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I’ve always been a firm believer in the power of using photos to illustrate my blog posts; after all a picture tells a thousand words, so with this in mind it was photos, of other illustrations, right from the word go. Wherever possible, I used my own photos, but when there was nothing appropriate or, I didn’t have a suitable picture to illuminate my point, I reverted to good old Google Images. This is a great way to enhance my blog, thought I and, what’s more, it’s quick, convenient, contains fine examples of what I’m looking for and above all it’s free. Unfortunately, I was wrong on that last point; very wrong in fact, for you see gentle readers, I was blissfully unaware of the law of copyright. Click on virtually any photo or picture on Google Images and you will notice the following disclaimer, in small print, underneath. “Images may be subject to copyright.”
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After ignoring this warning a few times, I thought I’d better look into the issue a little deeper. I discovered that photographs are considered as “Intellectual Property,” and thus belong to the person who created them (took the photo, basically). Based on what I discovered I took the decision to only use my own photographs or, if I did use examples from Google Images, I would ensure they were “free to use”and in the “public domain.” If you want to explore this area further, the UK Government’s website (https://www.gov.uk/intellectual-property-an-overview) provides an interesting overview on copyright and intellectual property rights. Since that moment of enlightenment, I haven’t really looked back, and would go as far as saying creating that perfect photo is part and parcel of producing a successful blog post, and also part of the fun. With even bottom of the range Smart Phones having a built-in high-definition camera, we’re all photographers now, and as long as you’ve got you phone handy, then there’s every chance of taking that perfect shot.
This leads nicely on to the main point of this post, which is do you need permission to take that all important snap? And is the act of pointing a camera at someone an infringement of their own personal liberty? The answer to both questions is “no,” at least in the UK and with certain provisos, but even then, this is a very grey area, given the almost universal prevalence of Smart Phone cameras.
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I admit to being somewhat circumspect when I take photos, and in some situations, such as a quiet pub, have sometimes asked the proprietor if it’s OK to take photos. In virtually all cases it is, but a couple of weeks ago I was caught out and asked, quire pointedly, what I was doing. Son Matthew found this far more embarrassing than I did, but as he often moans when I stop to take a photo, whilst we’re out and about, he for once, felt vindicated. It was Sunday morning and we’d been for breakfast at a small café in Tonbridge. You can read about it here (https://baileysbeerblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/breakfast-at-goodfellas.html). After an excellent breakfast, I took several photos as we made our way out of the café, before pausing outside to take a few shots of the exterior. Looking back I wasn’t particularly discreet with my camera pointing, so it was no surprise that the manager followed us outside.
She asked, with a hint of irritation in her voice, “May I enquire why you’re taking photos?” I understood her concern, especially given the situation regarding Coronavirus, so I hurriedly explained that I was not from the local council or the government, and there were no sinister reasons for me taking photos of her premises.
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I handed her a business card and told her I was a beer writer, with my own blog about beer, pubs and travel. My son and I had just enjoyed an excellent breakfast in her café, and I would be giving the place a good write-up. I’m not sure she believed me, but the incident did add fuel to Matthew’s sense of snap-happy and rather embarrassing father. I appreciate that things are difficult for many businesses, and that given the current restrictions, and the media-induced state of panic and paranoia surrounding anything even remotely connected with Covid-19, it’s understandable for owners of pubs, bars and restaurants to think that some “do-gooder” is out to get them, by attempting to show their premises in a bad light.
I will therefore be even more circumspect than usual and, where necessary, explain, out of courtesy, why I would like to take photos, whilst emphasising that I am NOT some government lackey, or local-authority prod-nose!
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I’ve always been a firm believer in the power of using photos to illustrate my blog posts; after all a picture tells a thousand words, so with this in mind it was photos, of other illustrations, right from the word go. Wherever possible, I used my own photos, but when there was nothing appropriate or, I didn’t have a suitable picture to illuminate my point, I reverted to good old Google Images. This is a great way to enhance my blog, thought I and, what’s more, it’s quick, convenient, contains fine examples of what I’m looking for and above all it’s free. Unfortunately, I was wrong on that last point; very wrong in fact, for you see gentle readers, I was blissfully unaware of the law of copyright. Click on virtually any photo or picture on Google Images and you will notice the following disclaimer, in small print, underneath. “Images may be subject to copyright.”
