Leslie, Original poster is talking about the UK and you are talking about the USA and laws are different. Roy In a message dated 12/8/04 6:21:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, LScottPht@xxxxxxx writes: In a message dated 12/8/04 3:56:47 AM Central Standard Time, nimbo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: << Even Street photography, photos taken where people can be identified is illegal. The general rule: "no portraits without permission". For most purposes, verbal permission is all that is required. >> Actually, that is not true. If you are doing editorial photography, you are allowed to take anyone's photo on the street or in a public park, etc. I was told this specifically by one of the editors of the Dallas Morning