tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post6745203221775420262..comments2024-03-27T09:14:22.763+00:00Comments on Life, Ninja Killer Cat and Everything Else ...: Respect A Time And A PlaceClaire Toplishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-36842942617286152492015-08-13T08:59:50.268+01:002015-08-13T08:59:50.268+01:00Would love to visit Washington. I am happy you are...Would love to visit Washington. I am happy you are switching off and taking in some air! <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-4664568700912935612015-08-10T22:29:24.189+01:002015-08-10T22:29:24.189+01:00I hope you've been having the best time Claire...I hope you've been having the best time Claire, sounds wonderful. I'd never take a photograph of a funeral either, not even sure I would of someone I knew actually. You're totally right there's a time and a place x Charly Dovehttp://www.podcastdove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-58914170603083727252015-08-10T10:42:10.191+01:002015-08-10T10:42:10.191+01:00I would never take a picture at a strangers funera...I would never take a picture at a strangers funeral. My husband took some at his grandparents but only of the flowersKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913596958120846642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-33836150941942236012015-08-10T09:48:03.136+01:002015-08-10T09:48:03.136+01:00 was recently sent a box of photos that belonged t... was recently sent a box of photos that belonged to and were taken by a family friend and family member who were very close to me. Inside I found pictures of the funeral of my family member and it made me feel sick. I was really offended that the images had been taken when we were all so distraught.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18348404541968518686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-75861818499314881892015-08-09T07:32:44.953+01:002015-08-09T07:32:44.953+01:00I'm not sure the Americans would feel the same...I'm not sure the Americans would feel the same about a military funeral. It was obviously a big send off. I can understand your feelings though - I think that's very British.Erica Pricehttp://92three30.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-26619506568779190312015-08-08T22:39:10.119+01:002015-08-08T22:39:10.119+01:00I would be uncomfortable with this too, I love my ...I would be uncomfortable with this too, I love my camera but I wouldn't feel right in this situation. Happy Homebirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03654877639689743011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-90894701482186694502015-08-08T21:23:49.264+01:002015-08-08T21:23:49.264+01:00There really is and I agree, it was disrespectful ...There really is and I agree, it was disrespectful to photograph someone else's sad day.Kizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14935216607315750765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-28342018860116862452015-08-08T19:31:54.471+01:002015-08-08T19:31:54.471+01:00I think Military funerals are a huge deal in the s...I think Military funerals are a huge deal in the states in terms of photography. My inlaws were close friends with a General, and his funeral was unbelievable, reminding me of some of our royal funerals. I would love to go to Washington, it sounds so interesting, glad you are having fun. BavarianSojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701272367912860549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-82199756771690359392015-08-08T18:57:31.450+01:002015-08-08T18:57:31.450+01:00I hope you are enjoying Washington, sounds like a ...I hope you are enjoying Washington, sounds like a calming and beautiful place. As for taking pictures at a funeral, I would agree, it is most likely a cultural thing more than anything.xxoana79https://www.blogger.com/profile/03594865122388970209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-85817744838508040702015-08-08T16:07:55.799+01:002015-08-08T16:07:55.799+01:00It does seem to be commonplace in America to take ...It does seem to be commonplace in America to take photos at funerals, I think we brits are a bit too reserved about things like this xbeautyqueenukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999507823528783542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-55161002041069417802015-08-08T15:36:40.656+01:002015-08-08T15:36:40.656+01:00Sorry to hear about your cousin xSorry to hear about your cousin xClaire Toplishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-28680203437895985362015-08-08T15:35:27.312+01:002015-08-08T15:35:27.312+01:00I think that as a celebration of someone you know ...I think that as a celebration of someone you know it is a fitting tribute xClaire Toplishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-16860343759070744182015-08-08T14:01:55.927+01:002015-08-08T14:01:55.927+01:00At my cousin's funeral 8 months ago I briefly ...At my cousin's funeral 8 months ago I briefly considered taking a photo of the casket because there was such a beautiful floral arrangement around it and the family had really done him proud. But it was a split second thought, and I chose not to. I would rather remember my cousin smiling from ear to ear like he did when he was alive, rather than in a box.Nadine Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966257032498601646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-77885824800816034942015-08-08T13:24:23.041+01:002015-08-08T13:24:23.041+01:00I went to my uncle's funeral earlier this year...I went to my uncle's funeral earlier this year and we enjoyed taking photos and video of all the mods on mopeds (my uncle was a mod). It was part of the celebration of his life. But I wouldn't feel comfortable taking photos of a funeral of someone I didn't know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08063220599409166120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-30223149814774770572015-08-07T22:32:20.622+01:002015-08-07T22:32:20.622+01:00I wouldn't feel comfortable about taking photo...I wouldn't feel comfortable about taking photos either, but I guess it can be different in other countries. I do wonder sometimes though if we do get carried away with getting a picture, you do see some pretty uncomfortable ones popping up, particularly ones where I'm thinking...why are you taking a photo and not helping!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14922568143111623696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-34373366968849446592015-08-07T21:48:38.309+01:002015-08-07T21:48:38.309+01:00I wouldn't feel comfortable taking a photo of ...I wouldn't feel comfortable taking a photo of a funeral. You are right, there are limits to what needs to be captured on camera. Bek Dillydropshttp://dillydrops.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-12670671120395465082015-08-07T21:42:24.655+01:002015-08-07T21:42:24.655+01:00I hadn't thought about it being a cultural iss...I hadn't thought about it being a cultural issue xClaire Toplishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103699381470136995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980535829028668483.post-20753788258713071652015-08-07T21:38:07.418+01:002015-08-07T21:38:07.418+01:00I think that the Americans have a different view o...I think that the Americans have a different view on this. I have seen lots of images taken at American funerals. I hope you are having a fab time. I am green with envy Jen Walshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374363403295342745noreply@blogger.com