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Shooting in and around Canary Wharf will get you some interesting compositions. Canary Wharf underground station will put you right in the middle of the business district. Watch out for security guards though. If you want a good view of the skyline, you could do worse than the Park Plaza Riverbank. Or you could try seeing it from near the O2 centre - nearest tube is North Greenwich. There'll be signposted directions everywhere.
I have some examples here if you want some ideas:
www.slickpic.com/u/AlphaWhiskey/photoblog/post/CanaryWhar...
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Alpha Whiskey Photography edited this topic 4 months ago.
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Thanks a lot for that, some really helpful tips!
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Possibly posted here before but cant hurt to do it again.
Just remember to stay within the law, and where it is marked brass or silver studs set into the pavement are boundary markers for what is and is not private land.
This is worth printing out and keeping in case of the dreaded security guard jobs worth.
www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/imageBank/i/image44.jpg
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I had read about this, but is it an issue if you go to North Greenwich though (as opposed to the main area)?? Thanks
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The security guards are usually okay as long as you don't cause an obstruction. I got some shots there a few weeks ago that I'm currently processing - a few were taken right next to the guard's station and they just nodded and smiled as I was taking them. Just stay out of everyone's way and you should be all right.
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Security aren't much of a problem on Canary Wharf as long as you aren't causing an obstruction. I've worked here for 7 years and occasionally take the camera about at lunch and haven't once been stopped.
The thing about studs in the ground is null and void as far as Canary Wharf is concerned. The whole "island" is private property.
For cityscapes you'll probably be better off at Canada Water, North Greenwich, possibly Poplar and so on.
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The land may be Private Property but it is Public Access so no one can stop you photographing as it's a lawful activity and your not obstructing others.
But the security "problem" seems to be improving in London.
The timing is important in the winter with the low Sun you have very brief periods of great light, and for night shots if you go too late to avoid having lots of people around they start turning lights off in the buildings, good eco friendlily behavior but doesn't help photos much.
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Brian A Catnut edited this topic 4 months ago.
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You might also want to consider the view from the observatory in Greenwich Park
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I like the view from across the river on the Rotherhithe side - get out the Jubilee line at Canada Water and you can shoot from Greenland Dock or from the foreshore near the Hilton Docklands... no security guards... very peaceful.... take wellies:
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from Russian dock in Rotherhithe
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I do like the Canary Wharf Station:
![[528491]](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6450073023_ef87dea8c8.jpg)
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Brian your comment about not being able to stop you because it's public access simply isn't true.
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Lee Welton edited this topic 4 months ago.
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yes it is ... do a little research
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I'm glad your not my Lawyer, I'd probably be dong time.
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Pretty pointless conversation.
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Lee Welton edited this topic 4 months ago.
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Public access is very different from public rights of way or public property. Public access implies that the landlord allows the public on site, which may be subject to certain conditions such as no photography without permission - such as the Westfield Shopping malls or indeed some parts of Canary Wharf.Indeed the RICS are growing more concerned about the growth of public/private spaces and who owns/controls what in the last 30 years in the UK, and indeed as we see more urban regeneration developments this is likely to become even more of an issue-for eg access to the Olympic Site in London will be controlled but its been largely funded by taxpayers and there are no public rights of way or access on site. So go to the Olympic site with a DSLR at your own risk!
But in my experience around Docklands inc Canary Wharf, I've not suffered any harrassment. Equally I've always engaged with any security to ensure they know I'm not a threat; so good manners do payoff and indeed one guard asked if he could see the photo I'd just taken and complimented me on the shot.
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Public access implies that the landlord allows the public on site
yes
and as such has granted to peruse lawful activity only exceptions being obstruction of his custom
the No Photography signs may as well be copies of Greek Poetry for the worth they have, you could not be convicted doing of non-commercial Photographing without "permission" as you would not end up nicked for walking through a Mall using a phone or reading a book
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if land lord allows they can also disallow at their perogative.You seem very sure of your "rights" so good luck to you.
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No one has claimed you could be arrested, it would ultimately be a civil issue rather than a criminal one (ie the current Occupy cases). That doesn't mean access can't be revoked. On private property a security guard acting on behalf of the land owner can ask you to not take pictures or even ask you to leave. This isn't photography specific either.
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Oh man, and the guy only wanted directions!
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Royal Victoria Dock is also a nice place to photograph Canary Wharf from. There is a tall bridge over the dock itself.
You need to alight at Custom House DLR station for the bridge.
 
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a landlord needs an agreement to dis-allow ... like a term in lease
you all want a shopping Mall to be able to decide what you may or may not do?????
I am very sure of my rights it's quite important stuff good to be very sure of
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