<p>Forgive me for ranting, but I think I’d like to vent a little.</p>
<p>Photography is my hobby, I am an engineer by trade. Photography is one of the few things that I’ve splurged on and I have a nice set of lenses and a nice slr camera. Well, a lot of times it raises eyebrows at events. No photography with long lenses. Or no bringing your camera to the event. One time it was a rodeo that I got told no long lenses. I was able to use it at a Womens NBA event without complaint (thank goodness) but Seattle Mariners? I’ll try this summer but will have a backup plan if security stops me at the gate.</p>
<p>The events say that it is due to “interfering with other patrons enjoyment”. Well, I hate to say it, but I’m pretty sure far more patrons would want to sit next to my camera lens than my 3 year old daughter! </p>
<p>The other thing - and more realistic thing - that they say is they don’t want to lose commerical rights to the photographs taken, and because I have professional quality gear, they feel that I must be selling photographs. But there’s little to no money in selling photographs, and since it’s a hobby, it’d not be the best use of my time. </p>
<p>I simply like having nice photographs for the wall at home, Facebook, or digital picture frames. Just like everyone else - I simply have nicer gear.</p>
<p>Anyways, thanks for letting me vent about that.</p>