Ray Saintonge wrote:
It doesn't mean that the scan is copyright either; that depends on whether there is a creative act in making that scan.
True, though the standard for what constitutes a creative act varies widely.
A photograph of public property is copyrightable of course, but, at least in Canada, taking a picture of an permanently placed building or outdoor statue is not a breach of copyright, even if you intend to publish the photograph.
Sure, of course not.... wasn't what I was saying. The issue is that many people will agree that photographs can be creative works, but fail to see that there's no clear distinction between scans and other photographs.
-- Jake