A question of ETHICS (Page 2): Now I am laughing, do you really think it will not be visible the the picture is from the tube, interlaced and all that? Museums that allow pictures...

English_Wolf Loc: Near Pensacola, FL

Now I am laughing, do you really think it will not be visible the the picture is from the tube, interlaced and all that?

Museums that allow pictures inside allow them for personal use only. Try to claim to be the author and ba caught, let see what happens!!!

(I'll be the first in the court room applauding when you get the first legal fine (250k) then more for moral damages, lost of revenues and punitive amount.)

forbescat

I'm sorry that happened to you. We will be seeing more and more of this as a certain country (the one that has no respect for intellectual and artistic property) will continue to lift images from the internet. So don't be surprise when you walk into Walmart and see your work.

English_Wolf Loc: Near Pensacola, FL

rivernan wrote:

I took this picture many years ago in Italy. I ha... (show quote)

You have a case for copyright infringement. Since you are not exactly a pro living of your photography, the most you will get is all the dough exchanged plus court cost AND the painting!!! (get a good copyright lawyer and you get also $$$ from the classroom teacher or the school itself)

ALYN Loc: Lebanon, Indiana

O.K. You all had good ideas; thanks to each of you. I agree that if one feels it is wrong, then you have already lost the case. THAT was sort of where I came out; just wanted a confirmation from the "experts." ALYN

RiverNan Loc: Eastern Pa

English_Wolf wrote:

quote=rivernan I took this picture many years ago... (show quote)

Hmmmm Probably should have made her pay full price and give me the painting but it was a friend who I am sure had no ill will or ill intent. At this point I am not looking for compensation, but I can say it is good to know and I did learn a lesson. Thanks for your input and I sure hope people see this and act with honor.

RiverNan Loc: Eastern Pa

robduncanphotography wrote:

Last time I checked, museums wont let you photograph works of art. The same goes at art shows, and that sort of thing. I see people taking pictures of other peoples work all the time. To me it's stealing. Either pony up and buy the work, or sit back and soak it in like everyone else.

not necessarily true, I go to lots of museums some do...some dont.

English_Wolf Loc: Near Pensacola, FL

Each museum has it own policies many refuse folks taking picture with a flash and will let you almost set up a tripod as long as you do not add ANY light.

Other is a NO! policy strong enough to have you escorted out off the building by security...

I do not see the 'stealing when you take a picture for private use (otherwise why would their be postcard of artwork offered all over the place, legally?

No, stealing is a wrong word here that involves a crime. If you are good enough, have enough money and know t whom you ask, I am sure you can get some specialist to either make a replica hard to detect or simply steal the stuff... But enter another dimension here.

forbescat

English_Wolf wrote:

Each museum has it own policies many refuse folks ... (show quote)

Some museums don't allow photography because they want to sell the postcards which are licensed to be sold. I'm always grateful when I am allowed to take pictures and kinda' wonder why they do. With money so tight, museums, private and public, have to find ways to keep the doors open.

English_Wolf Loc: Near Pensacola, FL

Come to think of it, I like the ethic question when we live in a country where folks can steal billions of dollars and stay out of jail while other steal a blanket at Kmart to stay warm during the winter and has been held in jail because he could post a $50.00 bond. He has since lost his home (the car).

forbescat

English_Wolf wrote:

Come to think of it, I like the ethic question when we live in a country where folks can steal billions of dollars and stay out of jail while other steal a blanket at Kmart to stay warm during the winter and has been held in jail because he could post a %50.00 bond. He has since lost his home (the car).

I try to follow you but sometimes...what do the above situations have to do with the unethical use of images? I go off on tangents but I think you are worse than I am!

English_Wolf Loc: Near Pensacola, FL

Of course I am (going on tangent(s) it is fun, at times.

russelray Loc: La Mesa CA

robduncanphotography wrote:

Last time I checked, museums wont let you photograph works of art. The same goes at art shows, and that sort of thing. I see people taking pictures of other peoples work all the time. To me it's stealing. Either pony up and buy the work, or sit back and soak it in like everyone else.

I've never been to a museum that DOESN'T allow you to take pictures of works of art. However, they disallow flash pictures.

MyronT Loc: I live on my old wood sailboat

you should have asked why your friend wanted the picture before you gave it away.

tnray Loc: LaFollette, TN

I agree with the other posts here. It is wrong and unethical to use another persons photograph without permission. Don't do it!

photoman315

You have to ask yourself: Is this my work, or did I just copy something? If you didn't take the original photo, you stole it. How would you feel if it were reversed? One of the reasons I retired was that I didn't want to get ripped off any more. Tired of people copying my work.