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Hi I was in the park today and someone had set up to take some pictures of a bloke shaving, I took a couple of pics as it might be intersting. An old granny came over and said I couldn't take any pictures as it is copyrighted is she right ? public land and near a public statue. Would welcome any advice on this one.
 
Copyright means when you use some other persons stuff. If you used some one else's photo and they didn't give you permission to use the photo that's copyright. I think she ment permission of the guy shaving in fairness.

You are also allowed to take what ever photo you like on public footpath, road, building etc... Its just private land your not allowed to.
 
The setup was paid for by someone so was 'theirs' - since it was in public space it could be said you have every right to photograph what is going on. However should you try to sell the images? Probably legally you can but morally? The setup cannot be copyrighted, as such. Her terminology was incorrect IMO. But someone with more knowledge will be along...
 
Thank you for your advice, I never sell any of my images it is just a hobby. About the only thing I can do with my disability and then I do it badly most of time :gag:
 
Copyright does not apply in this case, if the photographer had a setup in a public space then you're within your rights to photograph what you like.

The lady seems to be another busybody quoting rubbish.
 
AdamK said:
Yep I would say you are in the clear in this case.
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Absolutely. She was mistaken, though to be fair, not many people do understand copyright, or when it's likely to be infringed. This is not helped by the law often not seeming to be particularly logical, or in line with natural justice, but there it is.

The only danger might be if you published the picture and misrepresented the artist in some way, but that would be a moral infringement, not copyright.

The other main risk is taking pictures in connection with your work, even out of hours or away from work premises, which are quite likely to be legally your employer's copyright.
 
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