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And again!

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:02:45 +0000

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The harassment continues.

I went for a look at the Manchester Ship Canal at Latchford and the adjacent Novelis aluminium recycling factory. It wasn't more than a minute before I was accosted by a woman demanding to know why I was taking photographs and insisting that it wasn't allowed in the works. When I pointed out that I was stood on a public road and not in the factory she went off making a mobile phone call.

Next came a guy waving a security ID telling me to stop as it was illegal to photograph private property. When I ignored him and attempted another shot he put his hand on my lens...... It's a good job that I am non-violent as many people would have decked him at that point. Instead I withdrew to the other side of the road and snapped him as he phoned the police to ask for their attendance. He didn't like it!

By the time I had walked back to my car I espied a police officer and a police community service officer walking down the road. As they walked past the car and towards the factory I decided that I didn't need any more hassle and questions and headed off for other adventures where, it transpired, the locals were much more friendly and co-operative.

I will not be stopped by all this bluster and antagonism. Why should a lawful pastime be so interrupted and harassed? I got my shots anyway. :-)

Tinsley

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:56:34 +0000

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Tinsley cooling towers seen from Meadowhall Interchange.

I did not expect to find myself being harassed when I walked outside of the railway/tram interchange and started to photograph the towers. The next moment a member of the Transport South Yorkshire staff was telling me that photography was only allowed if I went and applied on an official form at the booking office. I asked him whether I was in a public place and when he said that it was I continued to take pictures. This caused him to summon backup by radio and, rather than get into a big argument, I left having got the shots I wanted.

Subsequent correspondence with TSY finally elicited the information that the footpath in the place is private property administered by TSY. I think they will brief their staff to be clearer about what is a public place and what is not, and in future I will have to ask permission before taking photographs in this area.

Dowlow Quarry Hoppers

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:21:14 +0000

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Storage and rail loading hoppers at the Dowlow Quarry operated by Omya UK. The plant extracts and processes calcium carbonate to produce a range of fillers and extenders used in a variety of industrial applications.

The photograph was taken from a public footpath but I was soon accosted by a health and safety type who tried to persuade me that I shouldn't be there without dayglo clothing. Apparently if you don't sign in at the gatehouse you are almost certain to be crushed to death by giant dump trucks. I think that there is more likelihood of being hit by a big truck whilst walking alongside most roads.