I realize that there have been threads before on permissions and Street Photos..but this small piece seems to go beyond that. For those of you who are up to speed on the UK and Laws...is the info in this piece actually accurate? It seems like the end of photo sites and websites etc...in terms of protecting pictures..but then perhaps I am not understanding. The second part deals with the taking of pictures in public places...Can someone shed some light? I don't think the first part as been discussed here at the forum..but perhaps I just missed it?

http://www.copyrightaction.com/forum/uk-gov-nationalises-orphans-and-bans-non-consensual-photography-in-public?page=1

Thanks Phyllis

Just another shining example of our corrupt government raping it's 'citizens' so that it and it's cronies can profit.

Thanks for sharing Phyllis.

Thanks Bob, I guess I was a little surprised by the copyright issues. I don't really understand how legislation works in the UK or the EU for that matter so I am not sure how far along these proposed changes are. It would seem that if they go through, someone could visit any website and take what they like - even a private website.
Phyllis

That's exactly what will happen.

It's made me feel sick to my stomach reading that.

My immediate response is to remove all my images from the web and just keep them to myself.

You can see that the next stage of the street photography issue will be to make it apply to everyone and not just pros.
Then they'll be free to beat the crap out of protesters at demonstrations and no one will be allowed to take pictures of it happening.

The world becomes a more suffocating place by the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90ELleCQvew

B

I forgot to say Phyllis....you are not supposed to understand. Laws are written in a foreign language. It's called 'legalese'. Look it up if you don't believe me. The funny thing is, it looks just like English, sounds just like English, but the words often have different meanings. That why we need 'experts' called solicitors who are fluent in this foreign language to 're-present' us.

'I'm as mad as hell and I'm not gonna take it any more' - ;^)

B

It's quite what I predicted for reasons of inexorable logic (but didn't desire) in another thread. I was howled down - a case of shooting the messenger.

I can't be proud that I am proved right, but right I was!

However, it is not hopeless. There is no need of exaggerated despair. Photography in public will involve more people in its doing, more forethought and sensitivity, and more negotiation. While not ideal for photographers, of course, there is some good for personal privacy in this. Let's not be too unilateral about it all.

brose

http://www.brosepix.com

Picscout?
Way to go for 1X? Or something similar?

PicScout has pioneered a digital fingerprinting technology called PicScout ImageIRC? (index, registry and connection platform). Image buyers and creative pros who use PicScout's ImageExchange? browser add-on see an (i) icon on every fingerprinted image, anywhere it resides online. Anytime a potential buyer is perusing blogs and social networks, news sites, and even search engine results and encounters an image fingerprinted by PicScout, they see the (i), can click for more information, and click to your website to immediately license or purchase the image. Starting today, 8 million images that are priced for online sales by PhotoShelter photographers will begin the fingerprinting process through PicScout. PicScout makes image buyers happy because the search for new photography that's ready to license is easier than ever. ImageExchange gives them a path to buy it directly from the content creator on PhotoShelter. PicScout makes photographers (and other visual artists) really happy too, because they now have a new way to attract new buyers, regardless of where their content may reside online.

Andre..
Ah..why did not we think of this idea..we might be rich..I am going to check it out. Thanks. Phyllis

Yes, thanks Andre, worth a look!

brose

http://www.brosepix.com

What strikes me the most is this:


Unless is on film?? Why? What property does film have that does not breach the supposed privacy of people?

Perhaps is really time to go back to the darkroom full time and buy a decent scanner, finally.

:S

@ Andre

I just had a look at that site you linked, Picscout. They seem to be selling services rather than software, is that what you think? I don't see anywhere on the site to actually buy anything, services or software, do you?

brose

http://www.brosepix.com

Yes, I also noticed that. Pity..but I am sure that restictions like this will drive the software developers. Worth keeping an eye out for, it's just a matter of time.

I had a look at PicScout....the minimum number of images is 30,000.
I know I'm quite a distance short of that number so at least some of the features they advertise will be unavailable to me.

Interesting video.

Our own Labour and Conservative parties nicked an image and modified it for use in the election campaign without a care for the copyright owner.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezxe3idN5pU