PB, There is a very strong probability they would be called. The two other cases that they were called definitely happened. I got this info from very reliable sources. So much so that I will try and speak to the people to whom this really happened.

Roy,
I know precisely the feeling of going through such a situation, it just puts you off and ruins the day. Same happened with me at the end when the cops told me that they were not stopping me taking photos and I could go on and do whatever I was doing. I told them that I was absolutely horrified with the situation and was going to pack up and go. That had ruined my day.

Irony is I know one of the wardens in the woods, I run into him frequenly in the leisure centre when I go swimming and we get chatting usually. When he got to know that I was into photography he kept on telling me that I should try to photograph a black swan that sometimes comes by Lido as its not frequent to find one.
Can't wait to run into him now to tell him that I was grilled by the police when I tried to do what he advised.

I am also thinking of volunteering and joining the Friends of Lido and get more involved in this

Reading through their page I think they should be more concerned with dogs biting people and people stealing swan eggs more than someone with a camera around.

Hi Lance, great set of photos, pretty sharp and colours really vibrant.
That's quite a pair isn't it? the two lenses go really together .

There is definitely something very strange going around Ruislip Lido lately. It turns out that my episode wasn't an isolated one recently.

Just been speaking to a friend of mine whose mother works for Oxfam and has lots of acquaintainces around the local area and seems that two of her friends on separate occasions while at the Lido were stopped by police and questioned about photographs they were taking. One of them was with his grand child taking snaps while the child was playing and someone called the police.

On both occasions someone had decided to call the police complaining that strangers were taking pictures where children were playing nearby and police came to investigate and question them.

I haven't had the time to go and speak to the wardens as I was busy but also because I wanted to put this to rest in my mind first and then go and probe the issue with more calmness. But hearing today that two more episodes other than mine happened in the very recent weeks really makes me wonder what is going on around there.

This is a place that I go often and most times I am either running or taking pictures in the woods and definitely do not like the feeling of walking around with the camera and suddenly having another encounter with the police.

I am thinking of writing a letter to the "friends of Lido" as they have their own website and enquire what the heck is going on there. Aren't photographers welcome there anymore? So strange...

That looks like a great shot Bob. Love the way you froze the wings.

What settings did you have your camera on?

Mike, it works both ways nowadays, .

I think I would have been grilled the same way if I mentioned that he is of the wrong colour.

There, just said it

But again you saying that he couldn't be me because he obviously doesn't go running could also be discrimnatory towards you know the ones who are a bit on the heavy side

You can never win lol.

Now all that remains is these comments to be deleted

Mike,
I didn't want to mention the point that would definitely confirm that it wasn't me in that shot, more than the running aspect. . I was just going to say "wrong tan" but then got afraid of that I might be crossing the boundaries of poliltical correctness . You never know nowadays

Bob, he seems pretty chuffed with what he must have just snapped, look at his happy grin while looking at the display

Mike,
Good question, following this thread very carefully .
So far seems 1-0 to having both the lenses.

But I suspect Danny hasn't read this thread yet because I have the impression that he will square it off .

Come on owners of both these lenses, show your cards

Under a 1000 Euro in Japan? Hmm isn't that way below what we are going to fork out here in UK?

Nice shots Bob, like Cliff I like the reflection in the carriage window also, but both images are stunning. Is that your new DA*50-135 shining huh?

And on the third, although seems the same kind of spot I was last tuesday when police were called in but its not me in this shot. I didn't have a high viz vest and my head doesn't have that shine

Danny, not bad at all ,
Obviously you nailed precisely the first one, and the second one unfortunately you were stuck with the leaf blocking partially the bee too.
Did you use tripod? And was it onboard flash?

I used tripod and the sigma flash although attached to the camera. Might make a difference if you try it this way.

But I really like the first one, perfect focus and the wings flapping just looks great