Where can you not take pictures?

20 Jul 2007 Alex211983 asked

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• 20 Jul 2007 LorneB said

  

  No pictures of the Mona Lisa allowed.

  No pictures of the Mona Lisa allowed. or Cancel
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• 21 Jul 2007 Jeremy said

  

  A lot of churches and museums do not allow pictures inside. Some that do allow pictures do not allow tripods. A lot of churches and museums that allow pictures do not allow the use of flash.
  
  I was told in the Louvre that there are plenty of signs posted on where you can or cannot take pictures. All of which have to be no flash, so hopefully you have a camera with a Best Shot Selection feature that takes multiple photos and saves the sharpest one. Otherwise you will have to ask when you arrive if it is unclear.

  A lot of churches and museums do not allow pictures inside. Some that do allow pictures do not allow tripods. A lot of churches and museums that allow pictures do not allow the use of flash.<BR><BR>I was told in the Louvre that there are plenty of signs posted on where you can or cannot take pictures. All of which have to be no flash, so hopefully you have a camera with a Best Shot Selection feature that takes multiple photos and saves the sharpest one. Otherwise you will have to ask when you arrive if it is unclear. or Cancel
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• 21 Jul 2007 Alex211983 said

  

  quote:

  Originally posted by Jeremy:
  A lot of churches and museums do not allow pictures inside. Some that do allow pictures do not allow tripods. A lot of churches and museums that allow pictures do not allow the use of flash.
  
  I was told in the Louvre that there are plenty of signs posted on where you can or cannot take pictures. All of which have to be no flash, so hopefully you have a camera with a Best Shot Selection feature that takes multiple photos and saves the sharpest one. Otherwise you will have to ask when you arrive if it is unclear.

  
  
  I do have a good camera. However, I don’t want to get kicked out of places just for taking pictures that I wasn’t allow too. I am glad there will be signs. I’ve been kicked out of churches many times before around where I lived and went to school do to my beliefs (I am Waccian). Having said that will I be allowed in?
  So for the 101 questions.. Thanks for the help.
  
  Alex

  <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jeremy:<BR>A lot of churches and museums do not allow pictures inside. Some that do allow pictures do not allow tripods. A lot of churches and museums that allow pictures do not allow the use of flash.<BR><BR>I was told in the Louvre that there are plenty of signs posted on where you can or cannot take pictures. All of which have to be no flash, so hopefully you have a camera with a Best Shot Selection feature that takes multiple photos and saves the sharpest one. Otherwise you will have to ask when you arrive if it is unclear. </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>I do have a good camera. However, I don't want to get kicked out of places just for taking pictures that I wasn't allow too. I am glad there will be signs. I've been kicked out of churches many times before around where I lived and went to school do to my beliefs (I am Waccian). Having said that will I be allowed in?<BR>So for the 101 questions.. Thanks for the help.<BR><BR>Alex or Cancel
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• 21 Jul 2007 Loogie said

  

  You will be allowed in. As long as you’re wearing clothing covering your shoulders and knees, you can get in.
  
  Brian
  brij75@yahoo.com

  You will be allowed in. As long as you're wearing clothing covering your shoulders and knees, you can get in.<BR><BR>Brian<BR>brij75@yahoo.com or Cancel
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• 21 Jul 2007 Alex211983 said

  

  quote:

  Originally posted by Loogie:
  You will be allowed in. As long as you’re wearing clothing covering your shoulders and knees, you can get in.
  
  Brian
  brij75@yahoo.com

  
  
  Thanks.. My Oma and Opa live in Netherlands and my boyfriend’s father lived Spain and his mother lived in Italy as kids. So that’s the rule in all three places. But I wasn’t sure if it also applied to London and Paris.
  
