iris_van_den_broek Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 <p>@Brian: you know I am always careful when shooting at night. I actually didn't do it in San Francisco, because I felt it to be not so safe for a girl alone with such expensive gear. And then this happens in broad daylight in Alamo Square.............it only shows you can never be prepared for anything.<br> I wouldn't worry too much about it, from everyone I've spoken to over there I heard this was something they've never heard before. Not in this way at least.......I just hope I can recover from it and can enjoy walking around with my camera as much again as I used to, because for now I just can't imagine myself in a strange city exploring neighborhoods.</p> <p>@Doug: I had a GREAT time in California and the Bay Area......after all: this could have happened anywhere. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris_van_den_broek Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 <p>@Alex: thanks for the mail about how to set up a google alert. Will do that</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Iris, as one who shoots regularly in San Francisco, I'm really sorry this happened to you. But am glad that you weren't hurt. Just so you know, when your post first appeared a few days ago, I tweeted it to local photographers/followers who follow two SF photoblogs, and to Facebook, also followed by a group of local photographers. I know, it's a longshot your gear will pop up as a result, but good to do anyway - it at least lets locals know that bad things can occasionally happen. >>> For those of us who live in California ... ... Tourists - do not visit. This place is ugly and mean. I couldn't disagree more... www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotograf Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 <p>Tourists do not visit California? "Ugly and mean?" Whoever wrote that is very naive. You must not be from California originally. Come to Los Angeles and see what "few" tourists there are- they're all over the place.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savas_kyprianides Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 What's with putting the at sign before people's names? Disconcerting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_break Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 <p>I suspect it has something to do with tweeting; they can tweet it here and it will show on tweet, or vice versa.</p> <p>I tweeted like, 40 times and got irritated.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmueller Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 <blockquote> <p>What's with putting the at sign before people's names? Disconcerting.</p> </blockquote> <p><em>"Increasingly, @ is also used as a prefix to user names (e.g., @username) on social websites such as <a title="Bebo" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bebo">Bebo</a>, <a title="Facebook" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook">Facebook</a> and <a title="Twitter" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitter">Twitter</a> to denote a link, attribution or indirect reference." </em>(from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/@)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris_van_den_broek Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 <p>Oh i didn't realise the @ sign is not used here on this forum<br />In The Netherlands we use it all the time on fora to reply to multiple posters in one answer, so that it is clear who you are directing your comment too. But since Twitter came along maybe it's a little confusing.</p> <p><br />Brad, thank you for putting the word out! You just never know where it turns up, the more people know the better</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 >>> Brad, thank you for putting the word out! You just never know where it turns up, the more people know the better<P> My pleasure, Iris. I <a href= "http://allcitysf.com/2011/05/boxed/">blogged</a> a bit about what happened as well.<P> No problem on the @ sign. It's used a lot here in the US too...<P> www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris_van_den_broek Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 <p>Thanks Brad, really appreciate it! Since I'm not from the area I don't know where to post the message best but its good to hear that at least some local photo people heard about it!</p> <p>IT is also good to hear that most people are really surprised that a thing like this happened there and during daytime! Means that it is at least not a very common thing and that I just had very bad luck</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tudor_apmadoc Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 <p>FYI - for those who are considering camera insurance - you see them on here and other sites... </p> <p>Make sure you read the fine print. The policies I've seen - most have a clause - there must be evidence of a break in. This means if someone jimmies the lock on your car (no broken window), you're out of luck. If someone snags a key to your hotel room - you're out of luck. If you camera is stolen on the street - you're out of luck.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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