Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Nov 2005 at 18:37, Rob Studdert wrote: On 1 Nov 2005 at 14:42, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Am I obligated not to show anyone the other pics? What about the one she saw and didn't want me to show? Forget that you ever pressed the shutter when she was in front of the camera, leave her

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread Eactivist
Shel, it sounds to me like you think they are good -- she thinks they are bad. And that you think if you show them to others they will think they are good. Ergo, she will change her mind and then think they are good too. But I wouldn't count on it. For instance, personally, I rarely like

RE: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread Markus Maurer
greetings Markus -Original Message- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 2:18 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: A Small Dilemma If she explicitly said not to post her photo, take that as generic regarding all photos of her. Unless

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! At least this is what I would do... I too have some very nice pictures (to my eye at least) that I cannot show anyone *sigh*. Boris you kinky bugger ;-))) ROTFLMAO... Nothing really kinky, Cotty... Not in a sense you might have thought about it anyway ;-). -- Boris

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread John Forbes
On Wed, 02 Nov 2005 03:01:45 -, David Oswald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom C wrote: From: David Oswald [EMAIL PROTECTED] How about a little more relaxed attitude toward sharing the picture. I'll take a shot of my wife, and she'll say, Oh, I hate that one, don't show anyone. I

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread frank theriault
On 11/1/05, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not long ago an acquaintance came to visit. We were talking about photography and cameras, and ended up using one of my cameras to photograph one another. I got a few nice shots of her, and showed her one, which she didn't like. She

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread frank theriault
On 11/1/05, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you show that one pic at this point, she could probably successfully sue you. snip sue for what? she knew the photo was being taken and didn't object to that, she only objected to shel showing it, afaik. assuming shel will not be showing

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread Raimo K
Show me the pics and I´ll give you my answer ;-) All the best! Raimo K personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho/ Quoting Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Not long ago an acquaintance came to visit. We were talking about photography and cameras, and ended up

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: A Small Dilemma On 11/1/05, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you show that one pic at this point, she could probably successfully sue you. snip sue for what? she knew the photo was being taken and didn't object

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread frank theriault
On 11/2/05, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A person can launch a lawsuit for pretty much any reason, if they desire. true. implicit in my question was that the lawsuit not be frivolous or vexatious. If she finds the final picture to be defaming, and has given specific instructions to

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread Adam Maas
frank theriault wrote: --SNIP-- with the greatest of respect: wrong! defamation is the publication or utterance of an untruth about someone. truth is a complete defense to the charge. assuming that shel hasn't manipulated the photos, he can't be sued for defamation. --SNIP-- -frank

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread John Forbes
How did George Galloway prove that defamation isn't the publication of an untruth about someone? John On Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:56:23 -, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: frank theriault wrote: --SNIP-- with the greatest of respect: wrong! defamation is the publication or utterance of

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread Cotty
On 2/11/05, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: At least this is what I would do... I too have some very nice pictures (to my eye at least) that I cannot show anyone *sigh*. Boris you kinky bugger ;-))) ROTFLMAO... Nothing really kinky, Cotty... Not in a sense you might have thought

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread P. J. Alling
In some jurisdictions judges like to make the law. A good judge who knew and respected the law would throw a baseless lawsuit out, but with some you can't be sure they even know the law it's not required frank theriault wrote: On 11/2/05, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A person

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread frank theriault
On 11/2/05, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In some jurisdictions judges like to make the law. A good judge who knew and respected the law would throw a baseless lawsuit out, but with some you can't be sure they even know the law it's not required a plaintiff must make out a prima

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-02 Thread Kenneth Waller
In some jurisdictions judges like to make the law. I don't think this is limited by jurisdictions. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: A Small Dilemma A good judge who knew and respected the law would throw a baseless lawsuit out

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread keith_w
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Not long ago an acquaintance came to visit. We were talking about photography and cameras, and ended up using one of my cameras to photograph one another. I got a few nice shots of her, and showed her one, which she didn't like. She specifically asked - in fact told me

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Shel, Part of the obligation depends on the relationship. If you wish to maintain the relationship, then you should probably comply with her requests. When I am confronted with a situation like that, I do try to probe as to what the objection is. Sometimes we can take a few shots to

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Cotty
On 1/11/05, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: Not long ago an acquaintance came to visit. We were talking about photography and cameras, and ended up using one of my cameras to photograph one another. I got a few nice shots of her, and showed her one, which she didn't like. She

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Gonz
Show us the picture(s) so we can make a determination of your obligations. ;) rg Shel Belinkoff wrote: Not long ago an acquaintance came to visit. We were talking about photography and cameras, and ended up using one of my cameras to photograph one another. I got a few nice shots of her,

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread John Francis
On Tue, Nov 01, 2005 at 02:42:13PM -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Not long ago an acquaintance came to visit. We were talking about photography and cameras, and ended up using one of my cameras to photograph one another. I got a few nice shots of her, and showed her one, which she didn't like.

