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"I was trolling around looking for a place to test out a few of my old large format lenses. I was just finishing the second of three necessary shots when a security guard pulled up and told me I couldn't photograph there," Halberstadt said.

"I pointed out I was on public property while pointing to the sidewalk I was standing on, then the bus stop a few feet from me, and then to West Alameda City Hall across the street. He insisted he would call the police if I stuck around."