There are many reasons to conceal a camera.
Ask a cop. Would they rather carry exposed
or concealed? Whilst it does depend upon
their assignment, most will answer that
having it concealed invites less problems.
Sometimes people take issue seeing a
“person with a camera.” They watch you.
Sometimes they watch you because they
want to take your camera.
This doesn’t just happen in the metro in
Spain or trains in Turkey but on the streets of
Los Angeles or Hoboken or Bishop,California.
Being unnoticed.
That’s what it’s all about.
Usurping other’s moments without themknowing.
Making a visual recording of something that
was interesting to you as a photographer.
As a person.
That will, one day, at least, have memories
that fade into the bokeh of life. Just as the
Japanese intended with the word “bokeh.”
Be careful. Know yourself. Know your
equipment. Don’t be a dick. And you may
perhaps make some amazing photos.