More on street photography.

Snapper · 17th March 2008, 06:30

People may find this interesting:

http://current.com/items/88856223_yo...t_picture_this

D306 · 17th March 2008, 09:24

hmm. I think it's quite silly really. We are free to photograph what we want (Except of course certain objects like CCTV cameras and any security equipment), but we are free to photograph landscapes or even good picture opportunity's. If local councils are saying no to photography in their parks/forests/lakes ect... then that's just being stupid. surely journalists would be allowed to do that sort of thing, but why not people who aren't journalists?

Thewanderer · 30th March 2008, 20:35

Wow, an interesting video. A worrying trend.

Richard Armstrong · 30th March 2008, 21:04

Interesting video Paul. Thanks for sharing it.

**Mojo** · 30th March 2008, 21:15

You are free to photograph CCTV cameras (except at those certain sites) as well. This is just another part of the surveillance state of racial and age profiling that the Labour party has created. Is this what our predecessors gave up and risked their lives for in numerous wars?

I liked it when a BBC journo was filming once and two plastic policemen approached him. He got out his BBC staff ID card and the two pigs quickly walked off. Probably going to hassle some old lady.

class 313 · 30th March 2008, 22:51

Very interesting.

Reminds me of the arguments I have with staff at stations.

175001 · 31st March 2008, 16:57

I was passed that petition on from a friend. I nicely replied where he could stick it.

And that Hobbie Bobbie needs bringing down! What a cheek telling the photographer to shut up!

RJ · 31st March 2008, 22:52

The more aggressive officer seemed totally clueless. First of all touching the man's camera, then coming out with a load of crap when he was challenged.

If I went on like the photographer however, I'd be arrested. The only time the police bothered me when I've been photting, they searched me and that was when I was polite to them

. I can think of better ways they can spend their time if they can't - there's plenty of street crime around here which needs addressing.

**Mojo** · 1st April 2008, 12:40

The police just love picking on easy targets to get their figures up, especially the number of white people they can search. Last year the police had some sort of metal detector set up at Temple Meads at 4pm on a Friday afternoon, getting in the way of commuters. Bet you'd never catch them at 10pm on a Saturday when drunks are hassling the station staff and running across the tracks!

laseandre · 1st April 2008, 18:21

10 pm on a Saturday? At Dalreoch about 5 o'clock today there was a group of 5 alcoholics (well known to the single staff member on duty) who were harassing the rest of the pax.

NSEFAN · 1st April 2008, 20:14

Interesting video.

I like how it hinted that having people taking pictures in general is a useful way of counteracting crime. I wish some of the jobsworths at stations would see railway enthusiasts from that perspective.

Thankfully I've never been bothered by anyone at a station. Or anyother place for that matter. Ever.

adamp · 3rd April 2008, 22:31

Interesting !!!!

"just shut up"
If he said that to me I would really want to smack him...especially when he came up to the guy in the first place !!!!!

Craig · 19th April 2008, 11:40

Here's a guide to photographers rights from another site I post on:
http://www.urban75.org/photos/photog...d-the-law.html

It's not particularly relevant to rail photography (although the tube is mentioned), but it's still a useful read.

Nick279 · 24th April 2008, 12:58

http://www.thinkcamera.com/forum/for...last/1/V/6/SP/

most of the photographic sites are buzzing at the moment over the rights of photographers, many cases of security and police support staff have been acting illegally in relation to matters of this nature, indeed in some cases crimes of common assault and theft have been recorded, cases of photographer being told to delete photographs etc, the recent campaign however should help educate those who have been ill trained in the matters of civil liberties.
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
http://www.sirimo.co.uk/ukpr.php

Just print a copy of this off and put it in your camera bag, hand it to anyone in authority who harressess you and warn them that you will take action against if they persist.

martyn29 · 2nd May 2008, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by NSEFAN

Interesting video.

I like how it hinted that having people taking pictures in general is a useful way of counteracting crime. I wish some of the jobsworths at stations would see railway enthusiasts from that perspective.

Thankfully I've never been bothered by anyone at a station. Or anyother place for that matter. Ever.

I thought like that till thursday at Southall

17th March 2008, 06:30	#1
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Mojo Muffin head Administrator Join Date: 7 Aug 2005 Location: London W12 Posts: 11,522	You are free to photograph CCTV cameras (except at those certain sites) as well. This is just another part of the surveillance state of racial and age profiling that the Labour party has created. Is this what our predecessors gave up and risked their lives for in numerous wars? I liked it when a BBC journo was filming once and two plastic policemen approached him. He got out his BBC staff ID card and the two pigs quickly walked off. Probably going to hassle some old lady. __________________ "Could you provide a sauce please?"

