(17 Feb 2015, 6:02 pm)MarcTheA4 When I'm around other people, I feel a lot less vulnerable. I sound like such a wimp hahaha.

(17 Feb 2015, 6:05 pm)citaro5284 Yup 

(17 Feb 2015, 4:47 pm)MarcTheA4 May I ask, when anybody else was starting to take photos, did you find it sometimes it felt hard to take your camera out in the open? Especially with chavs, etc, who make you feel uncomfortable?

I'm finding it harder and harder to take my camera out for a matter of 5 seconds to take a photo, at the risk of being stared at, etc. Some people can make you feel really nervous...

I guess it's just because I'm still starting out.

(17 Feb 2015, 6:11 pm)aureolin Go out with others. You'll find it easier. 

I'm still a bit iffy when by myself in places I don't really know. I tend not to stay in one place for too long though, as it's bound to attract attention.

(17 Feb 2015, 6:06 pm)MarcTheA4 Once again, wipe that sMERC off your face, citaro!

(17 Feb 2015, 6:16 pm)aureolin Do it.

You'll always think people are looking at you mind, but that's more than likely because they're curious about what you're doing? I'm sure you do it yourself to other people.

(17 Feb 2015, 6:55 pm)MarcTheA4 Would anyone describe Concord as a rough area?

It just seemed to be rather quiet when I went though on a 56 the other day, but I've seen one or two photos with chavs hovering in the background.

I might try again tomorrow. (providing it's not a bad place)

(17 Feb 2015, 7:06 pm)MrFozz Never done much at Concord, but felt alright the once or twice I have been there

(17 Feb 2015, 6:51 pm)MrFozz Wonder what he does at work CIT-AROUND
When I first started, I constantly felt my ears burning and eyes burning through me as I felt I was being watched constantly, even though people probably were not looking, I could not be convinced otherwise...I probably attracted attention as I wore sunglasses and a hoody or baseball cap...

If people are worried about people glaring at them or feel intimidated, my advice would be go off to a quieter place rather than close to a bus station or town centre

(17 Feb 2015, 7:07 pm)Tommy_1581 You were being watched... by Nexus jobsworths  

(17 Feb 2015, 7:09 pm)Dan Had no bother off Nexus in Gateshead today - it's one who's usually arsey with me when I haven't even got my camera with me...

(17 Feb 2015, 7:10 pm)MarcTheA4 You might not have your camera with you, but you might have a machine pistol hidden in your pocket...

(17 Feb 2015, 6:55 pm)MarcTheA4 Would anyone describe Concord as a rough area?

It just seemed to be rather quiet when I went though on a 56 the other day, but I've seen one or two photos with chavs hovering in the background.

I might try again tomorrow. (providing it's not a bad place)

(17 Feb 2015, 6:55 pm)MarcTheA4 Would anyone describe Concord as a rough area?

It just seemed to be rather quiet when I went though on a 56 the other day, but I've seen one or two photos with chavs hovering in the background.

I might try again tomorrow. (providing it's not a bad place)

(20 Feb 2015, 7:53 pm)Tommy_1581 Sent a FOI request to Nexus earlier, requesting their policy about photography. They've probably shat their pants that someone's sent a FOI request and by law they have to answer it.

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/photography_in_bus_stations

This should make things much clearer!

Quote:Photography

Metro regularly receives requests for filming and photography and they can often vary from film production companies to local railway enthusiasts. Each request will be considered on its own merits and an application form will need to be completed in all cases. If you are filming on behalf of a company/organisation then procedures are detailed below. If you are amateur photographer then some of the procedures may be waived. It is imperative that in all instances a safety briefing is conducted prior to any attendance on Metro premises as we need to ensure your safety as well as the travelling passengers. Please follow the guidelines below:

Permission to film or take photographs on Metro must be obtained in writing from the Metro Communications department
Wherever possible we will try to accommodate any filming and photo requests
To request photography permission contact the Customer Relations team on 0191 203 3199 or email contactus@twmetro.co.uk
For film and media requests, contact Jenni Duncan jenni.duncan@twmetro.co.uk
Two weeks notice is required so we can arrange for a Metro representative to be present
Filming times are normally limited to off peak periods, Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm. Evenings and weekends will depend on staff availability
Flash photography is NOT permitted on Metro platforms when trains are approaching, for safety reasons

(20 Feb 2015, 7:53 pm)Tommy_1581 Sent a FOI request to Nexus earlier, requesting their policy about photography. They've probably shat their pants that someone's sent a FOI request and by law they have to answer it.

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/photography_in_bus_stations

This should make things much clearer!

(20 Feb 2015, 7:59 pm)aureolin I don't think they are. I put a similar one in a good while ago, and lets just say that the response is favourable for enthusiasts.

(20 Feb 2015, 7:59 pm)aureolin
I don't think they are. I put a similar one in a good while ago, and lets just say that the response is favourable for enthusiasts.