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Etiquette for photographing fishermen?

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Anna Williams•80190 rep•2

I love the traditional stilt fishermen, but I hear they ask for money. What is the polite way to photograph them?

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The fishermen are now models. Just approach them and negotiate a price before snapping. Usually, 500-1000 LKR gets you all the photos you want. It supports their living.

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Sunil Perera•52500 rep•1

Clear, thanks for the advice on how to handle the negotiation.

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Anna Williams•80190 rep•2

Do not try to be sneaky. It is rude. Just pay the fee, they expect it. It is a win-win.

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Carmen Ruiz•82495 rep•2

Check their poles. If the pole is actually in a deep section of ocean, it is more authentic. Some are just placed in shallow water for tourists.

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Marco Rossi•84965 rep•2

I found one group that didn't ask for money because they were actually fishing! I gave them a tip anyway.

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