I'm shooting a peacefull protest of PETA supporters in front of the Windsor Arena, where the Garden Bros Circus is doing a show. They say the elephants are slaves and are poorly treated. 2 protesting ladies are on the sidewalk, but in front of the entrance. A small and skiny security guy ask them to move a bit so they don't block people's way. They don't move.

The guy leave and come back with a HUMONGOUS security guy that say on an authoritarian tone "move on folks!"

I feel that something is going to happen so I put the camera to my eye and start shooting.

Click! Click!

"I don't want my picture taken!", says the big guy.

He argues with the 2 ladies

Click! Click!

"I said DON'T TAKE MY PICTURE"

He argues with the 2 ladies

Click! Click!

"HEY! I don't want my picture taken!" he says pointing his finger at me.

He argues with the 2 ladies

Click! Click!

"Do-not-take-my-PICTURE!"

"Sir, I work for the Windsor Star. I know what I can and cannot shoot"

"I don't care who you work for. Don't take my picture"

Click! Click!

"One more picture and..."

He do not finish his sentence. I still  have my camera aimed at the scene.

He looks at me.

I'm aiming

He stare at me.

I'm aiming

But nothing happen.

So I don't have to shoot.

Minutes pass without any other incident.

Latter on, he get closer to me.

"I'm sorry I lost my cool with you earlier. I should not have talk to you like this. I know you are doing your job and I'm sorry I made a fool of myself. I worked overnight and I'm really tired. I'm really ashamed"

He even gave me his name for my cutline.

In 30 seconds, the guy went from being an a**hole to a guy I have a lot of respect for.

kudos to Wylliam Johnson!