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Michael Edwards

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Early yesterday morning when I looked out of the window, as everywhere was covered in snow, I thought it would be an ideal opportunity to go into town and take a few photos for painting. Although there was less snow in town than in the village where I live I still got quite a few good shots which I shall be using. One opportunity which arose was in the town square - there was no one about as it was still quite early except for a father pulling two little girls along on a sledge which made a delightful subject. Although I am fully aware of the legal position that there is no expectation of privacy in a public place I nevertheless thought it only right and courteous to ask the father's permission before snapping them. When I explained the reason for wanting to take the photos and what I wanted to achieve he willingly agreed. However as soon as I lifted my camera both the children and the father turned to face me and posed for the camera giving big cheesy grins. I had to smile and it just demonstrates the difference between those who have an artistic appreciation and understanding and those who don't.

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Alan Bickley

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With the situation as it is today Michael, regarding children, you did the right thing entirely by asking permission, others can get the wrong impression and probably would, however, a nice little story all the same, even if you never got the shot you wanted. It was a fabulous vista yesterday, all fresh snow, and I made the best of it by staying indoors and painting two oil sketches from the view from my studio window, It was a bit too cold for plein-air painting, although it would have been great fun... I think!.

Derek Snowdon

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You were lucky Michael, my wife asked the mum of two in a play park if I could snap hers who were playing with our grand daughter and I got the thumbs up. Having got to the right place I raised the camera and was shouted at by a mum. My wife had asked the wrong person! Never dodget the shot.
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Good one Syd ta