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15-NOV-2005 don nieman

CIA Building

Amherst, NY

Or at least they acted like it was the CIA. 6:15 AM, I saw the light on this building and thought it interesting. I pulled in the parking lot, noticed no "stay out" signs, and set up my tripod, snapped a couple shots and shortly noticed two men in blue jackets, kaki pants, white shirts and tennis shoes on a determined straight line toward me. They said I was on private property and could not take pictures of this building. One man got on the hand held radio and reported my license plate number (or at least pretended to be reporting my number) I said fine, if I'm on private property I'll leave. I parked across the street, walked out on the side walk and set up my camera to take this picture. They told me I couldn't, I said I could, it wasn't their sidewalk, I think I helped pay for this sidewalk with tax dollars, and continued taking pictures. They didn't approach me, just kept talking into their radios. Finally they turned and walked back into the building. Good, because I was freezing, it was cold and a tad breezy even for as early as it was. I felt like I won, anyway.


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don nieman17-Nov-2005 10:36
Answering Cindy's question, that was the strange thing about this, there are absolutely no signs, no signage at all, I found on this building. I have no idea. Maybe tomorrow I'll stop by there and go in and ask some questions.
Cindy17-Nov-2005 06:45
Oh my goodness Don, you sure do have some stories to tell, good for you, standing your ground, what building is this anyways??
ewa toll16-Nov-2005 10:45
this is a very nice picture with a great storry ! Of course you won !!
viljamix16-Nov-2005 08:36
Quite a story! I like the reflection and the golden colour a lot.
Robin Reid16-Nov-2005 05:54
Your story raises my ire. Good for you hanging there. And I like the result.
Linda Willets16-Nov-2005 03:59
Don, like the golden glow on the lower windows.. brave man
Karen Leaf16-Nov-2005 03:44
Bravo Don. Too many restrictions on innocent bystanders for a few years now.... this is worth the confrontation (tho I would have been shaking, and not from the cold). I hope you don't get a knock on the door tomorrow morning.
Guest 16-Nov-2005 03:02
Hard work........ Beautiful shot.
CJ Burianek16-Nov-2005 01:32
Cool reflection in the lower row of mirrors!