Saving YOUR photos???

AmyJ · Nov 14, 2004

First, this is a sincere question, if I am way out of bounds, sorry right off. My question is for all of you that post these spectacular pictures. If they are not copyrighted, can I save them to my hard drive for me to look at, dream about and aspire to? These would NOT be shared and are not for any purpose other than to inspire me. I do NOT want to be crossing any lines, and thank you all for sharing your talents here.

Oh, to those in the canon corner that helped me out with my first photo experience.... I will get back to you and maybe share some, but let me tell you, it was disheartening at best!!!!

So I appreciate your photos all the more.

Thanks so much!

Dee · Nov 14, 2004

Personally, I'm flattered when someone likes one of my photos enough to want to see it over and over!

I do appreciate being asked.

Reeveseye · Nov 14, 2004

I always figured that if someone wants to keep their pictures so private that no one else could ever save them, they shouldn't post 'em here. So if you like any of my pics enough to want to pollute your hard drive with them, I'd be flattered as well.

android · Nov 14, 2004

AmyJ:
If they are not copyrighted, can I save them to my hard drive for me to look at, dream about and aspire to?

According to copyright laws in the US and most EU countries, ALL photos are copyrighted the second the photographer snaps the shutter. I would assume that posting on a web site implies permission to download to a local computer for viewing since that's how web browsers work. But any other use such as printing would technically require the photographer's permission.

alcina · Nov 14, 2004

Amy -

Thank you for asking, I am sure everyone appreciates it.

Should you find images of mine that you like, I would be happy to have them used on your computer to brighten your day!

ScubaTexan · Nov 15, 2004

I also appreciate you asking first.

If you find any of mine you like, knock yourself out...

onbelaydave · Nov 15, 2004

I post my photo's to share, and at the JPG resolution they are posted at nobody can print anything of value anyway. Same with any photo posted on the web. The resolution just isn't enough to even print a 4X6 ! Enjoy your webshots.

jlyle · Nov 15, 2004

Saving a digital copy to your hard drive falls under "fair use" in copyright law. As other people have stated the size and resolution of most pictures on the web are not suitable for prints. If, however, you want to make a print, you can contact the owner for a higher resolution file copy and permission to do so.

Do not, however, copy and then post anyone else's image on a webpage without persmission or attribution! Linking to a file's location using the URL is generally acceptable, but you should still give credit to the photographer.

Having said that, you may save and view any of my pictures. If you ever see one that you would like a print of, I will send a high res file to you.

Thanks for asking.

DSAO,
Jim (jlyle)

fdog · Nov 15, 2004

Amy, as one of the folks who has been taken advantage of in the past, I truly appreciate your asking permission. Most don't (ask permission, that is).

You may download and use any photos I post in the gallery. However, since I've learned the hard way that public posting can lead to loss, and abuse, of my work, you'll find nothing there.

Nor will you for others who make their living from their photos, and the rights to them. I am trying out a product that may change this, Digimarc Pro.

Thanks again for asking, Amy. You're a better person than most!

All the best, James

justleesa · Nov 15, 2004

To ask is the right way to go.

http://www.scubaboard.com/t56397-.html

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