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02/02/2008 07:22:02 PM · #151 |
| God certainly was watching over you today. I am so sorry that you had to go through that. I for one will heed your advice. I absolutely love your photos and look forward to seeing them again soon. |
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02/02/2008 07:51:43 PM · #152 |
Originally posted by hotpasta:
Thank you to everyone for your great support. I still feel a little shaken. I am at work in my office, just thinking how bad this situation could have been, and how gracious God was to protect me. One of my images shows that there were a few men there...you can't make out their faces, so it would have been some kind of criminal/drug thing...they were about 100 metres away in a car park. I can see about 5 guys outlined in one of the images.
This is the last image I took, with the man suddenly in the shot. he came out of nowhere, and I must have been so absorbed in the shot that I didn't see him...
THIS IMAGE GIVES ME THE CREEPS!
Remember I was standing on a drain. Why he didn't go for me I don't know, but maybe it was my Manfrotto...maybe it was my two guardian angels who by now have changed their underwear and are ready for action... |
It looks like you may have gotten the two planets described in this thread with that shot. Venus and Jupiter 2 08 thread.
That shooting event was scary. I thought about it a long time last night after going to bed. Too bad about the D200, but that may have been divine intervention, and the key to you not getting mugged or killed. I am impressed that the card is ok, but I wouldn't put it in another camera unless you are sure that the salt water didn't get to it.
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02/02/2008 08:09:34 PM · #153 |
Enzo, I'm really happy you're ok, as for the camera... It'll be replaced. You're truly blessed and thanks for sharing this intense experience with us, as it is a real eye opener.
Best wishes,
Roberto
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02/03/2008 12:58:38 AM · #154 |
Special thanks to  DrAchoo for linking this thread to me.
I am so sorry to read this story Enzo, and feel for you.
It was a terrable situation to be in, and you handled it with so much care and safty.
I am so sorry for you loss of your camers but you still have your precious life and that is so important.
Take care dear friend.
love shez and pete
Message edited by author 2008-02-03 00:59:05.
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02/03/2008 07:20:32 PM · #155 |
Originally posted by sherpet:
Special thanks to DrAchoo for linking this thread to me.
I am so sorry to read this story Enzo, and feel for you.
It was a terrable situation to be in, and you handled it with so much care and safty.
I am so sorry for you loss of your camers but you still have your precious life and that is so important.
Take care dear friend.
love shez and pete |
Thank you Sherryl and Pete...you have been a great friend to many of us here. I always knew I could count on you. |
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02/03/2008 07:35:13 PM · #156 |
| wow what an awful experience, i'm sorry you had to go through this, looking at your photographs you must not let this experience hold you back in any way, time to get a new camera - perhaps on credit? the d80 can perform as well as the d200, less features but mainly in my opinion those which are not often needed, also its a fair amount cheaper, perhaps you could get yourself a tough looking dog for those quiet times of night/morning, you dont want to miss out on those pictures which make yours stand out by taking them at unsociable hours, upmost respect to you for making the effort to get out with the camera at that time, good luck to you :) |
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02/03/2008 07:55:45 PM · #157 |
Originally posted by trevellie:
wow what an awful experience, i'm sorry you had to go through this, looking at your photographs you must not let this experience hold you back in any way, time to get a new camera - perhaps on credit? the d80 can perform as well as the d200, less features but mainly in my opinion those which are not often needed, also its a fair amount cheaper, perhaps you could get yourself a tough looking dog for those quiet times of night/morning, you dont want to miss out on those pictures which make yours stand out by taking them at unsociable hours, upmost respect to you for making the effort to get out with the camera at that time, good luck to you :) |
Thank you for that...if you look at my portfolio you will see I have a tough looking dog called Millie :-) actually she is a dog wanting to be a kitten! |
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02/03/2008 09:55:52 PM · #158 |
Oh Enzo!!!!!!!!! I am heartbroken that such a terrible experience happened to you! I'm so sorry about your camera, but so thankful you were protected from being harmed. Cameras can be replaced! But you can not!
You will be in my prayers until the trauma of this goes completely way -- and until you feel safe that this thug is no threat to you.
(((( hugs )))) |
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02/04/2008 04:21:51 PM · #159 |
Originally posted by SandyP:
Oh Enzo!!!!!!!!! I am heartbroken that such a terrible experience happened to you! I'm so sorry about your camera, but so thankful you were protected from being harmed. Cameras can be replaced! But you can not!
You will be in my prayers until the trauma of this goes completely way -- and until you feel safe that this thug is no threat to you.
(((( hugs )))) |
Thanks for your lovely email Sandy ( SandyP) |
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02/04/2008 07:51:08 PM · #160 |
| Nightmare, glad you're OK! |
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02/05/2008 01:45:15 PM · #161 |
An Amazing trip you have had over a photo, the main tribute to you is the way you handled the situation and kept your resolve through the whole experience, you may have had the tremors and thought for your life, but in this case it was not your turn, and god looked after you.
The camera is a replacable item, you are not.
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02/05/2008 11:25:16 PM · #162 |
Glad you're okay!
They might being in something really illegal, or were in a mob meeting or stuff like that. Don't you think to talk to a police officer and handle them the pictures just in case? |
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02/06/2008 11:35:24 AM · #163 |
I am just reading this post now - I am glad you are all right, Enzo. Scary stuff.
Thank God is right!
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02/07/2008 09:52:01 PM · #164 |
I just read this story. I am so sorry that you had to go through this. Very scary. Talking about it can really help.
Here are a few thoughts for all of us to ponder as your story could happen to anyone of us.
Always, take something with when you go out alone, pepper spray is good, as it is a direct aim at them and you can shoot it blindly when you are running away.
Cell phone for obviouse reasons.
Running and screaming like a little girl helps a lot too. Most people are completely shocked and stand still long enough for you to escape when a grown man starts screaming.
Screaming Fire and or rape is usually the thing that gets noticed more so than help.
If you get caught, then use what you have as a weapon, the tripod can cause some bad cuts if swung violently, the camera at this point is turned into a weapon, swing it, use it as an extension of your fist. Bite, scream, scratch, go for the eyes, go for the nuts. Most of us wear boots when we go out, use them and stamp on their shin bones, feet. Do whatever it takes to break a grip that a person has.
Always, carry your keys, ready to go in your pocket. I highly recommend a pepper spray, tie it onto your bag and make sure it has a quick release cap, a tazer wont work as the public ones you have to get up close to make them work.
And the most important thing, your cameras and 'stuff' can be replaced, just drop it if it is what that person is really after. You can not replace LIFE
Do not take a gun though, please. You will more than likely get shot yourself, through self infliction, or by them. |
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02/07/2008 10:04:11 PM · #165 |
| Another good thing is if you get to the point were you are getting you arse kicked start screaming into your shirt officer down officer down... |
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02/07/2008 10:30:54 PM · #166 |
Do not take a gun though, please. You will more than likely get shot yourself, through self infliction, or by them.
Not really wanting to start this into a gun or no gun debate but could you provide how you came up with this statement. Is there some stat that I don't know about that shows that people who arm themselves with a firearm are more likley to be shot by themselves or a criminal when attacked? I would be interested to read the study showing supporting information to your statement. Trevor~ |
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02/08/2008 01:21:20 AM · #167 |
Originally posted by electrolost:
Another good thing is if you get to the point were you are getting you arse kicked start screaming into your shirt officer down officer down... |
LOL! I will use that next time...oh, hang on! there won't be a next time! I did get a laugh out of that...thanks :) |
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02/08/2008 01:25:53 AM · #168 |
Running and screaming like a little girl helps a lot too. Most people are completely shocked and stand still long enough for you to escape when a grown man starts screaming.
Oh that's a classic idea - I would LOVE to see Enzo practice this - perhaps at the Melbourne Group - GRIN! |
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02/08/2008 01:58:51 AM · #169 |
Just glad you're ok! Crazy experience which will hopefully help others too - thanks for sharing your experience w/us. I think Yakatme has a good idea - if you have the time for a class and it will help your in a healthy way too. Sucks about your D200! I would freak if I dropped mine in water but that's what insurance if for.
Consider this: for the next month or two, watch your mirrors while driving for vehicle followin you - it could be any kind of vehicle or you may notice the same one each day. I've taken training like this and here's some things to remember.
