Cityscape London - A Tube Series

London - A Tube Series · 05:08 AM

Here is a series of photos all taken in November in the London Underground.
Lens: DA 16-45mm.

- Mind the gap - or mind the station?

- on the escalator

- gloves 'n bags

- muse

- waiting

- arrival

- transit

MoiVous · 12-20-2009, 05:20 AM

Interesting series Deimo - the only image missing is the tube packed like a sardine tin

- only kidding.

They're very good - #1, #2, #6 & #7 really remind of the place. Well done.

Cheers

jezza323 · 12-20-2009, 05:28 AM

some fantastic shots there

well done

**Sailor** · 12-20-2009, 05:54 AM

Great series that reminds me how much I enjoyed London when I was there.

Jer

Deimo · 12-21-2009, 11:17 AM

Thank you all,
i really did enjoy London, so many shots to take, but i really missed the sardineshot.

roentarre · 12-21-2009, 01:42 PM

Great series and have fun in Christmas

dragonfly · 12-21-2009, 03:54 PM

How many times did you get stopped while shooting?

Deimo · 12-21-2009, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by dragonfly

How many times did you get stopped while shooting?

em, i think i don't understand the question.
Do you mean how many times people keep saying "stop doing that!"???

matiki · 12-21-2009, 04:00 PM

Great series. I like how well they turned out.

Originally posted by Deimo

em, i think i don't understand the question.
Do you mean how many times people keep saying "stop doing that!"???

I suspect dragonfly means "hassled by the man".

FWIW when I went to Europe I was never hassled for using my camera. It's a different story here in Seattle.

Deimo · 12-21-2009, 04:10 PM

if so, then the answer is: zero times.
everything was totally hassle-free, even the women with the gloves 'n bags did not show any nervousness.

Honestly i cannot remember any real hassle when shooting.
(the only one who causes trouble is my girlfriend :-) )

Ben_Edict · 12-21-2009, 04:30 PM

How did you escape the Metropolitan Police? I mean they shot Menenez just for the sake of his existence and completely innocent photographers are questioned or taken into custody on what seems a regular basis by now.

Anyway, a very nice series. Nothing spectacular, but telling a story, which is really good.

Ben

MoiVous · 12-21-2009, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by Deimo

if so, then the answer is: zero times.
everything was totally hassle-free, even the women with the gloves 'n bags did not show any nervousness.

Honestly i cannot remember any real hassle when shooting.
(the only one who causes trouble is my girlfriend :-) )

I was there in October/November and can second that. No problems in taking images.

Originally posted by Ben_Edict

How did you escape the Metropolitan Police? I mean they shot Menenez just for the sake of his existence and completely innocent photographers are questioned or taken into custody on what seems a regular basis by now.

Anyway, a very nice series. Nothing spectacular, but telling a story, which is really good.

Ben

The MP were present but not aggressive. I took images around the Houses of Parliament, assorted Museums, city streets etc with no problems.

I even used my gorillapod on one of their barriers to photograph Parliament without challenge in full view of the police.

Only Harrods security challenged me - made me carry my slingbag in my hand (its only a 100AW - about the size of a woman's large handbag but they can carry that

)

If the Brits stopped photography, they'd kill their tourism, and that something they rely on economically.

Cheers

Deimo · 12-21-2009, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by Ben_Edict

How did you escape the Metropolitan Police? I mean they shot Menenez just for the sake of his existence and completely innocent photographers are questioned or taken into custody on what seems a regular basis by now.

Anyway, a very nice series. Nothing spectacular, but telling a story, which is really good.

Ben

The "Shoot to kill policy" is really a rigorous approach.

I just wanted to show the normal things in the tube.
Next time i place my 12-24mm inbetween the tracks and shot with a remote when the train is approaching. Would that be more spectacular? :-)

Ben_Edict · 12-22-2009, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Deimo

The "Shoot to kill policy" is really a rigorous approach.

I just wanted to show the normal things in the tube.
Next time i place my 12-24mm inbetween the tracks and shot with a remote when the train is approaching. Would that be more spectacular? :-)

"not spectacular" was in no way meant disrespectful! I personally like that style of photography very much and may be, it is even harder to achive, than the single "wow" shot. But I also like Scandinavian films...

