Re: [NSW] Picture taking at stations (Please Read)

[Anita Lukaszyk <neety@iprimus.com.au>]

maikha_l@hotmail.com wrote:

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> Just after pressing the shutter, I switched off my camera and put the
> lens cap on, an Indian Cityrail station staff walked up to me and asked
> "Why did you take the picture for?"
> I then replied by explaining "I'm a railway enthusiast, and taking
> pictures of trains is my hobby"
> She then replied saying that "I had to have permission from the State
> Rail Authority to take pictures in the premesis" (!!!!!)
> 
> She then led me to the Station Master's office at Penrith Station and
> then I inquired about the picture taking.
> 
> "Yes, you must have permission from State Rail to take pics on the
> grounds, as a letter of condolence" the Station Master said firmly.
> Completely shocked, I then explained myself, my interests and hobby
> (photography) but he kept the Permission explanation.

Pfff! Permission! I have taken many a photo at Penrith and have not been
hassled by the staff. Or anywhere else for that matter.

You were in possession of a valid ticket, so I don't see a problem there
- it's not like you were trespassing or anything. 

BTW, http://www.dictionary.com/cgi-bin/dict.pl?term=condolence


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Anita Lukaszyk
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