I don't like crowded places... but I tell you, if I'm that lone photographer I can feel good.
Yeah I'm the same. Loud and dense places aren't quite my thing, but they become more tolerable if I have my camera and can use the variety to capture different things. And being alone with a camera rarely feels like you're alone because you're so aware of your surroundings and constantly looking through the lens. You're in a totally different mental state, even.
It is our meditation!