Ben

Ben_Edict · 12-22-2009, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by MoiVous

I was there in October/November and can second that. No problems in taking images.

The MP were present but not aggressive. I took images around the Houses of Parliament, assorted Museums, city streets etc with no problems.

I even used my gorillapod on one of their barriers to photograph Parliament without challenge in full view of the police.

Only Harrods security challenged me - made me carry my slingbag in my hand (its only a 100AW - about the size of a woman's large handbag but they can carry that

)

If the Brits stopped photography, they'd kill their tourism, and that something they rely on economically.
Cheers

You were simply lucky (o.k. I am bit overemphasizing), but look here:

Police delete London tourists' photos 'to prevent terrorism' | UK news | guardian.co.uk
London Warns Citizens About "Odd" Photographers, Terrorists
London’s Metropolitan Police Launches Anti Photography Propaganda Campaign
BBC Top Gear photographer: Met Police are a 'nightmare' news - Amateur Photographer - news, camera reviews, lens reviews, camera equipment guides, photography courses, competitions, photography forums
Photographers will be stopped under terror law, says Met 'advice' (update 3.30pm) news - Amateur Photographer - news, camera reviews, lens reviews, camera equipment guides, photography courses, competitions, photography forums
Surveillance Police grab Press Photographers Camera on Gaza anti-BBC Protest - 24.01.09 - Images | PhotoShelter
Birmingham police officer ‘forced press photographer to delete images’ One Eye on the Road
London Streets Get More Hostile for Photographers
Photographer beaten, detained in London for being "cocky" to policeman who implies she is a terrorist Boing Boing
BJP: Photographers sue Met Police for treatment at Greek embassy protests | Journalism.co.uk Editors' Blog

By the way: the Harrods security has been tightened over the last ten years. But not because of terrorism fear, but because photographing tourists are seen as a nuissance to buying customers. As it is inside a private property I can understand that and at least I was always treated politely (though firmly) by the guys.

Ben

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12-21-2009, 11:17 AM	#5
Deimo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AN Photos: Gallery Posts: 144 Original Poster	Thank you all, i really did enjoy London, so many shots to take, but i really missed the sardineshot. Last edited by Deimo; 12-21-2009 at 11:23 AM.

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Deimo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AN Photos: Gallery Posts: 144 Original Poster	if so, then the answer is: zero times. everything was totally hassle-free, even the women with the gloves 'n bags did not show any nervousness. Honestly i cannot remember any real hassle when shooting. (the only one who causes trouble is my girlfriend :-) ) Last edited by Deimo; 12-21-2009 at 04:17 PM.

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MoiVous Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	Interesting series Deimo - the only image missing is the tube packed like a sardine tin - only kidding. They're very good - #1, #2, #6 & #7 really remind of the place. Well done. Cheers

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jezza323 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,421	some fantastic shots there well done

12-20-2009, 05:54 AM	#4
Sailor Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,212	Great series that reminds me how much I enjoyed London when I was there. Jer

12-21-2009, 01:42 PM	#6
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,794	Great series and have fun in Christmas

12-21-2009, 03:54 PM	#7
dragonfly Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: on the wall Photos: Gallery Posts: 715	How many times did you get stopped while shooting?

12-21-2009, 03:58 PM	#8
Deimo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AN Photos: Gallery Posts: 144 Original Poster	Originally posted by dragonfly How many times did you get stopped while shooting? em, i think i don't understand the question. Do you mean how many times people keep saying "stop doing that!"???

12-21-2009, 04:00 PM	#9
matiki Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 393	Great series. I like how well they turned out. Originally posted by Deimo em, i think i don't understand the question. Do you mean how many times people keep saying "stop doing that!"??? I suspect dragonfly means "hassled by the man". FWIW when I went to Europe I was never hassled for using my camera. It's a different story here in Seattle.

