"Offering free computer help, hints, and tips to the Internet populace." Now with over 3,820 tips!

Digital Urban and Cityscape Photography

Scout out Coffee and Tea Shops for Unobtrusive City Scenes

SUMMARY: Keep a low profile while taking photos of city scenes.

Looking to take digital photography of a city scene, but the sight of your high-end digital camera causes a stir? Need to find a way to take photos of crowds unobtrusively?

During your travels, look around for coffee, tea, or bakery shops that contain an outdoor patio facing a busy intersection or well-traveled tourist area. Take a few minutes to rest, grab a drink, and consider shooting some photos from there. Since you're within a group of people and not sticking out in the middle of the street, others are less likely to notice you taking digital photos.

Print This Tip