Mark knopfler do not like to take pictures with his fans?

[manolo]

Hi all 

I managed to meet with Mark Knopfler Wednesday before the sounds check, but he refused to take a picture with me only signature I was surprised ... I managed to take a photo with Guy Fletcher and Mike Mcgoldrick, I retry after the concert but Mark totally ignored me, he wanted to ride in the car quickly... I was really disappointed it was my dream to take a picture with him 

Anyway

[Knopflerfan]

Hi all 

I managed to meet with Mark Knopfler Wednesday before the sounds check, but he refused to take a picture with me only signature I was surprised ... I managed to take a photo with Guy Fletcher and Mike Mcgoldrick, I retry after the concert but Mark totally ignored me, he wanted to ride in the car quickly... I was really disappointed it was my dream to take a picture with him 

Anyway

Good for you but just to say that it was exactly the same when I met MK a couple of years ago at Bridport and I'm afraid it's one of those things - he is a very shy chap. We respected his wishes of course but my wife did take a few pictures before/after meeting him though!! Anyway I think its the knowing yourself that you have met your 'hero' and to me having MK's Signatures are just an added bonus and they spark a lovely memory of our meeting;-)
Don't feel disappointed, however - feel very fortunate as there are lots on here and people I know would love to have the chance to meet him...

[border_reiver]

The same happened to me as well, twice.

Respect is the key I suppose.

[manolo]

Thank you for your answer my friends! Maybe one day we will take the photo with him, I am not abandoning hope

[dustyvalentino]

Yes, seems he's just not that comfortable.  That said, he volunteered to do pics at the meet and greets earlier in the tour so who knows.

[manolo]

Or maybe in Hyde Park : https://syciphers.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/dsc_0203.jpg

 

[dmg]

People seem to use Photoshop all the time these days! 

At least you know you met him and had the experience.  That's the main thing.

[manolo]

Totally agree dmg

[ds1984]

Strange this change of attitude that happened at the beginning of this century, he was more open in the 90's

[WaterofLove]

Strange this change of attitude that happened at the beginning of this century, he was more open in the 90's

Do you have a theory on why he has changed his attitude? And do you have some examples of how he did change?

[border_reiver]

Strange this change of attitude that happened at the beginning of this century, he was more open in the 90's

Do you have a theory on why he has changed his attitude? And do you have some examples of how he did change?

Ed Bicknell vs PC?

[Banjo99uk]

I think it has more to do with technology and that all of us carry a camera these days. If every fan wanted a pic (probably a dreaded selfie) it would get really annoying. So best to say no to everyone.

[FalcoN]

It would have been nice but at the end of the day it's his decision and you did manage to get his autograph

I'd be happy with that.

[ds1984]

Strange this change of attitude that happened at the beginning of this century, he was more open in the 90's

Do you have a theory on why he has changed his attitude? And do you have some examples of how he did change?

I have no theory but was reported one or two times that Mark was openly signing and just abruptly turned feet the second someone took a camera out.

[jbaent]

Unless you are in a meet and greet... it´s unlikely.