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Photoprompt #3

This facility is under constant video surveillance, by Terry Freedman

Apparently, London is one of the most watched places in the world. According to the Caught on Camera website, there are around half a million closed circuit tv (CCTV) cameras around the capital.

So, if you’re looking for inspiration for your next spy novel or article about surveillance in society, perhaps signs like this would be a good start.

Prompts

Ever thought about how much you’re on camera without realising it? Does it worry you, or do you find it reassuring?

Write a story involving cctv footage that has been hacked to make it look like a particular person was somewhere they were not.

On tv thrillers, the bad guys always seem to know where the cctv cameras are and how to avoid them. Is that realistic?

See also Photoprompt #4, audio surveillance.