Suspicious Activity, #1

Stills from Psycho

Today was the first time I have seriously gone out with my 4x5 camera. I found what I felt to be an interesting scene, filled with trees, power lines, a van, a fence, a trailer and a big open sky. Twenty minutes later up comes a shiny silver Impala. I look back under the camera, and when I realize the car hasn't passed in front of the lens, I look up to find it five feet in front of me. Before I knew it another one was flanking me on my right. The chief of police introduced himself, asked what I was doing, etc. I had a rough morning, and was a bit rusty with my friendly skills. They were great though, and made a call to the mayor confirming my actions. I handed over some information and business cards, and after checking my record (which I am always very curious about), they went on their way. I felt very bad that I was a bit of a smart a$$, but I guess we all make mistakes.

This marks the first time I have had the cops called on me or have been confronted by them on this journey, which is actually kind of amazing. I'm glad to know Boonville, Indiana is on top of things. I never once saw a cop, other then in a car, while I was in Boonville, MO, or Boonville, NY. I actually befriended the officers and the chief in Boonville, NC, and often had lunch or dinner with them. MO and NY were both well aware of my being there, so that may have had something to do with it. Anyway, I'm glad that is out of the way.