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Paul Hilton Posts: 2605 Joined: 21st Nov 2004 Location: UK | quotePosted at 18:14 on 10th February 2010 I see the National Trust have reviewed their position on taking photos inside their properties and now say that non-flash photography will be allowed in interiors------they now state thus : Amateur photography ( including filming) without flash is now permitted in historic building interiors at the property manager's discretion. Its about time, too. |
Sally Birch Posts: 292 Joined: 13th Feb 2009 Location: UK | quotePosted at 18:46 on 10th February 2010 Good news indeed but how obliging will property managers be I wonder. I have been to one or two places where I have been asked not to take photos of exteriors. English Heretage seem to be more welcoming, I have never experienced a problem on their sites. Only time will tell I supose. |
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 21:45 on 10th February 2010 Why, what does flash do Paul? |
Peter Evans Posts: 3863 Joined: 20th Aug 2006 Location: UK | quotePosted at 22:02 on 10th February 2010 They are worried that the constant flashes will fade the colours of fabrics and paintings Ron. Strong light does tend to bleach them. |
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 22:07 on 10th February 2010 I flash as I use my camera everytime Peter, can't really see how that might affect the picture Lol Sorry, I mean use my flash... Thanks for that Peter. |
Paul Hilton Posts: 2605 Joined: 21st Nov 2004 Location: UK | quotePosted at 22:26 on 10th February 2010 the N.T response was they didn't want the flash bothering other visitors. I think Pete has a valid point too. |
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 22:30 on 10th February 2010 Ah, so not sure what it really is all about then Paul? |
Paul Hilton Posts: 2605 Joined: 21st Nov 2004 Location: UK | quotePosted at 22:54 on 10th February 2010 To be more exact----Flash is banned as it it known to have an effect on the retina of the eye that could be irritating to other visitors, according to NT. I would also add that it ruins the atmosphere of some of these old places and using available light I find preferable anyway to help keep the character of these places. |
Paul Hilton Posts: 2605 Joined: 21st Nov 2004 Location: UK | quotePosted at 22:59 on 10th February 2010 Here's a typical example of what you might find in stately homes and I think the natural light of a room would look better than if flash had been used. Picture by Paul Hilton
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Paul Hilton Posts: 2605 Joined: 21st Nov 2004 Location: UK | quotePosted at 23:17 on 10th February 2010 Places like Winchester Cathedral can get dark enough for your camera's auto flash to operate; expecting it to light the cathedral is a bit optimistic, as much as I did see flashes going off from time to time. Picture by Paul Hilton |