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But what about people who are trying to sell their images? Me for a start! I'm not a professional photographer and I'm not making a mint out of it - sold three photos is two years for a net profit of £112 - but that's not the point. By what right do they tell me that I can't offer for sale photographs of landscapes that I own every bit as much as they do?

I can understand that some of the items inside the properties may be susceptible to damage from flashguns and that photographers using tripods could cause an obstruction or be an accident hazard. I can also understand that there are security considerations - some of that stuff is pretty valuable. But outside? Landscapes? Flora and fauna? They've stepped way over the line here in my opinion.

If I want to take a photo of the White Cliffs of Dover, I will.

If I want to offer it for sale, through a photo agency or directly, I will.

If I'm lucky enough to find a buyer to sell it to, I will.

If the NT don't like it I'll happily see them in court. All it needs is one test case and their entire house of cards will collapse.

Dave P.