I Shot Germain Greer

[Rob MacKillop]

The famous feminist and conservationist was in Edinburgh to commemorate a 16th-century Scottish female poet. I'd been invited along but forgot all about it. But somehow I found myself in the Writers Courtyard anyway, on my way to meet Susan and Rhona for lunch while they were out shopping. Luckily I had my DP2 with me...


Saltired by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


GG 2 by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


Defy Them All by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


billow by RobMacKillop, on Flickr

Susan and Rhona on the far right...


Arms by RobMacKillop, on Flickr

The Lads...


The Lads by RobMacKillop, on Flickr

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Just found this on the BBC website...that's me on the right, showing a not very pro technique!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

The BBC report: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-27956682

 

[Pete Askew]

Nice set Rob. Love the first. But I didn't know that Bill Bailey moonlighted as a paparazzi!

 

[Pete Askew]

The BBC report: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-27956682

Ah, but you got a much more interesting shot.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Yes, I did!

 

[Hamish Gill]

Haha I thought Bill Bailey too!
Good work on the technique Rob, very similar to mine ... Nonchelant yet prepared!

 

[Paul Lange]

I thought that was your casual look to put the model at ease Rob.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I can give Skype lessons to anyone interested

 

[Tom Dunne]

I bet the photographer in the second last one is sorry she brought the tripod.
Is Rhona in the second last one too?
You'll be famous ... eventually.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

She's only in the second last, far right.

The woman with the tripod was making a video. It did look restrictive, though. I watched her wrestling with it a few times.

I desperately hope I never become famous, as I really could not handle it. Luckily there is little chance!

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

A good reason to always Carry a camera Rob. Excellent set of images .

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Julian. Yes, they are small enough to have one with you all the time. Or at least a phone camera.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Thanks, Julian. Yes, they are small enough to have one with you all the time. Or at least a phone camera.

I brought a smart phone six months ago, with the idea of always having a camera. Not worked for me at all, just does not feel right. As for the rest of the phone, I need lessons

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Just found this on the BBC website...that's me on the right, showing a not very pro technique!

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You got papped!

Nicely done Rob - photo bombing and some excellent shots to boot

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Ha, cheers Chris.