Jack, I'm so glad you posted this! I had no idea what my rights were. I have become increasinly careful about taking photos because of being approached by others. i was in a bookstore taking photos and told i could not do that because they had to protect "copyright" violations. Well, i didn't understand that. I mean, what about all the books i have at home that i could photograph? or i could buy a book (which i did) and then photograph it. i was questioned why i was taking pictures. i just told them the truth. i do photography as a hobby and was trying out my new cam. i did voluntarily show them what was on my card. But would i be obligated to show them? from reading that part (They Have No Right to Confiscate Your Film), i'm thinking i would NOT be obligated to hand over my card for them to view. i am i interpreting this right? and i'm glad to know that it IS permissible for me to take pictures in my neighborhood of private property. i wasn't sure about that one. Now a few hours from here where my folks live, you're literally riskin' your life if you start shooting pictures. There are a lot of folks down there who grow weed, and there have been people who are shot at with guns and arrows. but anyway, even here in the city, people around here are suspicious if you start taking pictures of their property. i always shoot from the sidewalk or whatever, but still, i've been reluctant to. I'm glad to know at least i'm within my rights if i wanna take a picture. i think i will do some more reading on this subject. thanks so much again for posting this. i really appreciate it! :)