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

[maikha_l@hotmail.com]

to all

I do take note of the privacy reasons Cityrail might have, but don't
forget, I was on the Platform behind the yellow line (about a metre).

The terrorism thing I also would accept (Especially during the
Olympics) and the operating areas (Cabs, signal boxes, etc) but one
thing which surprises me is why on earth do the authorities have
suspicion over a 13yr?!? (Me)


Well another thing for sure, I cannot take risks of being 'pulled-in'
for taking pictures (Utterly Ridiculous!) so I'm gonna inquire
personally about it next time I'm travelling.


Thanks to all who replied maturely. Anyone else out there who has
something to say about it , Please do!

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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