12-21-2009, 04:30 PM	#11
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	How did you escape the Metropolitan Police? I mean they shot Menenez just for the sake of his existence and completely innocent photographers are questioned or taken into custody on what seems a regular basis by now. Anyway, a very nice series. Nothing spectacular, but telling a story, which is really good. Ben

12-21-2009, 04:40 PM	#12
MoiVous Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	Originally posted by Deimo if so, then the answer is: zero times. everything was totally hassle-free, even the women with the gloves 'n bags did not show any nervousness. Honestly i cannot remember any real hassle when shooting. (the only one who causes trouble is my girlfriend :-) ) I was there in October/November and can second that. No problems in taking images. Originally posted by Ben_Edict How did you escape the Metropolitan Police? I mean they shot Menenez just for the sake of his existence and completely innocent photographers are questioned or taken into custody on what seems a regular basis by now. Anyway, a very nice series. Nothing spectacular, but telling a story, which is really good. Ben The MP were present but not aggressive. I took images around the Houses of Parliament, assorted Museums, city streets etc with no problems. I even used my gorillapod on one of their barriers to photograph Parliament without challenge in full view of the police. Only Harrods security challenged me - made me carry my slingbag in my hand (its only a 100AW - about the size of a woman's large handbag but they can carry that ) If the Brits stopped photography, they'd kill their tourism, and that something they rely on economically. Cheers

12-21-2009, 04:56 PM	#13
Deimo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AN Photos: Gallery Posts: 144 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ben_Edict How did you escape the Metropolitan Police? I mean they shot Menenez just for the sake of his existence and completely innocent photographers are questioned or taken into custody on what seems a regular basis by now. Anyway, a very nice series. Nothing spectacular, but telling a story, which is really good. Ben The "Shoot to kill policy" is really a rigorous approach. I just wanted to show the normal things in the tube. Next time i place my 12-24mm inbetween the tracks and shot with a remote when the train is approaching. Would that be more spectacular? :-)

12-22-2009, 02:25 PM	#14
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Originally posted by Deimo The "Shoot to kill policy" is really a rigorous approach. I just wanted to show the normal things in the tube. Next time i place my 12-24mm inbetween the tracks and shot with a remote when the train is approaching. Would that be more spectacular? :-) "not spectacular" was in no way meant disrespectful! I personally like that style of photography very much and may be, it is even harder to achive, than the single "wow" shot. But I also like Scandinavian films... Ben

12-22-2009, 02:36 PM	#15
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Originally posted by MoiVous I was there in October/November and can second that. No problems in taking images. The MP were present but not aggressive. I took images around the Houses of Parliament, assorted Museums, city streets etc with no problems. I even used my gorillapod on one of their barriers to photograph Parliament without challenge in full view of the police. Only Harrods security challenged me - made me carry my slingbag in my hand (its only a 100AW - about the size of a woman's large handbag but they can carry that ) If the Brits stopped photography, they'd kill their tourism, and that something they rely on economically. Cheers You were simply lucky (o.k. I am bit overemphasizing), but look here: Police delete London tourists' photos 'to prevent terrorism' \| UK news \| guardian.co.uk London Warns Citizens About "Odd" Photographers, Terrorists London’s Metropolitan Police Launches Anti Photography Propaganda Campaign BBC Top Gear photographer: Met Police are a 'nightmare' news - Amateur Photographer - news, camera reviews, lens reviews, camera equipment guides, photography courses, competitions, photography forums Photographers will be stopped under terror law, says Met 'advice' (update 3.30pm) news - Amateur Photographer - news, camera reviews, lens reviews, camera equipment guides, photography courses, competitions, photography forums Surveillance Police grab Press Photographers Camera on Gaza anti-BBC Protest - 24.01.09 - Images \| PhotoShelter Birmingham police officer ‘forced press photographer to delete images’ One Eye on the Road London Streets Get More Hostile for Photographers Photographer beaten, detained in London for being "cocky" to policeman who implies she is a terrorist Boing Boing BJP: Photographers sue Met Police for treatment at Greek embassy protests \| Journalism.co.uk Editors' Blog By the way: the Harrods security has been tightened over the last ten years. But not because of terrorism fear, but because photographing tourists are seen as a nuissance to buying customers. As it is inside a private property I can understand that and at least I was always treated politely (though firmly) by the guys. Ben