Proper Photo Credit
Jan 27, 2020 08:06:13 #
I would like opinions on something that bothers me a little. I follow a Facebook group that is about old times in a state that is predominantly old photographs. There is an individual who doesn't post his own photos but is an absolute genius in "hand coloring". When he colors a photograph that he gets from an online source, he gives the photographer credit and claims credit for the coloring, which is fine. Often though, there is no photographer credit and it leaves me with the feeling that he is subtly claiming credit for the image as well. To be fair, he often gives the date of the photo which, with a little math, makes it clear that he was not the original photographer. These images must be in the public domain so I'm not claiming he's doing anything illegal. As someone who has had images stolen, and someone who cares about protecting photographer's rights, this lack of clear disclaimer that it is not his original, rubs me the wrong way. Legit or am I making much ado about nothing?
Jan 27, 2020 08:17:09 #
I’m with you... if he knows the original photographers info he should post it. Either way he should be specific about the fact he is altering someone else’s work; they may be copywrited!
Jan 27, 2020 08:19:01 #
Much ado about nothing. If it is in the public domain the photo is free game. My wife collects old photos of where she grew up and we have them hanging in our house. None have the photographer listed or signed. Some came via the Library of Congress. We scan many and clean them up for better visual impact.
Jan 27, 2020 08:32:08 #
Jan 27, 2020 08:38:51 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Larz wrote:
Thanks, Dave. In your case you don't put them out for public consumption, however.
They’re already in the public domain on Facebook for "public consumption". It’s just not an issue.
Jan 27, 2020 08:42:10 #
Jan 27, 2020 08:44:06 #
Larz wrote:
I would like opinions on something that bothers me... (show quote)
Many photos online have no credits or only partial information, such as date and location. If he gives credits to some of the photos then it appears to me that he is trying to do the courteous thing. With the others he may just be working with what info he has. If he posts dates that indicate he did not take the photo then it's pretty obvious that he is not trying to claim credit for the photo.
Jan 27, 2020 08:54:14 #
LFingar wrote:
Many photos online have no credits or only partial information, such as date and location. If he gives credits to some of the photos then it appears to me that he is trying to do the courteous thing. With the others he may just be working with what info he has. If he posts dates that indicate he did not take the photo then it's pretty obvious that he is not trying to claim credit for the photo.
Jan 27, 2020 08:57:46 #
He might not know who took the picture, but making certain modifications to a photo can permit someone to take credit.
Jan 27, 2020 09:02:34 #
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Jan 27, 2020 09:37:34 #
If he never gave photo credits 'maybe' you would have something to be concerned about something. From what you have said, it seems like you are looking for something to gripe about.
Have you asked the person who is posting the pictures why some have no photo credits? That would be the logical first step. IMHO. It seems you had the same gripe in August.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-603743-1.html
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Have you asked the person who is posting the pictures why some have no photo credits? That would be the logical first step. IMHO. It seems you had the same gripe in August.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-603743-1.html
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Jan 27, 2020 13:10:34 #
Much ado about nothing.
1. You stated he does give attribution on many photos - probably all the ones he has that information.
2. I taught history and did a lot of research, many if not most of those old photos they either don't know who took them, only have a guess or the collections from old photographers are in museums, libraries etc and available to the public. The Library of Congress has a site for photos from their collections. They are all ID'd as to status for public domain.
So get over it. Is there some reason you feel this way about the poster? Personal problem with the individual or maybe that the poster is out performing you?
You can research and rework or post images also.
1. You stated he does give attribution on many photos - probably all the ones he has that information.
2. I taught history and did a lot of research, many if not most of those old photos they either don't know who took them, only have a guess or the collections from old photographers are in museums, libraries etc and available to the public. The Library of Congress has a site for photos from their collections. They are all ID'd as to status for public domain.
So get over it. Is there some reason you feel this way about the poster? Personal problem with the individual or maybe that the poster is out performing you?
You can research and rework or post images also.
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