Thanks to all for expressing your views. I agree with the Reverend that we live in different times and feel quite certain that HCB's subjects did not fear that they were being exploited on a website pointing out fashion don'ts or being marked for a random extreme makeover. I think that public opinion of photographers has degenerated in recent years due in large part to "paparazzi" photographers. These folks come off as uncaring and self serving. Opinion probably headed south with a quickened step after Princess Di was killed. Even I was pissed at those guys. Interestingly, the only negative response to my candid photographs of late was from someone I wasn't photographing. Any time that a subject became aware, I lowered my camera, politely smiled and nodded. Each time I was met with a positive response. I wonder if the woman would have stopped me if I had a Canon Sure shot or it's ilk. Does the long lens and big camera body seem more intimidating? Anyway, I stand now more determined to keep up the good fight. If I get something good I'll share it. If I fail, there's always the birds. Scot
