Copyright & ownership

mcdiejdh · 1 Sep 2006 at 20:54

Hi there,

I am new to photography and took my new D50 and 55-200mm nikon lens to the Manchester Pride parade and took the following shots:

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Question: First image was a classic (to me) and I was advised to send it to see if it could be published (somewhere appropriate). So who owns the copyright ?

I dont have a release and have no clue who the person was, as such I am reluctant to do anything.

Comments please.....

mcdiejdh · 1 Sep 2006 at 21:02

Thanks for the promt response

Do I not need is consent if it was to be used in any way ?

mcdiejdh · 1 Sep 2006 at 21:21

Opinion on the image for use for magazine etc.

Was entire fluke and only because one of my kids said look daddy !

mcdiejdh · 2 Sep 2006 at 00:26

Thanks to all who have commented.

So from what has been said I guess I could do what I want with all of the images since all were taken in open public (and some even mde eye contact for the photo's.

I would like to do something with the first image since it appeals to me but I dont know why other than the finger and the slogan on the T-shirt.

As I said i am new to photography with an SLR and have only ever made what could be called snapshots. So i am quiet flattered that someone suggested that I (they on my behalf) try to get the finger one published. As for ££ i am not bothered I am just flattered that someone liked it beyond a snapshot.

As for manipulation they have only had a border, title & name added.

Thanks for the info