>>3897919Same here in Spain, that's why I do it, I like to take pictures at night in isolated places, and having my tripod not only is necessary most of time, but also gives me a lot of security.
>>3897917Don't mind people, If they ask you what are you doing, tell them with a smile that you are learning photography and if they are uncomfortable you won't take pictures of them.
Most of the time being friendly can save your ass with people, even if you don't feel like it, fake it and be confident while nonchalant.