Paltering in Paris: Leica M3

[seanmoran]

<p>Here's a recent article of mine in <em>Philosophy Now: </em><br>

<em>https://philosophynow.org/issues/114/Paltering_In_Paris</em><br /> <em><br /></em>I took the photograph of this Paris criminal street gang using a Leica M3 and Summicron Rigid, on Ilford hp5+. One of the shills expressed his unhappiness at my taking photographs, so I boldly (or foolishly) took out my notebook and asked for his name. He said:"Monsieur, my name is Michael Jackson." Great fun.<br /> All the best,<br /> Seán in Ireland.<br /> PS The photograph in the print version of the magazine is much better quality.</p><div></div>

[woolly1]

<p>Same guy?</p>

<p><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/17352613-md.jpg" alt="Our Friends From The East Visit Paris" /><br>

I took this photo of the con artists on the bridge between The Trocadéro and the Eiffel tower in May 2013. Looks like they are going well. The gang consisted of about half a dozen people in the crowd.<br>

http://www.photo.net/photo/17352613&size=lg</p>

 

[C R Utra]

<p>Very interesting article, Sean! As it seems, there will always be people who want to earn money easily. In this case, from both sides.</p>

[Alex_Es]

Very interesting and well done. Glad you came alive to tell your tale.

[Greg M]

<p>I'm glad we were lucky enough to avoid such gangs while in Paris in 2006, 2007 and 2012.</p>

[rgerraty]

<p>Should the last heading not be the Wages of Greed......?</p>

[seanmoran]

<p>Could be the same scamster. Or a relative perhaps.</p>

<p>Actually, I liked the subheadings that the editor put into my article - he has a nice way with a pun. The one you mention is a play on the words of Romans 6:23 ('The wages of sin ...') which he's altered to: 'The wagers of greed'. Works for me, since the punters are greedily wagering (but in vain).</p>

<p>Thanks for your comments,<br>

Seán</p>

 

[gib]

I admire your photos. Not sure about your judgement. Glad they didn't knock you down and depart with your Leica.

Applause to your bravery.