Well, I figure since I live about 10 miles from Dave C., I am the person he will come looking for first if I don't share my views.
I am the first to admit, that showing off my images is a real rush for me. Being published in calendars and magazines for substandard pay, or on the Internet for nothing, is not an issue, because I'd be out shooting them anyway. Might as well get a little return on what you have done, right? (Dave and I have had many debates over this). I also take a lot of pride in the images I create, and the uniqueness of my images is part of the good feeling I get sharing my pix with others. Sharing my pictures, or having them stolen and used without my permission, however, are two very different worlds altogether. I WILL NOT TOLERATE IN ANY WAY, THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MY IMAGES! PERIOD! They are mine, I created them. I am more than willing to share them with almost anyone, provided they have my permission, which usually includes a certain amount of input in how they will be displayed. Although I would consider myself a very serious amatuer photographer, or a semi-pro, money is usually not an issue to use one of my images. For the sake of everyone, just ask, and ye' shall receive (most of the time, anyway), OK? Rick Newton att: Dave C. Even though Mr. Gardner doesn't think you speak for everyone, you certainly do speak for the majority of us. Thank you. BTW, in the case of Mr. Gardner's youth, he is older than we are <g> -> SPORRS: Serious Photographers of Railroad Related Subjects -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs
