Moment of Silence

[kat]

Got to thinking this morning I should take the camera to the ceremony tomorrow..but got to thinking, is it okay to take photos during the moment of silence?

I don't know if I'm comfortable with it either way but was wondering what everyone's thoughts were.

[aubintbay]

Good question. I'm not really sure if there is a right answer. My thought would be that as long as you are not in and out all over the place and becoming a distraction to the ceremony it is probably OK. Moments like these need to be remembered.

[corporallouis]

A camera clicking will draw very little attention I think. Used with discretion and from a distance, I doubt anyone would object too strenuously. It's never completely silent anyway. If you really feel uncomfortable about getting a shot or two during that time, just don't do it. If there's something extremely worthy of a photo during that short time, I'd quietly do it. The least bit of wind or a sneeze and nobody will be any wiser.

[Kawarthabob]

Outta sight , outta mind.

[kat]

Thanks for the replies.

[Bambi]

thanks for asking Kat, I've been wondering the same thing.

[Ernst-Ulrich Schafer]

Your there to document an event, aren't you? If you don't photograph that moment of silence who is going to know that this moment
occured?

[Matt K.]

Go ahead, take the shots. It's not unlike taking images at a funeral, or at a wedding. There will be people who think it is disrespectful, and others won't care. You cannot please everyone; as long as you do not deliberately offend anyone I think it should be just fine.