Photo Ownership

[Jim Holland]

Greetings!

	I have purchased PRCo prints from a multitude of sources and received
the same identical print from several different sources.  And each of
these prints was made from a negative - and the prints were not copies
of another print - these are readily identified.
	So it is possible that there was more than one photographer at the same
location snapping photos and very possibly it was some type of railfan
excursion.  Even the photo that Fred thinks is his own could be the
print of another photographer who was at the same location - but there
may be special identifying features where Fred can identify his photo.
	Think we have been thru this before and are well versed about posting
the work of others.    NO  ONE  HERE  is guilty of posting Fred's work 
--  the finger pointing needs to be done elsewhere!

Kenneth and Tracie Josephson wrote:

> > "Fred W. Schneider III" wrote:

> > I would like your assurance that photo #86 will be deleted immediately
> > because, again, you have taken the liberty to publish my work without
> > first obtaining permission.

> Just a reminder to everyone who sends images to Dave or to other sites.
> Please make every effort to find out who the photographer is and get
> his/her permission before sending it to a web site. If the picture is
> ancient, a museum group may own the rights. And make sure the
> photographer knows the images can be downloaded by viewers. Also, make
> sure the web master credits the photographer once permission is
> obtained.

> If you can't track down the owner, leave the image in your album or
> slide box!

> I have some dynamite DC Transit and early Pittsburgh stuff I haven't
> sent in because I haven't been able to trace who the photographer is/was
> or who currently owns the rights. I also have some Joe Diaz Pittsburgh
> and Theodore Taetsch DC images that will not be sent to Dave's unless
> these guys give the green light.

> Please don't assume anything. Ken J.
	
James B. Holland

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