  Alex

  <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Loogie:<BR>You will be allowed in. As long as you're wearing clothing covering your shoulders and knees, you can get in.<BR><BR>Brian<BR>brij75@yahoo.com </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>Thanks.. My Oma and Opa live in Netherlands and my boyfriend's father lived Spain and his mother lived in Italy as kids. So that's the rule in all three places. But I wasn't sure if it also applied to London and Paris.<BR><BR>Alex or Cancel
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• 5 Aug 2007 Nicky said

  

  Hi,
  I was just in the south of France and Paris this past spring. The Louvre didn’t allow pictures of ANY paintings when I went there. D’Orsay (sp?) did let paintings be photographed. You can always try to sneek a picture but be warned that angry guards will come after you shouting ‘NO PHOTO’ and will sometimes take your camera or film or kick you out. If your camera gives a flash you will get the same reaction.

  Hi,<BR>I was just in the south of France and Paris this past spring. The Louvre didn't allow pictures of ANY paintings when I went there. D'Orsay (sp?) did let paintings be photographed. You can always try to sneek a picture but be warned that angry guards will come after you shouting 'NO PHOTO' and will sometimes take your camera or film or kick you out. If your camera gives a flash you will get the same reaction. or Cancel
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• 6 Aug 2007 cdm115 said

  

  The museums usually have signs that will tell you if you can or can’t. They are usually pretty good at advertising these rules.
  
  Hmmm, when i was in the Louvre in 2005 you could take pictures of the Mona Lisa, I guess they changed it – Owell.

  The museums usually have signs that will tell you if you can or can't. They are usually pretty good at advertising these rules.<BR><BR>Hmmm, when i was in the Louvre in 2005 you could take pictures of the Mona Lisa, I guess they changed it - Owell. or Cancel
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• 8 Aug 2007 atc_chic said

  

  When I was at the Louvre in 05 we could take pictures of the Mona Lisa as well. They had special glass in front of it.

  When I was at the Louvre in 05 we could take pictures of the Mona Lisa as well. They had special glass in front of it. or Cancel
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• 13 Aug 2007 Gbanger said

  

  Was in the Louvre in July, you are not allowed to take pictures… However, it was like the paparazzi when Tara Reid’s …. you get the picture..

  Was in the Louvre in July, you are not allowed to take pictures... However, it was like the paparazzi when Tara Reid's .... you get the picture.. or Cancel
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• 14 Aug 2007 Steftacular said

  

  i always tried to take pictures where ever i went and the i got yelled at a few times, but they never did anything… so just pay attention to you;re surroundings and dont worry about it too much cause theres hundreds of others just like you doing the same thing!

  i always tried to take pictures where ever i went and the i got yelled at a few times, but they never did anything... so just pay attention to you;re surroundings and dont worry about it too much cause theres hundreds of others just like you doing the same thing! or Cancel
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• 20 Aug 2007 sam said

  

  alot of churches u cant. paintings, the cappacino monks bone mueseum (sounds bad) but its so awesum one of the highlights of the trip, red light district

  alot of churches u cant. paintings, the cappacino monks bone mueseum (sounds bad) but its so awesum one of the highlights of the trip, red light district or Cancel
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• 13 Sep 2007 gtfo said

  

  Only had the camera taken at the Van Gogh in Amsterdam. Took pics willy nilly all over the Louvre (not even hiding it), the British Museum, the Pompidou and the D’Orsay. I never use a flash indoors, so nobody said anything. A lot of times, the docent was standing right there.
  
  If there was a sign, I’d be respectful (if they were looking – haha). What doesn’t flash, doesn’t hurt.

  Only had the camera taken at the Van Gogh in Amsterdam. Took pics willy nilly all over the Louvre (not even hiding it), the British Museum, the Pompidou and the D'Orsay. I never use a flash indoors, so nobody said anything. A lot of times, the docent was standing right there. <BR><BR>If there was a sign, I'd be respectful (if they were looking - haha). What doesn't flash, doesn't hurt. or Cancel
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• 13 Sep 2007 Enigma said

  

  You will be unable to take pictures while inside the Moulin Rouge also …..

  You will be unable to take pictures while inside the Moulin Rouge also ..... or Cancel
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• 14 Sep 2007 gtfo said

  

  That’s correct about flash photography, which is why I’d never use a flash. I never use a flash anyway – usually leaves the image looking unnatural.
  
  The real reason you are not allowed to take pictures in some venueseven without a flash is money money money. A place like the Moulin Rouge wants to maintain its exclusivity, and other museums want to preserve the copyrights on their work. Why would I go buy their 20-euro poster on a painting in the lobby if I could make a great print of it with my camera?

  That's correct about flash photography, which is why I'd never use a flash. I never use a flash anyway - usually leaves the image looking unnatural.<BR><BR>The real reason you are not allowed to take pictures in some venueseven without a flash is money money money. A place like the Moulin Rouge wants to maintain its exclusivity, and other museums want to preserve the copyrights on their work. Why would I go buy their 20-euro poster on a painting in the lobby if I could make a great print of it with my camera? or Cancel
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• 14 Sep 2007 sweetfreesia said

  

  I just got back from the Euro Vista trip this past Saturday and everyone was taking pics at the Louvre. Nobody took any pics in the National Museum in London or any other museums. The only place I really got any flack for trying is the Vatican where Leonardo painted the Sistine Chapel. They were strict there.

  I just got back from the Euro Vista trip this past Saturday and everyone was taking pics at the Louvre. Nobody took any pics in the National Museum in London or any other museums. The only place I really got any flack for trying is the Vatican where Leonardo painted the Sistine Chapel. They were strict there. or Cancel
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• 15 Sep 2007 Anney said

  

  Uhm-Didn’t Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel?The ceiling at least.
  
  Anyway-Do they also forbid video in the places that photos are not allowed?We have a video camera that also takes still pictures so if one is an issue I can just use the other.<!--graemlin::)-->

  Uhm-Didn't Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel?The ceiling at least.<BR><BR>Anyway-Do they also forbid video in the places that photos are not allowed?We have a video camera that also takes still pictures so if one is an issue I can just use the other.<img src="http://connect.contiki.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smiler" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::)--> or Cancel
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• 15 Sep 2007 cdm115 said

  

  A girl from my tour tried to videotape Mouin Rouge, they found her and took the camera back. She got it back, but they are definitely looking for cameras and are no joke about it.

  A girl from my tour tried to videotape Mouin Rouge, they found her and took the camera back. She got it back, but they are definitely looking for cameras and are no joke about it. or Cancel
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• 17 Sep 2007 Talia said

  

  I agree, although its great to have photos the postcards of artwork are much better & cheap.. maybe just stick to photos outside & in the lobby ares of the galleries
  If I wes ever unsure I would ask, at least that way you respect the country you are visiting.
  Also if your in a gallery take the time to look and apperciate, dont just live life through a lense <!--graemlin::D-->

  I agree, although its great to have photos the postcards of artwork are much better & cheap.. maybe just stick to photos outside & in the lobby ares of the galleries<BR>If I wes ever unsure I would ask, at least that way you respect the country you are visiting.<BR>Also if your in a gallery take the time to look and apperciate, dont just live life through a lense <img src="http://connect.contiki.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D--> or Cancel
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• 18 Sep 2007 gtfo said

  

  The postcards are most definitely not better! No way!!! lol
  
  Living life through a lens is the only way! <!--graemlin::D-->

  The postcards are most definitely not better! No way!!! lol<BR><BR>Living life through a lens is the only way! <img src="http://connect.contiki.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D--> or Cancel
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• 18 Sep 2007 Talia said

  

  guess its all down to personal opinion, I prefer clarity and not to have the heads of 100 other tourist blocking my view in front of art work.
  
  I think you’ll be fine in most places taking photos, maybe just follow the lead of everyone around you <!--graemlin::D-->

  guess its all down to personal opinion, I prefer clarity and not to have the heads of 100 other tourist blocking my view in front of art work.<BR><BR>I think you'll be fine in most places taking photos, maybe just follow the lead of everyone around you <img src="http://connect.contiki.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::D--> or Cancel
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