Protest in London
 

Wish that I could be there.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8476318.stm

so, how does that law effect tourism? the city must be full of people taking photos.

Trena, that's the stupid thing about the police actions: there are just too many people taking photos just about everywhere for stopping and searching them to deter or catch would-be terrorists.

The daft thing is Trena, if you take pictures with a point-and-shoot of someone stiffly standing in front of a famous landmark (prime potential terrorist target) you almost certainly won't be stopped. Take any picture of some obscure office block using a dSLR, you can probably expect to attract the attention of the (invariably jobs-worth) security guards, who will call the police. There is a lack of common sense and a surfeit of paranoia in the UK at the moment.

We got through the 1970s and 1980s threat from the IRA without these restrictions.

Interesting article and post... paranoia is a nerverending issue also in Italy.

I do not care and go on shooting and posting my photos...

If I wanted some photos of anything for terrorism all I would have to do is use a mobile phone some of which have 5 or more mega pixels and no one would bother. Plenty of detail. Alternatively stand someone in front of the landmark and include what you want in the background. P&S of course as every one knows terrorists only use DSLR's. For even more details of many targets including structural plans and full detail including aerial shots just spend a few minutes on the internet with Google or other search engine and Google Earth. IF you have a DSLR you are almost certainly a terrorist and definately suspicious.

How to spot a terrorist 1, DSLR 2, Tripod 3, Backpack. 4, Photo of landmark, not a person. Yes a terrorist will want to stand out.

I never had a problem last weekend with my 40D and 70-300, but I did feel a little uneasy looking at buildings a terrorist would aim at.

Jim

Next thing to try is one of Canons "Big Whites"! :D

It really is becoming ludicrous...I can understand the prohibition of tripods at certain places ..at certain times ....but truthfully would a 'terrorist' need to go out and take pictures prior to an attack ...when I would imagine that virtually every landmark or building has already been photographed and posted on the web a thousand times over.....call me cynical but the recent 'high alert' would not have anything to do with president Blair appearing before the enquiry on Iraq this week..."means of justification ":rolleyes: