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.
![Bibliotheca Alexandrina](https://roamancing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Lucy-Alexandria-Library-1.jpg)
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.
![3 Beautiful Birds](https://roamancing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Lucy-Alexandria-Library-3.jpg)
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.
wandering educators
what FUN!! i really, really like lucy. and what excellent photos!
Erica
Thanks! We are glad to have her traveling with us.
Nomadic Samuel
The duck is sure cute 🙂
Erica
Yes, she’s just ducky!