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R3xAjCYo5ao/X1Sru3KREVI/AAAAAAAApH4/ck9nBPa8qRwMOzE1NIP23EMjfEvYvs7UwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_20200430_190756.jpg (https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R3xAjCYo5ao/X1Sru3KREVI/AAAAAAAApH4/ck9nBPa8qRwMOzE1NIP23EMjfEvYvs7UwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200430_190756.jpg)
After ignoring this warning a few times, I thought I’d better look into the issue a little deeper. I discovered that photographs are considered as “Intellectual Property,” and thus belong to the person who created them (took the photo, basically). Based on what I discovered I took the decision to only use my own photographs or, if I did use examples from Google Images, I would ensure they were “free to use”and in the “public domain.” If you want to explore this area further, the UK Government’s website (https://www.gov.uk/intellectual-property-an-overview) provides an interesting overview on copyright and intellectual property rights. Since that moment of enlightenment, I haven’t really looked back, and would go as far as saying creating that perfect photo is part and parcel of producing a successful blog post, and also part of the fun. With even bottom of the range Smart Phones having a built-in high-definition camera, we’re all photographers now, and as long as you’ve got you phone handy, then there’s every chance of taking that perfect shot.
This leads nicely on to the main point of this post, which is do you need permission to take that all important snap? And is the act of pointing a camera at someone an infringement of their own personal liberty? The answer to both questions is “no,” at least in the UK and with certain provisos, but even then, this is a very grey area, given the almost universal prevalence of Smart Phone cameras.
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y3qW7NnOsEw/X1Sr9pJuYVI/AAAAAAAApH8/Sjtpze-TFQYOMZ4iHOLn2xAgK1seSYtCACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/20190407_111807.jpg (https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y3qW7NnOsEw/X1Sr9pJuYVI/AAAAAAAApH8/Sjtpze-TFQYOMZ4iHOLn2xAgK1seSYtCACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20190407_111807.jpg)
I admit to being somewhat circumspect when I take photos, and in some situations, such as a quiet pub, have sometimes asked the proprietor if it’s OK to take photos. In virtually all cases it is, but a couple of weeks ago I was caught out and asked, quire pointedly, what I was doing. Son Matthew found this far more embarrassing than I did, but as he often moans when I stop to take a photo, whilst we’re out and about, he for once, felt vindicated. It was Sunday morning and we’d been for breakfast at a small café in Tonbridge. You can read about it here (https://baileysbeerblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/breakfast-at-goodfellas.html). After an excellent breakfast, I took several photos as we made our way out of the café, before pausing outside to take a few shots of the exterior. Looking back I wasn’t particularly discreet with my camera pointing, so it was no surprise that the manager followed us outside.
She asked, with a hint of irritation in her voice, “May I enquire why you’re taking photos?” I understood her concern, especially given the situation regarding Coronavirus, so I hurriedly explained that I was not from the local council or the government, and there were no sinister reasons for me taking photos of her premises.
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yib1IH3Mr48/X1SsO6ezTGI/AAAAAAAApII/zm-ymGUIrYEt0eSSmB423HZZbbDCw_pOwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/DSCN2151.JPG (https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yib1IH3Mr48/X1SsO6ezTGI/AAAAAAAApII/zm-ymGUIrYEt0eSSmB423HZZbbDCw_pOwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCN2151.JPG)
I handed her a business card and told her I was a beer writer, with my own blog about beer, pubs and travel. My son and I had just enjoyed an excellent breakfast in her café, and I would be giving the place a good write-up. I’m not sure she believed me, but the incident did add fuel to Matthew’s sense of snap-happy and rather embarrassing father. I appreciate that things are difficult for many businesses, and that given the current restrictions, and the media-induced state of panic and paranoia surrounding anything even remotely connected with Covid-19, it’s understandable for owners of pubs, bars and restaurants to think that some “do-gooder” is out to get them, by attempting to show their premises in a bad light.
I will therefore be even more circumspect than usual and, where necessary, explain, out of courtesy, why I would like to take photos, whilst emphasising that I am NOT some government lackey, or local-authority prod-nose!
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More... (https://baileysbeerblog.blogspot.com/2020/09/caught-on-camera.html)