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Discretion is the key thing
Only once have I been asked "What do you think you are doing!?"
That was in a rough neighborhood and I was taking an interest in a Mustang on the front lawn. The owner thought I was going to complain to the city about his eccentric parking arrangement. He said several neighbors had already done so. I explained I was interested in the car itself and we had a nice chat for a few minutes. So that ended well.
We walk around with camera obviously in hand, not hiding anything. We stay on the sidewalk. I rarely point the camera at anything until I am ready, then a quick snap and we move on. I think it helps that we're walking together, in casual clothing, I'm not just lurking and shooting repetitively at one house or with a clipboard taking notes.
I have two explanations prepared should I see people taking an interest:
1. I am taking pictures for friends who are architects in another part of the country, so they can see SoCal styles, which is true as several regular readers here have told me they learn from and enjoy the images.
or if we are looking at the plants,
2. My wife here is a member of the Pt Loma Garden Club and we are taking pictures of plants she can use to project on a screen, as a challenge members to identify at the monthly meetings. Also true.
If we see someone in the window or working in the garage, we just walk on by. Only once did I totally misjudge a photo, and it was because I was 100 yards away and couldn't see clearly what I was shooting at.
Here's an inquisitive sort of photo ... "there's something going on under here...look at those rear tires"
Living Between Beach and Bay
There are a few neighborhoods on both East and West coasts where you can live on a causeway, spit of land, long isthmus, etc. and essentially be framed by water on both sides. We walked in the midst of one of these areas today. Some "normal" or "original"...
All of that variety is great....
But it also serves to frequently affirm my preference for traditional Spanish haciendas in this environment/climate.... Anyway, the wonderful bit of news that I have is that I've finally purchased my dream camera, and cannot wait to 'hit the shutter runni...
As a native Californian, there is much to love...
...and so much variety in the architecture of this state. My son lives a bit north of you in LA, and I see rebuilds like 7 and 8 everywhere. I don't see any of this style in the Bay Area except for small pockets. I wonder why?
Perhaps a strange question, but do people never find it suspicious that you take pictures of private properties?
Anyhow, great series as always. Best regards, Dirk
Discretion is the key thing
Only once have I been asked " What do you think you are doing!? " That was in a rough neighborhood and I was taking an interest in a Mustang on the front lawn. The owner thought I was going to complain to the city about his eccentric parking arrangement. ...
It appears you are respectful of others' concerns
That's the right way to go about it. Nonetheless, you're protected by our First Amendment rights. And as you know (but our non-American friends may not) if you're on public property you can take videos and photographs of any private home, property, or per...
Great pictures Mike and Mrs. C, keep 'em coming
Numbers 7, 8, 9, 10 and 16 for me. I could live in couple of the others but they are not as much to my liking. Again. great pictures!!
Keeping them coming, here are a few more
Victim of multiple remodels (like a face with too many plastic surgeries) This house's lot is extremely deep and opens onto the street behind it as well. Gravel drive and architecture remind me of houses in England where we lived for a year. Slightly ecce...