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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1943597)

I know, the law is that you can photograph if you are in a public place. The square is private so they could ask me to leave.

The lens I was using was too long for walking around in the square anyway - LOL. I couldn't get far enough away from anyone there. I could have walked across the street and gotten the same shots with that lens. And the law says that if you can see something in a private space from a public space then the person in the private space can not expect to not be photographed.

But, that's okay. The intent was to provide some privacy for the people trying to enjoy themselves, and I respect that. There is enough stress without my adding to it.

There are plenty of places I can photograph, I see no reason to cause a scene.

I am a photographer also. Actually the law says that even if you are on private property if you are looking into someone’s private space you still cannot take a photo legally. You cannot stand on a public sidewalk and use a 500 mm lens to take a photo through an open window into someone’s private home. There is an “ expectation of privacy” where you cross the line. It is vague at times and open to interpretation I admit. The square is iffy. It’s privately owned but meant for public gatherings. But if there’s a photo policy and someone of authority told u to stop you should.

Nice work with the photos! What do you shoot with, brand and lens?

As a side you note you have the right attitude, I share what you wrote about when and where to take photos.

Thanks for sharing your photos! You are very talented!

Your photos are all wonderful! I especially like the black and white one of the lighthouse.

I like the hibiscus- lots of texture and a lovely shadow of the stamen. Pictures are great. Thanks so much for sharing.

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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1943603)

Thank you,

The main thing about the hibiscus is that it is not perfect. It has damage along an edge, and the focus is a little off. I wanted the tip of the stigma to be in focus and the entire blossom, but the very tip is slightly soft and the bottom inside is soft.

But, thank you for the compliment, it means a lot to me.

Well, many of us are not perfect and have damage along some edges, sometimes lose focus, and have soft bottoms. In this case, the hibiscus is PERFECT. 😀

AMAZING photos.....you really have fantastic photography skills!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

Great pics. The bird in the 3rd one looks like it has a hurt wing. :(

I love your black and whites and all of your bird images😊

Beautiful pictures, all of them!!

They are all very nice.
Black and white light house is nice

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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan (Post 1943579)

Hint, I think the Hibiscus sucks - lol - that is one that would normally have been cut.

I have had problems with closeups of flowers. I know there's a macro-type setting on my DSLR (is macro even the correct term?), but I never took the time to learn how to use it. My closeups are not crystal clear, and my guess is that is what you don't like about the hibiscus photo.

I love the second anhinga (cormorant?) with the bird looking to the right. It seems to show movement. Also, the other birds are showing movement, which I like. Makes you wonder what they're up to. And the one with his feet hanging over the piling is very good--something different.

I prefer the second picture of the lighthouse because it is uncluttered and focuses on one part. JMO, I'm no photographer.

All of your photos are great and it is refreshing to see posts about the beauty of where we live. You help focus our eyes to the details we would otherwise not be privy to. Thank you for sharing.