How do you conquer "no trespassing" signs?

[thetrue]

There are a few places that I want to capture, some places that apparently I'm not allowed to go. I could shoot from beyond the fence, but I won't get the angle and POV that I want. Now, I know it's very frowned upon in this establishment to just go ahead and say "eff that sign, I'm getting my shot" but that's not me. I have a squeaky clean record and can't have a single mark for a couple of my accounts.

How do you get past this situation? Honesty and sincerity are appreciated, but snarky, smart ass remarks will also be considered.

 

[480sparky40 39]

Try just asking the owner of the property for permission.

 

[thetrue]

That's one problem that I've encountered...some of these properties have no information whatsoever on who the owner is, and some don't even have actual contact information for whatever real estate agency has a sign outside. I'll share an example of this in a bit.

 

[EIngerson]

Should be public information.

 

[runnah]

Most places are worried about vandals and teens drinking than a guy with a camera. If we are talking abandoned places, go for it. Any workibg industrial or government places are a big no-no.

 

[thetrue]

Most places are worried about vandals and teens drinking than a guy with a camera.

I'll agree with that, but trespassing is trespassing, GWAC or 16 year old with a 1/5 of bourbon.

 

[thetrue]

Should be public information.

That is an excellent point. Another issue I've come across is this: some properties don't have an address or lot number posted, what happens there?

 

[runnah]

Most places are worried about vandals and teens drinking than a guy with a camera.

I'll agree with that, but trespassing is trespassing, GWAC or 16 year old with a 1/5 of bourbon.

Intent goes a long way. Be polite and explain and you should be fine. Remember that nothing is illegal until you get caught.

 

[cgipson1]

Most places are worried about vandals and teens drinking than a guy with a camera.

I'll agree with that, but trespassing is trespassing, GWAC or 16 year old with a 1/5 of bourbon.

Intent goes a long way. Be polite and explain and you should be fine. Remember that nothing is illegal until you get caught.

Yea.. sure! Like RAPE.. if you don't get caught, it's ok, right?

 

[480sparky40 39]

That is an excellent point. Another issue I've come across is this: some properties don't have an address or lot number posted, what happens there?

All that information is public.... available at the county courthouse.

 

[runnah]

I'll agree with that, but trespassing is trespassing, GWAC or 16 year old with a 1/5 of bourbon.

Intent goes a long way. Be polite and explain and you should be fine. Remember that nothing is illegal until you get caught.

Yea.. sure! Like RAPE.. if you don't get caught, it's ok, right?

You just defiled my joke. Guilty!

 

[unpopular]

I'll agree with that, but trespassing is trespassing, GWAC or 16 year old with a 1/5 of bourbon.

Intent goes a long way. Be polite and explain and you should be fine. Remember that nothing is illegal until you get caught.

Yea.. sure! Like RAPE.. if you don't get caught, it's ok, right?

Yeah, entering an abandoned place with a camera is hardly unethical. Just leave everything as it was.

 

[cgipson1]

Intent goes a long way. Be polite and explain and you should be fine. Remember that nothing is illegal until you get caught.

Yea.. sure! Like RAPE.. if you don't get caught, it's ok, right?

You just defiled my joke. Guilty!

You forgot to use the JOKE font!

 

[thetrue]

That is an excellent point. Another issue I've come across is this: some properties don't have an address or lot number posted, what happens there?

All that information is public.... available at the county courthouse.

"I wanna know the information on that empty lot on Old Rt13 in Morrisville" they reply "Which one?".............."uhhhhhhhh, ya know, the one across the street from the one with the tree...?"

Get where I'm going with this?

 

[Dliwevad]

Should be public information.

That is an excellent point. Another issue I've come across is this: some properties don't have an address or lot number posted, what happens there?

There will be a record or description of it Should be able to look it up at the courthouse. Any property will have a deed recorded at your county courthouse that can point you in the direction of an owner. Somebody is paying taxes on it....