1. Watch your mirrors - especially at traffic lights (for someone coming up next to you on foot or on a motorcycle between lanes)
2. Don't let yourself get boxed in - especially at a traffic light - leave yourself plenty of room in front so you can pull away if needed
3. Do Not take the same route to work every day - vary your times and your routes - be unpredictable
4. Remember to use your horn or flash your lights to attract attention in your direction if you suspect someone approaching your car
5. Keep your windows at least 3/4's rolled up - especially on the driver's side
This may sound like I live a paranoid life! LOL! I don't but I do pay attention. After driving in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, I know it's an advantage you don't want to give to this dude just because you weren't paying attention.
Hopefully, nothing will come of this and your beloved Nikon will come back to life! I'm sure all will be well.
Cheers,
Red
-Sidebar-
How do you like your Sigma 105/2.8? I'm considering this same lens or the Sigma 150/2.8 for Macro work. Opinions?
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02/08/2008 03:56:01 AM · #170 |
| re: the lenses...I LOVE my 105mm and wish I had the 150mm as well...get both :) |
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02/08/2008 06:14:32 AM · #171 |
| Trev, , I am giving sound advice on a subject that I know about. We could PM if you want, but not going into this on this thread. |
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02/08/2008 08:51:57 AM · #172 |
Originally posted by trevytrev:
Do not take a gun though, please. You will more than likely get shot yourself, through self infliction, or by them.
Not really wanting to start this into a gun or no gun debate but could you provide how you came up with this statement. Is there some stat that I don't know about that shows that people who arm themselves with a firearm are more likley to be shot by themselves or a criminal when attacked? I would be interested to read the study showing supporting information to your statement. Trevor~ |
US Department of Justice
You can find here some statistics: you'll see that the firearms deaths in the US for each year are divided into 4 cathegories: unintentional, suicide, homicide, undetermined.
Homicides cover less than half of the total and probably the killer already owns the gun he'll use. I think this means that your gun is more dangerous than any killer's as it is more likely to kill you or members of your family by accident or on purpose (suicide).
Some time ago I read an article going deeper in the topic, among the other stating that if you have a gun in your house you have about double the chances of dying for a gun shot than one who does not own a gun, but I can't find any reference, sorry.
Anyway, the US gov statistics may be interpreted in a different way than I did, but I cannot see any support for the thesis that owning a gun makes you safer. Look at the statistics for children of 14 and under...
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02/08/2008 09:06:09 AM · #173 |
| Thanks, some great info in there. I'll have to read through when I have more time as I looking more specifically for stats based on those who carry concealed firearms for protection(non law enforcement) and the rate of accidents and accidental deaths based on those individuals. Trevor~ |
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02/08/2008 09:29:56 AM · #174 |
A couple of random comments from the above posts:
--I really like the idea of screaming like a girl (if you're a guy, if your a girl I don't this will have as good of an effect).
--"Officer down" is an interesting idea (good thing I have a radio and call call the police dispatcher directly.
--Flashing lights and/or horn...this one is great for me since I have a siren and all sorts of emergency lights on my van.
--Windows up 3/4..not going to happen in the summer (my A/C doesn't work)
--Pepper Spray...Don't own it, but if I fart it will drive anyone away (just ask my wife and daughter).
--Swinging the tripod...that would work, but since the tripod mount on my camera is stripped I don't bring my tripod anywhere anymore *pout*
--Gun...Don't own any except for a paintball and water guns.
--Screaming fire and/or rape works, but screaming fire can possibly cause you legal troubles later if you cause a panic (but who cares if it saves your life).
--Drop the gear and run...works for me since none of my stuff is worth much. However, don't drop the gear, throw it (the opposite direction you're going to run, preferably at the person coming after you).
--Lastly, bring your own paparazzi to take pictures of the incident.
Enzo, again, I'm glad you're okay and can now look back at this in something instead of stark terror.
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02/08/2008 09:33:04 AM · #175 |
Originally posted by gattamarta:
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Some time ago I read an article going deeper in the topic, among the other stating that if you have a gun in your house you have about double the chances of dying for a gun shot than one who does not own a gun, but I can't find any reference, sorry.
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I read a similar article stating that if you had a bed in your house you were ten times more likely to die in the bed, than if you kept beds out of your house. Again, as you, I'm not able to find any reference.
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