17 January 2008

No photo

posted by Paul
We came across a small ferris wheel in a small open-air shopping centre in the small northern suburb of Eversdal. The courtyard was deserted.

I managed to take a few shots before the appearance of a rather unconvincing security guard, warning me that photos were not permitted. I considered snapping one of him - but figured that that would be just rude. I asked him why photos were not allowed, but alas, this he could not answer.

I was tempted to get annoyed with him, but then sense prevailed. He knew no more than I and was simply doing what his boss had told him to do. I smiled and we parted ways.

I don't think the northern suburbs of Cape Town are very accustomed to tourists. I can only imagine a tour bus stopping at the centre one day. Click, click-click, click. :D

3 Comments:

Blogger Clarice said...

Why no photos in a shopping center?

18 January 2008 01:59  
Blogger oldmanlincoln said...

That "no photos" thing has been tested here or I read it was and thrown out. People can take photos in spite of what George W. Bush and his gang at the Whine House wish. So I am not sure if it is world wide. I am glad you stopped when you did though.

18 January 2008 01:18  
Blogger Neva said...

What an interesting shot!

20 January 2008 12:30  

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