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The answer is no. If they are not recognizable, you do not need a release.
Your photo is underexposed. If I lighten the photo, will the people still be unrecognizable?
If the answer is no, then you will need a release.
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The theory is - no, not if they are not recognisable. But that includes the question: could this person - the accidental model - recognise themselves? Perhaps from the combination of location, clothes, situation? For example people have submitted pictures of a fisherman by a river, from the back - but a fisherman will know every inch of the river, and will know themselves, will probably the remember the day and what they caught. Similarly, if it is 3 people walking in a recognisable place, the people in the group might remember the moment, and the outfits that day. In your picture, I think the main question would be about the person standing in the centre. They are in a recognisable place, with some kind of patterned outfit, doing something specific. Personally, I wouldn't take the chance.
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I really think @Test Screen Name and @Ralph Lear really nailed it. The only thing I'll add is that if I were in this photo, I'd recognize myself. There are recognizable features to these people when zooming in
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Get in the habit of carrying model & property release forms with you when you travel. It's best to be prepared with forms when needed than not. 😉