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A Picture & a Story from a Photogenic Bird

Last week I wrote about our similarities as people from the seawall in Alexandria, and this week I write about one subtle difference in culture from across the pond.

In North America, we tend to avoid being in the photos of others, giving the camera a wide birth.  Similarly, I feel awkward about taking pictures of people I don’t know without their permission.  I was reminded of this as I snapped this picture of Lucy Duck at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

 

Lucy modeling at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina to demonstrate that being a bird brain is a scholarly thing.

 

I wanted to respect people’s privacy, so I went to the other, less busy side of the sculpture, only to watch people change their course of direction to be in frame with Lucy.

 

Who wouldn’t want to be photographed with such a good looking bird!

 

Was reminded that we may avoid being in other’s photos in North America (unless you’re the Banff Squirrel), but hadn’t I discovered the same difference the last time I was in Europe.  Time to change my photographing tactics, because even though Lucy’s one good looking bird, there were some gorgeous locals I might not have the opportunity to photograph again.

 

Written by:
Erica Hargreave
Published on:
February 24, 2012
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4 Comments

Categories: All Aboard!, Around the World, Egypt, Erica Hargreave, Lucy Duck, Middle East, Our TravelersTags: Alexandria, Egypt, Lucy Duck, photography

About Erica Hargreave

Erica Hargreave is the co-founder and editor-in-chief for Roamancing. Her vision for Roamancing is in sharing the love and beauty in this world of ours, as we explore different cultures. Over the years, Erica has won awards internationally for her writing, podcasting, and filmmaking.

As a traveller, Erica was fortunate to grow up in parks, learning about the natural and cultural history of places from her mom, and accompanying her dad on work trips abroad, where she'd explore the area on her own, taking her dad back to her favourite places once he was done his meetings. These days, she can often be found road tripping and hiking with her cat!

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  1. wandering educators

    February 24, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    what FUN!! i really, really like lucy. and what excellent photos!

    Reply
    • Erica

      June 17, 2012 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks! We are glad to have her traveling with us.

      Reply
  2. Nomadic Samuel

    February 26, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    The duck is sure cute 🙂

    Reply
    • Erica

      June 17, 2012 at 10:31 pm

      Yes, she’s just ducky!

      Reply

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