Words fail me, today.
I took a number of photos during a visit to Philadelphia's generally well done National Constitution Center. Four times, I was told that neither photos, nor videos are allowed. I asked how it was that the National Constitution Center would prohibit photos or videos. A manager was called and told me that:
Some of the materials are copywritten and that flash photography could be harmful to documents. I agreed that most people don't know how to turn off their flash when shooting in AUTO mode, but I've visited many, many places where photography is permitted without a flash (including the Philadelphia Museum of Art).My better half, Nancy whispered to me that today was not really the day to get "thrown out of the National Constitution Center". Perhaps I should not be so surprised, when I read things like this.
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