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Just tell them that you are doing long-exposure photography. I have been stopped at The Mall and they asked me 'do you know who's house these are' I said no I don't and don't really care. and they went off. Don't worry about it, they can't do anything.
good luck
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Wouldn't worry about it, just be polite and tell them what you're doing and you shouldn't get much bother. You'll most likely not be the only person photographing it either.
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I read all these different thread about being stopped by police but on my three times in London I have never been approached by police and on once occassion a police officer actually took a photo of myself and two friends for us and others have posed for shots. I did have them watching me fairly closely when I was shooting in front of Downing Street on my last trip but the police office looked more like the stereotypical terrorist than any of the tourists that were there.
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.. +1 Be polite, if asked to move come back later.......
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StarShooterUK [deleted] says:
I have been photographing people & buildings (including the Police) most days of the week for the last 2 years & have never yet been stopped or questioned by the Police.
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As long as you're in a public place you'll be fine. The police have no powers to do anything to you. This has been a contentious issue for some time and after a barrage of complaints to HM Government from both amateur and professional photographers (including from the BBC), successive Home Secretaries have told the police to exercise common sense and restraint. Apart from anything else, because of ridiculous bureacracy, a police officer will want to avoid filling out ten separate forms each time he or she speaks to another human being.
I myself have photographed around London at night many times and have never been stopped.
Don't worry about it, have fun and get yourself some cracking images :)
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Alpha Whiskey Photography edited this topic 16 months ago.
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Yes I am on my way to London soon and shall be snapping away at the buildings. The police cant do anything. If you are taking them from a public place such as pavement then it is fine.
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You may be asked what you are doing by Security Officers.
I have stopped a number of people in the City of London and i always asked to see some I.D. Most people were OK with this.
Security officers have to challenge people outside their buildings,
some times management will check CCTV to make sure you are doing your job.
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OT, but while you are there...
Stand at the northern edge of Trafalgar Square, with your back to the National Gallery, aiming past Nelson down Whitehall to Big Ben. A terrific long exposure shot, ideally with a double decker or two in frame,
Doesn't matter the weather, this shot works great in fog, bright moonlight, and everything in between.
Also, stand at the east side of Piccadilly Circus, where they've reclaimed some pavement for pedestrians, and aim back westwards where Piccadilly itself spills into the Circus, ideally with some of Regent Street in frame to your right.
It's a great spot throughout the day, but really comes alive at night for both long exposures [try f/8 @ ISO 100 for 30 secs] or high ISO short exposures. The traffic appears to be running over you there...
Shooting back northwards from the midpoint of the Millennium Bridge gives a nice lit up slice of St. Paul's. And Westferry Road gives a good wide-angle opportunity for Canary Wharf with out worrying about security guards.
Have fun.
Post lots...
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Still The Oldie edited this topic 16 months ago.
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Trafalgar Square is private property and most of the pavements are owned by the buildings they surround, so best to stand in the middle of the road.................
This subject keeps turning up like a bad penny with the usual cries of Civil liberties Legal and Human rights Etc.
Just enjoy taking your shots and move away from any confrontation.
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champnet edited this topic 16 months ago.
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Trafalgar Square is private property and most of the pavements are owned by the buildings they surround
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Thank you all for the great advice. I will plan my trip to incorperate the locations suggested. Any advice is greatly recieved.
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'Trafalgar Square is private property'
It's not private. It was managed by Westminster Council and there are some by-laws which can effect filming and photography within the square, photograph isn't actually mentioned in the by-laws but it's covered under the term 'trading'. Basically film and photography for commercial purposes requires permission and payment, however, non-commercial filming and photography does not. The square is now run by the Mayor / GLA.
Peter
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Urbanimage edited this topic 16 months ago.
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You wont get any hassle there but just to clarify it is private land.
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Trafalgar sq, is fine if your not shooting Professionally.
Most of Westminster is Private land, do a search on The Duke of Westminster.
Get over to the South Side of Albert Bridge as well.
Sunset is good from the South Side of the River.
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+1 on Albert Bridge. Ditto Charing Cross RR bridge at night [the station is a sapphire blue when lit up]
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