geni wrote:
On 1/15/07, Ray Saintonge saintonge@telus.net wrote:
This photo may be in the public domain by abandonment. This would happen when an otherwise copyright item has been widely re-distributed for a long time, and the copyright owner does nothing about it. This photo was taken by a professional wildlife photographer who should have a basic understanding of the rules. He uploaded the photo himself. Is there any record of his complaining about its general use?
Yes. To us. Ask the foundation for details.
Fine. Since I'm not going to pursue this matter, I don't need to track down the details. That a real owner has commented is significant. The courts may still decide that he has abandoned his coprights, but I'm happy to let that be somebody else's fight.
Ec