Hi Nigel,
With all the problems big cities have had with terrorism, security has been bumped up as we all know. I live in Barbados where a picture is probably taken every second by tourists and locals; seeing someone taking a photograph is no big deal, the only thing you have to be aware about is the fact that the locals don't like their picture taken without permission; if you ask for permission, the answer is usually "NO".
With respect to Polo and others on this topic feeling embarrassed has got me lost and I don't see any reason why this should be. WHAT IS EMBARRASSING ABOUT TAKING A PICTURE????? If someone makes you uncomfortable taking photographs, something should be done about it; in this kind of situation, the photographer is made a victim by someone who should be delt with by the police. If it has reached the point where the police are bothering you, then it is realy sad; let the police and others look for criminals, the ones that will mug Polo and take her equipment.
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