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

["f.u.i.t.b.e.t" <fuitbet@yahoo.com.au>]

yes they more than likely would be a pissed off with you as it is an
incident
<maikha_l@hotmail.com> wrote in message 94h4f2$8rf$1@nnrp1.deja.com">news:94h4f2$8rf$1@nnrp1.deja.com...
> To all
>
> I'm very overwheled with all the emails I've received to this
> discussion. They're all supportive, they're all helpful, and they're
> all cheering me up (Even though I'm not upset over anything).
> Thanks to those (you know who you are) who have sent me emails, also
> sharing their personal experiences similiar to this situation
> personally (Cannot mention anyone unfortunately).
> This obviously shows the majoirty of us Aus. railers our real attitude
> and spirit (Not like those here, who think it's funny to torment us and
> real-life events as one of my emails details one). and that we should
> all be proud of :-)
>
>
> Just one, really basic question. If in the future, another train jumps
> the buffers at Central and us Gunzels were on location AND got images,
> would the SRA try to conpenskate (Don't know how it's spelt) our film
> or even put us into custody?
> Even if it's someone close to my age?
>
>
> Thanks
> Maikha "V" Ly
> http://www.geocities.com/microchip_689
>
>
>
> In article <94bkjs$6af$1@nnrp1.deja.com>,
>   maikha_l@hotmail.com wrote:
> > To All (Especially Sydney-siders)
> >
> > today after jumping off an inter-urban service at Penrith, I decided
> to
> > take a picture of my train (just got off) departing Penrith with my
> new
> > camera I just got back from servicing.
> >
> > I managed to get a good shot of V27's rear with the front carriages
> > gleaming the evening sun.
> > ---------------
> > (The Main part)
> > ---------------
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > Very shocked I was after those same explanations, I then sincerely
> > apologised to him and the staff that "pulled me in" about the matter,
> > they were cool about it and the master gave me a compliment
> > "Hope you take good pictures"
> >
> > The serious note, Do we require this "letter of condolence" just to
> > have a hobby like this, or were those Penrith Staff just talking c**p
> > to me?!?
> > If this permission thing is true........(I'll let ausrailer's discuss)
> >
> > Thanks to all who reply seriously, this matter is of top concern
> > Maikha "V" Ly
> > http://www.geocities.com/microchip_689
> >
> > P.S. I would like to say hello to:
> >
> > -"Trendy"
> > -"Fordghia"
> > -Anyone from HET
> > -and David Johnson
> >
> > after meeting all of them in person today.
> > P.P.S. A major setback for a "rookie" photographer.....the
> Authorities!
> >
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> >
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