Ah, no, I take photos of scooters and the odd corn field.
I feel welcome around town with my camera - perhaps some of that is because I don't point it at people.
And like most places, if you introduce yourself first - next time you can greet them by name. Everyone likes that. I know the names of many folks, incl. dogs and cats, in town - save for The Stomper and Basketball Man. They're watching their own TV.
Stig