store has a sign on the door that says:"NO photography allowed inside the store...

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

06/03/2005 05:55:12 PM · #9

Originally posted by Alienyst:

Out of courtesy to other customers I always use tongs or bakery paper to handle the rolls.

The supermarket at which I shop has a no photography policy clearly posted on the front doors, which I abide by. If it weren't for that, it might be fair game, especially with an appropriate challenge.

-Terry

2Shay

Nikon Z7 FX

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

06/03/2005 05:55:37 PM · #10

Originally posted by Alienyst:

You don't know who has touched it and when the last time they picked their nose was or some other such grossness.

You eat brussel sprouts and yet you are worried about grossness from someones hands? Man, you need to get your priorities straight! ;-)
Brussel Sprout Thread

olliethemagnet

06/03/2005 06:01:35 PM · #11

I feel every single roll in order to get the softest one. Then I bring them to my nose and take a big wiff. Often times I sneeze and look around to make sure no one see's me putting it back in the bin. I then nibble the edges of them all to see which has the best salt to butter ratio. Finally I narrow it down to 2. Then I snap photos of each and whichever is more photo friendly i purchase.

Thanks for asking!

Message edited by author 2005-06-03 18:02:57.

06/03/2005 06:03:06 PM · #12

Originally posted by 2Shay:

You eat brussel sprouts and yet you are worried about grossness from someones hands? Man, you need to get your priorities straight! ;-)
Brussel Sprout Thread

Yes. I have lots of other little 'quirks' that if I ever get comfortable enough around here I will probably let them slip out as well. I am sure, based on past experience, you will all get, if nothing else, some good, hearty, chuckles.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

06/03/2005 06:04:36 PM · #13

Originally posted by Alienyst:

Yes. I have lots of other little 'quirks' that if I ever get comfortable enough around here I will probably let them slip out as well.

Just make sure you put a warning in the thread topic like the Brussel Sprout thread. ;-)

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

06/03/2005 06:10:07 PM · #14

No problem.

Now I wonder if the grocery store I go to will let you photograph in it. I have always wanted to do a photo shoot in a grocery store. Not with customers, just products.

EDIT: removed dumb placement of an extra I

Message edited by author 2005-06-03 18:10:58.

DanSig

06/03/2005 06:32:06 PM · #15

I frequently photograph at the grocerystore, usually at the biggest one in the country, the store is about 10.000sq.m. (107.600 sq.ft.)

and they have about 20 tons of fruits and vegetables there, about 3000 different kinds, you can really have fun rearranging the fruits and veggies for a photoshoot, and the store clerks just clean up after the shoot :)

never had any problems, just ask the manager of the department first, then there will be no hazzle, and they always give permission for the shoot, as long as it's not rush hour :)

Message edited by author 2005-06-03 18:33:08.

rox_rox

Canon EOS-20D

06/03/2005 06:35:53 PM · #16

If you knew the things I knew about what goes on in the back of restaurants etc. You would be happy to only have your rolls fondled;)