Not that I saw.
The image was a lady, having eaten something looking somewhat remorseful. So the interpretation would be in the eye of the beholder, but possibly.
And this was the reason I deleted it. I really learnt today that a story in a picture is a gem. I guess I wanted to show off how clever I was. In reality, we had just gone in after walking around with a camera in my hand and I saw an opportunity.
So take the picture.
Would you have asked the question if you took the photo through the window?
Then I don’t understand the reason you give for not keeping it.
This is a subject I've had to have some familiarity with since I started doing street photography back in 2007. One of the most important aspects of the law relates to the expectation of privacy. As an example, if someone sits by a cafe window during daylight hours they can't expect privacy. If they sit at the back, as far away from the window as possible, they might expect privacy if they can't be seen from the street. At night, when you can see all the way to the back, can they then expect privacy? Well, that might have to come down to what a court decrees. So the best advice IMO is to be careful.
It's also advisable to be aware of what constitutes 'publishing' of a photo. Uploading it to a public forum like this one is publishing, as it uploading to Flickr, Smugmug, Instagram, Facebook, or anywhere else the public has access to. I'm only mentioning this because before the rise of social media some people thought that publishing meant having it printed in a magazine, newspaper, or book.
There are also some places where photography isn't allowed (think military, police, air force, etc), and some where it's at the discretion of the owners (think shopping precincts). And some where professional photography isn't allowed but amateur photography is, provided that you don't use a tripod or monopod as, for some reason, the security people think they're to be considered as pro gear.
Anyway, I've uploaded a few things to my Dropbox. Feel free to download them. The first is the most useful: a guide to photographers' rights in the UK. This dates back to 2009 but as far as I'm aware nothing in there is incorrect. The second is an explanation of the Section 44 Terrorism and Photography Act of 2000 by the Chief Constable which dates from around 2010. The third is a copy of a letter from Ivan Lewis MP re photography in public places. I hope this helps.
UK Photographers' Rights
Section 44 Terrorism and Photography
Home Office photography letter
I've never had a problem taking pictures on the tube.
Rudeness may be your policy but it isn't mine. I would rather take my pictures without disturbing others.
That would be true if the photographer is attempting to be sneaky. If all you're doing is taking a picture without disturbing others, you are simply being polite. What I consider rude is disturbing others to gratify yourself.i would suggest trying to hide what your doing and being caught is a lot more rude and disturbing than being open and nobody bothering
I think that this exemplifies my original dilemma. Having had a chance to think it through, I don't want to take a picture that is underhand or that I thought may hurt someone without reason. If I cannot confidently take it, I don't want to - but each to their own.
So you, like me, are being "sneaky".
No.
I get it that they were your children so this doesn't apply to you. But, my advice would be to never, ever, not in a month of sundays, not if it would be the best picture in history, not ever, never take photos of children without the parents express (never assume implicit) permission. I'm an ex teacher. Some years ago, whilst teaching Technology, I thought it would be a nice idea to photo the kids doing certain workshop tasks for future worksheets etc. The Head popped in, saw me doing it, and I swear the blood drained from his face. "One complaint from a snotty parent (not his exact words and we're on the front page of the papers and looking at the dole queue." a bit paranoid, but, hey it's the only way to survive.
They were your kids, so this doesn't apply to you. But, I would advise to never, ever. not ever take photos of children without the parents express (never assume implicit) permission of the parents.
Ooops, mucked up the post. Sorry.
But making photos of children at school isn't the same as pictures of them in a public place
It is very seldom that I disagree with Terry but on this I will.
