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I agree it had potential.

As far as being embarrassed - I recommend a book "The Four Agreements".

One of the agreements is not to take things personally.  He makes the case that most times people are actually oblivious to you and what you're doing - so stop worrying about it.

If you are definitely spotted then own it - smile at the subject.  It will reassure them you are harmless.

Now in Europe, they are going through a privacy hysteria and this type of photo could land you in a deep pile.

This goes back to be aware of your surroundings and circumstances.  Always know your rights - and limitations.

I once had the cops called on me because I was taking shots of kids playing in one of those "dancing water" fountains.

The cop started by being a jerk and demanded to view my images.

I refused on the grounds that in the US, there are no expectations or rights to privacy when in public (with specific exclusions).

He then stated that he could confiscate my camera and I told him that would be a very short career path after the ensuing lawsuit.

He chewed on that a minute then became a lot more friendly "Look, those ladies over there seem to think you're a pervert.  Can you at least let me pretend to look at your images?"

I allowed that since he was now asking politely I would be happy to show him exactly what I shot.

He looked through them - commented he thought a few were pretty good - and then went over to tell the ladies that I was harmless and in fact I could take all the photos I wanted.

I highly recommend that everyone carry copies of Bert Krages' "Photographer's Rights" to show to people that think they can limit what you do.

USA only - sorry!

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