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Group: uk.transport.london · Group Profile
Author: Michael Hoffman
Date: Feb 23, 2008 06:11

Dave wrote:
> "Jeremy Double" btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:g42dndoVXZnzHyPanZ2dnUVZ8qaqnZ2d@bt.com...
>>
>> It is anyone's right to take photos in a public place...
>>
>> I may think that it's dangerous to climb precipitous rock faces, and
>> the treatment of people who fall off is a potential burden on the
>> NHS. I wouldn't do it myself, but many people get enjoyment from the
>> hobby of rock climbing, so I wouldn't condemn people for doing it.
>>
>> Similarly, some people get pleasure from taking pictures in public
>> places (probably hoping to be the next Cartier-Bresson). I don't see
>> that it's anyone else's business to approve or disapprove of it.
>>
>
> If you are photographed, you own the copyright to that image unless you
> agree otherwise with the photographer.

No, you don't. The copyright belongs to the photographer. Just like if I
write a book about you or a song about you the copyright still belongs
to me.
--
Michael Hoffman
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