tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440172835900116537.post9085363009646236261..comments2024-02-15T20:34:43.578+00:00Comments on Southern England Bus Scene: When Not to take a PhotoUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440172835900116537.post-23342913316520202012013-02-23T08:56:45.530+00:002013-02-23T08:56:45.530+00:00a late comment i know bus80d but I am always caref...a late comment i know bus80d but I am always careful with photographing, i can understand their point of view bus were really rude about itBigCatFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123169664879516385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440172835900116537.post-74996930738270637282011-03-01T18:38:54.055+00:002011-03-01T18:38:54.055+00:00Thanks for the reply Matt, I'm glad people are...Thanks for the reply Matt, I'm glad people are still reading my back posts. You make some excellent and sensible points. <br /><br />I would also get on the national id scheme if it came out - I have been known to make up some rubbish my grandad being in the company/know the boss/photographing for the company in the past - usually has got me out of a whole to be honest although I haven't been checked yet. In reality, I do have connections to all of the bosses of the southern companies though - although some of them are a little tenuous..... ;-)bus80dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258324564601611850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440172835900116537.post-82466873297640277452011-03-01T09:24:03.992+00:002011-03-01T09:24:03.992+00:00For some reason, this post slipped under my radar,...For some reason, this post slipped under my radar, so apologies for a (very!)late reply.<br /><br />I've come across the same issues on many an occasion in my transport related photography hobby. If the general public would realise that I'm pointing the camera at the thing with wheels, not at /them/, then all would be better - unless, of course, they've something to hide.<br /><br />Rail and bus stations are a different matter, as they may not be "public" areas, and pointing a camera in an airport is a definite no-no unless your friends are standing in front of you, singing "Viva Espana" or "Himnusz" in an alcohol-fuelled misharmony! Seeking permission is advisable.<br /><br />There's been a long-running campaign on UKR to introduce a countrywide ID scheme for photography, which would mean that genuine enthusiasts would be allowed to take photos as and when we feel, without fear of intimidation from BTP, TOC staff or anyone else. I'd sign up without a moment's hesitation. Plus, as enthusiasts, we tend to notice anything 'unusual', so we can act as a backup if anything suspicious is occurring. Network Rail endorse this policy -> <br /><br />http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/777.aspx<br /><br />I concur with James' comment on schools - a bloke with a camera is likely to provoke concern, but on the few times I've been asked "what are you doing?", I've willingly shown the complainant the contents of the memory card, and it's then patently obvious that the subject of my photos are the vehicle, not the brats. Still - it's a little contentious, so I'd avoid if possible (which is a pain in the butt, as I only need three Lucketts' coaches - and the Southsea school runs are inevitably outside schools!)<br /><br />Again, I concur with James - be and remain polite. Any sort of heated exchange may result in things becoming physical, and is bound to attract the attention of the law enforcement people<br /><br />Anyway - I'd better stop rambling and get on with some work (boo, hiss, etc.)<br /><br />All the best to all,<br /><br />Matt<br />(on a train, somewhere near Poitiers)Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00160620462001133608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440172835900116537.post-45608586613061049612010-10-23T22:40:47.270+01:002010-10-23T22:40:47.270+01:00That's a really good article James and sums up...That's a really good article James and sums up a lot of problems and give some good advice. I have had a number of incidents over the summer which have of course has a knock on effect. :)<br />JJUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160927163810934017noreply@blogger.com