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KimKong | all galleries >> Photo a Day 05/06 >> JAN 06 > January 03
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03-JAN-2006 IMG_2085

January 03

London

Paddington Train Station
Brunel
(thanks Ray, I was too lazy tonight to make any research)

This is one of the few shots I had the time to take
before a security guard made me stop taking photos
for security reasons. Shame because I wanted to take more pictures
Isn't this place a public place?
It is getting really difficult those days to take photos anywhere...
It feels like freedom is shrinking sometimes...

Canon EOS 350D
1/100s f/10.0 at 24.0mm iso1600 hide exif
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Date/Time03-Jan-2006 08:34:17
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Focal Length24 mm
Exposure Time1/100 sec
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ISO Equivalent1600
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance (-1)
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Guest 05-Jan-2006 21:48
But KIm, you never know with all this terrorists among us. remember september 11? what is a picture compared with thousands of lives?
Guest 05-Jan-2006 18:58
Beautiful black and white photo and the pattern is so great.
I symphatize with you Kim, me too had that same experience when we had a short trip in
Germany. I was also stopped by the security guard to take photos because I was using tripod. I never thought that taking photo using a tripod is forbidden.
elpasso05-Jan-2006 03:33
shoot first and they can ask questions afterwards ...when it's too late ..... nice shot
nordic05-Jan-2006 00:12
Symmetry works well with added star burst, good image.
royalld04-Jan-2006 23:08
Nice b&w shot.
Don't get me started on the loss of freedoms we have been seeing lately.
David Clunas04-Jan-2006 21:18
Well seen and composed, shame about big brother interfering

This is something we would never construct today, far too much expense!
Guest 04-Jan-2006 11:27
patterns everywhere.
Guenter Eh04-Jan-2006 10:24
The good message is: "That makes photographing more exciting" (just kidding ;o))
Attractive b*w shot. Love the two "stars" in the middle!
Dan Chusid04-Jan-2006 05:03
Come to Las Vegas Kim...
no one seems to care!
:^)
Guest 04-Jan-2006 01:32
Excellent symmetry.
Glad you were able to get this shot before the security guard got to you. :)
Ray Rebortira04-Jan-2006 00:16
Unfortunately, this nonsense about photography being forbidden for security reasons is spreading like the plague. I find it really very unsettling. But this shot is a very lovely image, Kim, and that is all that counts.
Guest 03-Jan-2006 23:27
Beautiful shot Kim - great symmetry. I had the same thing happen at Liverpool Street a while back, although I managed to get them to let me stay for half an hour. Stations aren't strictly public places as far as I know, so they probably can make you stop, but what a waste of time - how long would it take a terrorist to find a photo of this roof online - it's been there long enough! Better luck next time.
Guest 03-Jan-2006 23:21
Lovely b&w shot. Too bad about security but it's happening everywhere.
Guest 03-Jan-2006 23:11
Lovely patterns! I *think* train stations have some throwback-to-the-war (WWII) law about photography. bummer!
Bob Floyd03-Jan-2006 23:05
Beautiful image.
Have had issues with security in the US yet but a friend did while shoting in Washington DC. The long lens he was using made the police around the Capitol a bit nervous apparently.
Guest 03-Jan-2006 23:02
I know the feeling Kim...
Beautiful image...
Chris Sofopoulos03-Jan-2006 23:00
You are right. And here in Athens in metro there are restrictions in taking photos.
I think that if you take a permission paper you won't have any problem.
Nice b&w shot.
wernere0103-Jan-2006 22:47
Oh, hope I don´t make the same experience at the end of the week around there. Good that he was too late to avoid a fine shot.
Ray :)03-Jan-2006 22:33
Maybe he was just a 'Jobsworth', Kim. I know you will have your camera next time, so have a go then.
Just wanna savour the work of Brunel.