Ordinary Maine

This evening I took some time to shoot some pictures of light streams in the Westbrook Rotary on Main Street. I also experienced my first angry passer by. She was concerned with my activity and wanted to know what I was doing and if I lived in Westbrook. Of course I told her I was taking pictures and that my city of residence was not of any legal consequence. She then persisted that I was acting very big brother-ish. I explained to her that I was taking pictures from a public sidewalk and that my actions were lawful.

Looking back at the conversation it is obvious that she really had no understanding of the concept of long term exposures. As you can see from the pictures below the only detail I get from passing vehicles is the streaks of light from automobiles. I find playing with photography in this way quite relaxing and rewarding. After the curious on looker departed I called my attorney and noted the encounter and my possible need for a follow-up a call with him if the good Samaritan called the police.