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread skye
On 11/1/05, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not long ago an acquaintance came to visit. We were talking about photography and cameras, and ended up using one of my cameras to photograph one another. I got a few nice shots of her, and showed her one, which she didn't like. She

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread japilado
If this acquaintance is a friend, I would want to retain the friendship and not publish any of the pictures. How about showing the ones she took of you? Jim A. Not long ago an acquaintance came to visit. We were talking about photography and cameras, and ended up using one of my cameras

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Why are you surprised, John? I'm a curious fellow and would like to hear what others think or may do in such a situation. The question was prompted by comments made in another thread, and it's been on my mind for a while to get a sense of how others see this situation. Shel You meet the nicest

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Interspersed [Original Message] From: skye Am I obligated not to show anyone the other pics? What about the one she saw and didn't want me to show? Pardon me for saying so, but it kind of sounds like you're asking for an excuse to do the opposite of what your acquaintance wants you

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Depends on what? Shel You meet the nicest people with a Pentax [Original Message] From: Cotty Am I obligated not to show anyone the other pics? What about the one she saw and didn't want me to show? Har, this is straight out of a 'Scruples' box. Depends.

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Shel Belinkoff
They hoovered ... not a one was in focus ... which surprised me considering that she's a photographer of some skill. Maybe her heart wasn't in it ... Shel You meet the nicest people with a Pentax [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] How about showing the ones she took of you?

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: A Small Dilemma Not long ago an acquaintance came to visit. We were talking about photography and cameras, and ended up using one of my cameras to photograph one another. I got a few nice shots of her, and showed her one, which

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread John Francis
I'd have thought there was a pretty strong moral obligation not to show a picture you were asked not to show by the subject, unless there was a pretty good reason not to respect her wishes. And if you have a good reason to believe she would object to you showing the others, I think you should

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
Just my opinions... Am I obligated not to show anyone the other pics? If its anything like the one she specifically warned against - yes. What about the one she saw and didn't want me to show? I think you know the answer to this one. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Shel

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Tom C
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't have enough friends and aquaintances to risk alienating any of them. Just go for it. ;-) Tom C.

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
If she explicitly said not to post her photo, take that as generic regarding all photos of her. Unless you just want to piss her off, that is. ;-) Godfrey On Nov 1, 2005, at 2:42 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Not long ago an acquaintance came to visit. We were talking about photography and

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread graywolf
Legally, you probably have no worry because of implied consent. She most likely could not prove she told you not to show that one, and even if she could it would only be binging on that particular photo, if the situation was as you described it. Morally, if you subscribe to any moral system,

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Common sense would seem to dictate that one respect the wishes of a friend, particularly when it comes to such things as making public an image the friend doesn't want displayed. Paul On Nov 1, 2005, at 7:17 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Why are you surprised, John? I'm a curious fellow and would

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread David Oswald
How about a little more relaxed attitude toward sharing the picture. I'll take a shot of my wife, and she'll say, Oh, I hate that one, don't show anyone. I happen to like it. I'll email it to other family members. They all tell her how much they like it, and suddenly she's glad I sent it to

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Tom C
From: David Oswald [EMAIL PROTECTED] How about a little more relaxed attitude toward sharing the picture. I'll take a shot of my wife, and she'll say, Oh, I hate that one, don't show anyone. I happen to like it. I'll email it to other family members. They all tell her how much they like

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread David Oswald
Tom C wrote: From: David Oswald [EMAIL PROTECTED] How about a little more relaxed attitude toward sharing the picture. I'll take a shot of my wife, and she'll say, Oh, I hate that one, don't show anyone. I happen to like it. I'll email it to other family members. They all tell her how

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Tom C
Ain't THAT the truth! LOL. Tom C. From: David Oswald [EMAIL PROTECTED] But every wife is different (and even the same wife can be different on different days)... ;) Dave

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Oswald Subject: Re: A Small Dilemma But every wife is different (and even the same wife can be different on different days)... ;) Your wife is that stable? Lucky guy. William Robb

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Not long ago an acquaintance came to visit. We were talking about photography and cameras, and ended up using one of my cameras to photograph one another. I got a few nice shots of her, and showed her one, which she didn't like. She specifically asked - in fact told me on no uncertain

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread David Mann
On Nov 2, 2005, at 11:42 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Am I obligated not to show anyone the other pics? What about the one she saw and didn't want me to show? If she expressed strong dissatisfaction with the one pic you showed her, I'd be hesitant to show any of the others without first

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Cotty
On 1/11/05, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: Depends on what? Depends on how close the acquaintance is. Depends on the true facts of the situation as interpreted by the photographer and the sitter, and how those facts relate to one another in context. Depends on how strongly they

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Cotty
On 2/11/05, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: At least this is what I would do... I too have some very nice pictures (to my eye at least) that I cannot show anyone *sigh*. Boris you kinky bugger ;-))) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

RE: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Jens Bladt
Shel I'd choose not to show the pic she didn't like and asked you not to show. If the other pics are very much like this one, don't show these either? If they are quite different, you could publish them or perhaps show them to her and ask if you can publish them. Unless it is otherwise important,

Re: A Small Dilemma

2005-11-01 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 Nov 2005 at 14:42, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Am I obligated not to show anyone the other pics? What about the one she saw and didn't want me to show? Forget that you ever pressed the shutter when she was in front of the camera, leave her to her personal image issues. Rob Studdert