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Originally Posted by Fraggleroxer
if you are standing on public property, you are ok to shoot whatever you want, even if your subject is on private property. this includes crime scenes, goverment building etc...
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the only problem with that thinking is that, in the united states that is, the person being photographed must not have a "reasonable expectation of privacy". if you are on a public sidewalk, and you are using a telephoto lens to take a picture of a person inside their house, that is illegal. if they are out on their porch, then it's ok, however, not necessarily ethical.
i know i personally wouldn't want my photo taken while i'm on my own porch or yard, unless the photographer approached me and stated his/her intentions.