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175001 Member Join Date: 3 Feb 2007 Location: Usually between Ordsall Lane Jct and Earlestown East Jct Posts: 662	I was passed that petition on from a friend. I nicely replied where he could stick it. And that Hobbie Bobbie needs bringing down! What a cheek telling the photographer to shut up! __________________ Northern Guard

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D306 Established Member Join Date: 9 Apr 2007 Location: somewhere concrete Posts: 2,239	hmm. I think it's quite silly really. We are free to photograph what we want (Except of course certain objects like CCTV cameras and any security equipment), but we are free to photograph landscapes or even good picture opportunity's. If local councils are saying no to photography in their parks/forests/lakes ect... then that's just being stupid. surely journalists would be allowed to do that sort of thing, but why not people who aren't journalists?

30th March 2008, 20:35	#3
Thewanderer Member Join Date: 15 Nov 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 520	Wow, an interesting video. A worrying trend.

31st March 2008, 22:52	#8
RJ Established Member Join Date: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 4,942	The more aggressive officer seemed totally clueless. First of all touching the man's camera, then coming out with a load of crap when he was challenged. If I went on like the photographer however, I'd be arrested. The only time the police bothered me when I've been photting, they searched me and that was when I was polite to them . I can think of better ways they can spend their time if they can't - there's plenty of street crime around here which needs addressing. __________________ Rovin' RJ's blog: Coming soon

1st April 2008, 12:40	#9
Mojo Muffin head Administrator Join Date: 7 Aug 2005 Location: London W12 Posts: 11,522	The police just love picking on easy targets to get their figures up, especially the number of white people they can search. Last year the police had some sort of metal detector set up at Temple Meads at 4pm on a Friday afternoon, getting in the way of commuters. Bet you'd never catch them at 10pm on a Saturday when drunks are hassling the station staff and running across the tracks! __________________ "Could you provide a sauce please?"

1st April 2008, 18:21	#10
laseandre Established Member Join Date: 27 Oct 2007 Posts: 1,128	10 pm on a Saturday? At Dalreoch about 5 o'clock today there was a group of 5 alcoholics (well known to the single staff member on duty) who were harassing the rest of the pax.

1st April 2008, 20:14	#11
NSEFAN public class WES:REP Established Member Join Date: 17 Jun 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,058	Interesting video. I like how it hinted that having people taking pictures in general is a useful way of counteracting crime. I wish some of the jobsworths at stations would see railway enthusiasts from that perspective. Thankfully I've never been bothered by anyone at a station. Or anyother place for that matter. Ever. __________________ 1115 stations (some of them closed!) online \| I own 121020 and 423417 "It's not for the government to micro-manage the industry" -DfT

3rd April 2008, 22:31	#12
adamp Member Join Date: 5 Oct 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 691	Interesting !!!! "just shut up" If he said that to me I would really want to smack him...especially when he came up to the guy in the first place !!!!! __________________ GBRailwayWorld http://gbrailwayworld.co.uk \| http://youtube.com/gbrailwayworld

19th April 2008, 11:40	#13
Craig Banned Join Date: 15 Jun 2005 Location: Newcastle Posts: 3,956	Here's a guide to photographers rights from another site I post on: http://www.urban75.org/photos/photog...d-the-law.html It's not particularly relevant to rail photography (although the tube is mentioned), but it's still a useful read.

24th April 2008, 12:58	#14
Nick279 Nick279 Member Join Date: 24 Apr 2008 Location: North Manchester Posts: 118	http://www.thinkcamera.com/forum/for...last/1/V/6/SP/ most of the photographic sites are buzzing at the moment over the rights of photographers, many cases of security and police support staff have been acting illegally in relation to matters of this nature, indeed in some cases crimes of common assault and theft have been recorded, cases of photographer being told to delete photographs etc, the recent campaign however should help educate those who have been ill trained in the matters of civil liberties. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- http://www.sirimo.co.uk/ukpr.php Just print a copy of this off and put it in your camera bag, hand it to anyone in authority who harressess you and warn them that you will take action against if they persist. Last edited by Nick279; 24th April 2008 at 12:58. Reason: Double post prevention system