zac08
Senior Member
It seems that foreign people never get scolded.
Uniquely Singapore.
They need the tourism money... not our local one...
'No Photography' Plz...
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They need the tourism money... not our local one...
It is, the staff would get very rude if they see you taking pictures inside. If you hang your DSLR around your neck when you walk into the library, they'll stop you and get you to keep your camera. :dunno:
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vince123123
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Hahahaha, but I don't mind - I'm jsut a pm away 
My only regret is that I seldom encounter such instances but when I do, I make sure I stand up for what I believe
But don't suka suka lah, must have a scenario where there is a high chance of trigger happy guards then call me Else wasted trip leh.
The best cases of success are those pple who try to stop you from shooting when you are standing on the road, but aiming at their shop. That one I'll love to get involved.
My only regret is that I seldom encounter such instances but when I do, I make sure I stand up for what I believe
But don't suka suka lah, must have a scenario where there is a high chance of trigger happy guards then call me
Else wasted trip leh. The best cases of success are those pple who try to stop you from shooting when you are standing on the road, but aiming at their shop. That one I'll love to get involved.
TheQuestion
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i think must raise this loudly liao. its pretty bs.
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vince123123
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Another great example of a person who stand up for his belief What is sad however is that with the new Public Order Act (not sure when its going to be effected); the police will have wide enough discretino to possibly stop such things.
What is sad however is that with the new Public Order Act (not sure when its going to be effected); the police will have wide enough discretino to possibly stop such things.ISA dont apply that way lah. dont worry.
well, i was once stopped by a TP for shooting an accident scene. he wanted me to delete
the pic i took which i refused. i than wrote in to MHA and TP to clarify if taking photo in
public places is not allowed. i received an apology call from TP name jason a week later.
i was reaffirmed by jason that photography is allowed and always do in public places even
if is an accident scene as long as we are not in the way of their officers investigation.
TheQuestion
New Member
Another great example of a person who stand up for his belief
ya i brought this up b4.
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vince123123
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Well it is, at this time, merely a possibility. Will require some testing
On heavy traffic days, it appears there is one guard roaming around outside the building stopping people from shooting. The guard seems to be very busy. I guess nobody would imagine there is a ban in such a public place. Seriously, what kind of a fool would decide on such a ban. Even on the pavements surrounding the building. Doesn't matter if you are shooting in the direction away from the building.
I decided to take a moment and observe this curious ritual, after I was stopped from shooting my 3 year old with a Rolleiflex. At least the guard was fair and showed no discrimination. Old, young, brown, white, yellow, big, small, film, digital, everybody was shooed.
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zac08
Senior Member
Under NLB FAQs,
2. Can I take photos or videos of your library?
Photography or filming in the library is strictly not permitted unless permission is obtained in writing from the library management.
But it does not mention anything about OUTSIDE the library... which normally does not fall under their perjury....
2. Can I take photos or videos of your library?
Photography or filming in the library is strictly not permitted unless permission is obtained in writing from the library management.
But it does not mention anything about OUTSIDE the library... which normally does not fall under their perjury....
zac08
Senior Member
PS : Inquiries to the NLB can be made thru
Quality Service Manager (QSM)
QSM Line : 1800-332 3370
Fax : 6547 1975
E-mail : qsm@nlb.gov.sg
Mail : National Library Board
50, Geylang East Avenue 1
Singapore 389777
Quality Service Manager (QSM)
QSM Line : 1800-332 3370
Fax : 6547 1975
E-mail : qsm@nlb.gov.sg
Mail : National Library Board
50, Geylang East Avenue 1
Singapore 389777
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vince123123
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Anyone wanna organise a trip standing on the road and then aiming into the library? HEHEH
HEHEHAnyone wanna organise a trip standing on the road and then aiming into the library?
Let's do it. I will be there!
We can TFCD DP in sequined HAAWTT PEENNKKK G-sling bikini!!! :devil: :devil: 
I am no expert with Singapore libraries and their polices. But you probably won't be harassed outside the neighborhood branches. (Again, I never expected to be shooed from any library.) The National Library Building is another matter altogether. It's THE temple where the high priests of their tribe go on their power trips. Check it out for yourself.
What is next? The Merlion? Terrorists might attack it, or opportunists might sell images of it.
canonised....i really cant help but feel angry for you.
no shooting of the durians?!?!?and around the area?!?!?!?!??!?
gosh...this has to be the ULTIMATE example of "NO PHOTOGRAPORE"!!!!!:what:
If i were you, I will challenge him to get his manager or supervisor out.
i will bring this to the highest level if need be.
this is totally absurb and BS.
no shooting of the durians?!?!?and around the area?!?!?!?!??!?
gosh...this has to be the ULTIMATE example of "NO PHOTOGRAPORE"!!!!!:what:
If i were you, I will challenge him to get his manager or supervisor out.
i will bring this to the highest level if need be.
this is totally absurb and BS.
We can't shoot in the area outside the National Library? Anybody can clarify on this?
Anyway, you'll probably attract more stares if a pro-DSLR holder was on the street taking photos, and compared to PnS.
redstone
Senior Member
As long you're outside of their building plot, they can't stop you. It can be "public" grounds, like a plaza, but still within their own "private" property (within the building plot)
jasonlcs
New Member
No wonder it is designed as so ... to be nearer to heaven? :dunno:
It is said that the nett area usable percentage is really small for such big structure.
You will see that the empty areas is more than the actual areas used for library books.
Just go in to look.
ya jeanie .... actually at that time i wanted to make a big fuzz but then when i looked at him, i felt really pity for his miserable face ...... so young and ignorance and stupid, and also i didnt want to stop the shoot for the other nice guys.
if only i have time this week, i would have written to the management for their official statement on photography in and around the Durians, as well as the Walk.
redstone
Senior Member
No wonder it is designed as so ... to be nearer to heaven? :dunno:
It is said that the nett area usable percentage is really small for such big structure.
You will see that the empty areas is more than the actual areas used for library books.
Just go in to look.
A huge part of the area is for the Drama Centre auditorium and offices of NLB
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