On Mar 9, 6:50 pm, "alex_t" wrote:
Are there any specific instructions for photographers on the
Underground? I was standing at the Baker Street station (Metropolitan
line platform) and tried to make photo of the local junction (at the
moment when train was passing it) - I was approached by two policemen
and told to stop photography and delete existing photos (they even
checked that the photos were deleted) as no photography allowed on the
Underground anymore due to the threat of the terrorism.

Is it true?

P.S. I was standing in the location permitted for the passengers and
photos without flash. Even more, I shot more then 10 stations during
the week, and this is the first incident of the kind (even though in
many locations I stood right next to station staff).

What they have told you is absolute nonsense!
The only restrictions are that a tripod should not be used, you dont
get too close to the platform edge and NEVER EVER EVER use the flash
or those red lights they now have. They can momentarily "blind" the
driver.
You should have then asked the station supervisor if they minded.
Did you get the Officers' details?

Next time, if your around photographing for a project or something,
see the Station Supervisor.

On 9 Mar 2007 11:11:01 -0800, chunky munky wrote:

Next time, if your around photographing for a project or something,
see the Station Supervisor.

According to

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tube/arts/film...lming-faqs.asp

you have to apply in writing and pay for the privilege.

And the FAQ specifically says ANYBODY wanting to take pictures must seek
prior permission.

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jhk

"Jarle H Knudsen" wrote in message
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On 9 Mar 2007 11:11:01 -0800, chunky munky wrote:

Next time, if your around photographing for a project or something,
see the Station Supervisor.

According to

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tube/arts/film...lming-faqs.asp

you have to apply in writing and pay for the privilege.

And the FAQ specifically says ANYBODY wanting to take pictures must seek
prior permission.

Every time this subject has come up before it has been found that that link
refers to commercial filming only. Happy snaps are allowed except flash and
tripods are not permitted.

Paul

In message , Paul Scott
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"Jarle H Knudsen" wrote in message
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On 9 Mar 2007 11:11:01 -0800, chunky munky wrote:

Next time, if your around photographing for a project or something,
see the Station Supervisor.

According to

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tube/arts/film...lming-faqs.asp

you have to apply in writing and pay for the privilege.

And the FAQ specifically says ANYBODY wanting to take pictures must seek
prior permission.

Every time this subject has come up before it has been found that that link
refers to commercial filming only. Happy snaps are allowed except flash and
tripods are not permitted.

Yes, I would have thought the same thing I(and have certainly taken
photographs in the past without any incident).

However, the FAQ does seem to impose a blanket ban (or rather charging
regime). Anyone know anything different that they can actually point
to in written form?
--
Ian Jelf, MITG
Birmingham, UK

Registered Blue Badge Tourist Guide for London and the Heart of England
http://www.bluebadge.demon.co.uk

"Ian Jelf" wrote in message
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Every time this subject has come up before it has been found that that
link
refers to commercial filming only. Happy snaps are allowed except flash
and
tripods are not permitted.

Yes, I would have thought the same thing I(and have certainly taken
photographs in the past without any incident).

However, the FAQ does seem to impose a blanket ban (or rather charging
regime). Anyone know anything different that they can actually point to
in written form?

If you go into 'Ask Tube' and search on the word 'photography', it reads as
follows:

Q. Do I need permission to film or take photographs on the tube?

A. You may take personal photographs on the Tube, but you MUST NOT use
flash.

For information on filming or taking professional photographs on the tube,
please [click here]

(the link takes you to the commercial filming section linked earlier) I
think its about time somone much more interested in photography than me
tried to get them to change the website.

Paul

"Paul Scott" schreef in bericht
...

If you go into 'Ask Tube' and search on the word 'photography', it reads
as
follows:

Q. Do I need permission to film or take photographs on the tube?

A. You may take personal photographs on the Tube, but you MUST NOT use
flash.

For information on filming or taking professional photographs on the tube,
please [click here]

(the link takes you to the commercial filming section linked earlier) I
think its about time somone much more interested in photography than me
tried to get them to change the website.

Paul


Still, if this very indirect way of informing is the level of clarity the HQ
offers, I am not surprised that Underground staff may be unsure and
overreact. I was recently asked by a station staff member for a written
permission when I photographed the *outside* of a surface station building,
*from the public road*. He claimed no London Underground objects may be
photographed without such a permission. When I doubted his statement, he
withdrew into his office and said he would call the police. He never did.
The location: Roding Valley...
Rudi

In message , Paul Scott
writes
Every time this subject has come up before it has been found that that link
refers to commercial filming only. Happy snaps are allowed except flash and
tripods are not permitted.

This gets even more interesting. When I delved deeper into

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tube/arts/filming



I found the quote:

"It's not all underground either. Apart from the Circle line, all other
lines thread their way through the City and go above ground into the
countryside."

Where, pray, are the Victoria Line and Waterloo & City "go above ground
into the countryside"?!
--
Ian Jelf, MITG
Birmingham, UK

Registered Blue Badge Tourist Guide for London and the Heart of England
http://www.bluebadge.demon.co.uk

On Fri, 9 Mar 2007 20:06:46 +0000, Ian Jelf wrote:

I found the quote:

"It's not all underground either. Apart from the Circle line, all other
lines thread their way through the City and go above ground into the
countryside."

Where, pray, are the Victoria Line and Waterloo & City "go above ground
into the countryside"?!

The Vic (along with several others) doesn't go through the City,
either.

In news asdf typed:

On Fri, 9 Mar 2007 20:06:46 +0000, Ian Jelf wrote:

I found the quote:

"It's not all underground either. Apart from the Circle line, all
other lines thread their way through the City and go above ground
into the countryside."

Where, pray, are the Victoria Line and Waterloo & City "go above
ground into the countryside"?!

The Vic (along with several others) doesn't go through the City,
either.


City of Westminster?


--
Bob

On Mar 10, 2:04 am, "Bob Wood" wrote:
Innews asdf typed:

On Fri, 9 Mar 2007 20:06:46 +0000, Ian Jelf wrote:

I found the quote:

"It's not all underground either. Apart from the Circle line, all
other lines thread their way through the City and go above ground
into the countryside."

Where, pray, are the Victoria Line and Waterloo & City "go above
ground into the countryside"?!
The Vic (along with several others) doesn't go through the City,
either.

City of Westminster?

Which city does the ELL go through?