Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/11/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I believe that you have to ask permission even then. Secondly, I am not sure how "editorial" this is. To me, this guy's blog looks like something building up to being the authoritative site on iconic photographs, with a view towards future monetization. Cheers, Nathan Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu http://www.nathanfoto.com PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ YNWA On Nov 13, 2011, at 11:49 AM, Richard Man wrote: > I don't want to incur the wrath of Uncle Ted or anyone else, I am just > genuinely not sure: but isn't this the generaul accepted fair use for > editorial usage? > > On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 1:27 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at > frozenlight.eu>wrote: > >> No, I had not read the comments, indeed. >> >> Ted, did you report the guy to wordpress.com? You should be able to get >> the guy shut down. >> >> Cheers, >> Nathan >> >> Nathan Wajsman >> Alicante, Spain >> http://www.frozenlight.eu >> http://www.greatpix.eu >> http://www.nathanfoto.com >> PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws >> Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ >> >> >> YNWA >> >> >> >> On Nov 13, 2011, at 9:48 AM, piers at hemy.org wrote: >> >>> did you read the comments on the Wordpress page, Herb? The one from Dr >>> Ted himself, noting that the image appears to have been stolen? >>> >>> I assume Nathan (IP professional, no?) didn't either! >>> >>> Piers >>> >>> On 13/11/2011, Herbert Kanner <kanner at acm.org> wrote: >>>> Thanks, Ted. BTW, Nathan Wajsman sent me this link, which had not >>>> only the picture but a piece about Trudeau: >>>> >> http://iconicphotos.wordpress.com/2010/04/09/trudeau-slides-down-a-banister/ >>>> >>>> Herb >>>> >>>>>> Ted, >>>>>> >>>>>> I'd love to see that picture of the Prime Minister. I looked at >>>>>> tedgrant.com (first at Portraits and then at Fine Art--had to be >>>>>> art :-)--and finally everywhere else. What's the secret key? >>>>>> >>>>>> Herb :-( >>>>> >>>>> Hi Herb, >>>>> See site address.... TEDGRANTPHOTO.COM Then click on Biography >>>>> and it is there along with a couple other Happy Snaps! :-) >>>>> >>>>> Thank you for looking and apologies due to lack of directions. >>>>> cheers, >>>>> ted >>>>> >>>>> =========================== >>>>>>> Ken Carney OFFERED: >>>>>>>>> Henceforth, I will print only in editions of six. So much yet to >>>>>>>>> learn about this business.<<< >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Ken, >>>>>>> A short Friday evening LUG quick scan of postings and I happened to >>>>>>> notice this "Fine ART Print photograph.?" :-) And your comment of >>>>>>> price. :-) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On my webpage TEDGRANTPHOTO.COM it is possible to see my photograph >>>>>>> in question ... I'm the only shooter in the world who took it! >>>>>>> Canada's Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau sliding down a banister stair >>>>>>> case railing. Simple enough photo to say the least. M6, manual >>>>>>> focus, film and be there sort of moment! :-) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> And only me, simply because I heard people laughing, turned around? >>>>>>> AND THERE HE WAS.... "CLICK!" >>>>>>> >>>>>>> HOWEVER! Only 5 signed 16X20 prints have been sold. each at $1000.00 >>>>>>> That was it! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> However recently the photograph has been considered in the world >>>>>>> shaking capitals of the world or wherever these things are done? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> #1 >>>>>>> Considered: "The most ICONIC POLITICAL PHOTOGRAPH IN THE HISTORY OF >>>>>>> CANADA!" The price will increase immeasurably through the gallery >>>>>>> handling my prints for sale if requested?. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 2# Next evaluation: >>>>>>> Considered: "The Second most, "ICONIC PHOTOGRAPH IN THE HISTORY OF >>>>>>> CANADA." I have no problem being second as I'm beat out by a >>>>>>> photograph taken during WW1 as the Canadian Army forces charged >>>>>>> "VIMY RIDGE!" How could one feel bad about being second to a moment >>>>>>> like that? Imagine the photographer with whatever type camera and >>>>>>> sheet film in the middle of that most horrendous battle? ... It sure >>>>>>> as hell wasn't a Leica! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> But what has happened is........ "The value of my photograph of the >>>>>>> Prime Minister has increased immeasurably." Due to the evaluation >>>>>>> counts. I didn't know anything about it until advised recently! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The sale of prints has it's up's and downs, sometimes beyond our >>>>>>> wildest imaginations when we look at the photograph! The action of a >>>>>>> known celebrity or a quiet farm scene somwhere on the planet! ART >>>>>>> PHOTOGRAPHY? It's judged by the "ART COMMUNITIES OF THE WORLD!" And >>>>>>> most of us don't have a clue what they think nor re-act to. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Re-action by another photographer? "Well hell all he's doing is >>>>>>> sliding down a banister! Get over it! Hell anybody could've shot >>>>>>> that." >>>>>>> >>>>>>> He's right. ;-) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> But think about this in cameras of today? Manual focus M6 in hand, >>>>>>> hear laughter? Quickly turn around, see subject, raise camera very >>>>>>> quickly. FOCUS and he is still moving toward you..... "CLICK! ' >>>>>>> Second frame, focus quickly, click.... (blow that shot!) Third >>>>>>> try?.... Focus, shoot ... out of focus get the hell out of the way, >>>>>>> he's nearly on top of me! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It's nothing more than... "see-shoot!" Not a techie thought in a >>>>>>> multi-milli second! And the Great Spirit on my shoulder and trigger >>>>>>> finger.... "CLICK!" :-) Truth is? Heck I just got lucky! :-) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> cheers, >>>>>>> Dr. ted >>>>>>> Back to writing! It's coming along nicely. I may drop a line or two >>>>>>> next week? ;-) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Herbert Kanner >>>>>> kanner at acm.org >>>>>> 650-326-8204 >>>>>> >>>>>> Question authority and the authorities will question you. >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Herbert Kanner >>>> kanner at acm.org >>>> 650-326-8204 >>>> >>>> Question authority and the authorities will question you. >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > > -- > // richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >