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Topics amongst the Postings to PI recently have been: Corbis Rights Grab. What probably appeared to Corbis's Ad Agency as a fun competition looked that way until you checked out the T & C's, they include "All rights assigned throughout the Universe"! extends even beyond the Known Universe, that's some Rights Grab. PI Members have been commenting on News Sites and Blogs and e-mailing the Judges. I've won a Court case! Thats a subject line to make you open a message. An update on a story from last year where a members picture was used in an ad that it was not licensed for. The advertiser refused to pay, the PI Member went to Court and finally obtained a judgement for Breach of Copyright. Not a Pretty Face. Another update from a PI Member who was punched in the face whilst covering a Wedding. Good news is that he's now got a straight nose again.
Washing Cameras and Straps was the subject line, but why? Having a Tom Cat around could be the reason, Bags, Cameras and Lenses needed cleaning. Apart from cleaning advice there were comments from both Animal Lovers and Haters. Once, when photographing a building, 4x5 up a tall tripod, me on a stepladder, I looked down to see a dog cocking it's leg over my nearly new velvet lined aluminium case. Couldn't get down in time!
Contributed by David Williams |
