A Low Perspective

How low can/should you go with your camera when you wish to involve the lower part of random people's bodies as subjects in your photo, without looking like a pervert?

personally, i find it a lil odd to be bringing a camera and/or myself to a low level in the midst of the street or train, being pretty obvious to the people that i'm trying to shoot their legs.
eugenes says we're just conditioned to think that it's inappropriate, but really, no one will diss me or anything. well, he's got a point there. i'd say the photographer's body language and equipment plays a huge part in looking pro, and less pervertic. try contrasting that with an image of a stranger pointing his phone at you from a low level, even if the intent was perfectly harmless, and what comes to mind?? -brandishing a slap your way-

if i should be thrown a less-than-impressed stare the next time i try it, i'll try countering it with 'nice shoes!' -insert kodak smile-


P.S: as much as i admit how i'm a leg person, me shooting legs has nothing to do with it.