Cool composite work- are any of the layers here yours or did you pull things off the internet? Your result fits the Alice in Wonderland story perfectly!
@olivetreeann Hi Ann - the background is mine - I formed the clock from 2 images and the rabbit was originally from the internet but I've changed his shape and colour and position of eyes to make him fit the scene and look at the big clock. It's tricky to find images online which are not copyright - that's why I was a bit worried about using the mural in the other composite - I couldn't remember where it came from but I had a feeling it was a street mural somewhere. I usually try to have as much as possible which is mine - sometimes though crazy ideas aren't possible to implement with just your own stuff. Cheers Rob
Hi Jackie,Sharon,Wendy, Jane, Etienne and Shutterbug - Ann asked a very interesting question about this composite and it made me wonder what the actual copyright laws covered. I'm still not sure as it's very confusing but I thought you might also be interested in this info:
Hi again Ann - your query before made me wonder how you are supposed to know whether an image is protected by copyright and, if it is, whether or not you can use it in any way at all. It was all quite interesting - I discovered the following things:
2. There is a concept called "fair use" which makes it even more confusing - I think that is sometimes what I do. I'll let you read it if you're interested.
3. I used their directions on Google to try to identify the mural in my other composite - would you believe it was a photo of a "paint by numbers" activity!! Is a thing such as that - sold for $3 - copyrighted?Also, I had already changed it quite considerably too - after Ann's question? Does that make it ";fair "
4. Apparently fairy tale characters and characters from old stories eg the rabbit shown here, are considered Public Domain and as such can be used.
@robz I think that if you: (a) clearly acknowledge the artist/photographer/source; (b) do not use the image for financial gain; and (c) 'publish' on a private site you're very likely OK. I seem to recall that 365 is not classified as an open site.
I had this concern on wwyd189. I made a composite that had the 7 Dwarves marching out of a spot on the original. I was really pleased with the results, but never put it up because I wasn’t sure Disney would appreciate it.
@robz You've blended the mix really well Rob. I've been collecting pictures for a couple years now for my composite work. I've never tried "free" stuff off the internet but I would imagine it'd be hard to find. So good work!!
And thanks for all that research. Yes, I believe that most of the really old illustrations of fairy tale characters like Humpty Dumpty and the White Rabbit can be considered as Public Domain. I do think you have to check though as some might be copyrighted- like Winnie the Pooh pictures from the A. A. Milne book. BUT if you're only using something here on 365 I don't think it will come under much scrutiny. What gets folks into trouble is using a photo in another photo, promoting it as their own and getting paid for it. That's when a copyright is violated. I try to only use my stuff- or whatever is in my photo processing program. However if I'm going to sell the photo- I only use my pictures, my backgrounds and my textures. That way I never have to look over my shoulder as they say here in the US. Thanks again for providing the link and info!
@granagringa Thanks for your lovely comment Granagringa - I guess we all have more time on our hands at the moment. I hope everything is not too bad in your part of the world. The numbers coming out of the USA are very frightening.
@koalagardens Thanks so much Katrina - they are also quite addictive - don't you think. One silly little idea and it just gets bigger and bigger as you play! Fills in lots of time anyway. :)
@shutterbug49 Hi Shutterbug - it's always in the back of your mind isn't it? And so very confusing - even with articles like this - your situation with the Disney copyright was a good example. :)
@casablanca LOL - Hi Casablanca - I think it might be all tied up with the glass or two of wine at the end of a boring day! Crazy things spring to mind! And - I'll send you an email with a photo of Hamish - he's pretty cute.....XX
I think you have brilliantly represented the world of Alice in Wonderland. This is a real piece of work. Thank you for your time and for your dedication, the result was fully worth it !
Hi again Ann - your query before made me wonder how you are supposed to know whether an image is protected by copyright and, if it is, whether or not you can use it in any way at all. It was all quite interesting - I discovered the following things:
1. It is a very confusing subject area. This site helped to outline the main idea (in the USA)
; https://www.google.com/search?q=How+to+decide+if+an+image+is+copyright+protected&oq=How+to+decide+if+an+image+is+copyright+protected&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.12913j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
2. There is a concept called "fair use" which makes it even more confusing - I think that is sometimes what I do. I'll let you read it if you're interested.
3. I used their directions on Google to try to identify the mural in my other composite - would you believe it was a photo of a "paint by numbers" activity!! Is a thing such as that - sold for $3 - copyrighted?Also, I had already changed it quite considerably too - after Ann's question? Does that make it ";fair "
4. Apparently fairy tale characters and characters from old stories eg the rabbit shown here, are considered Public Domain and as such can be used.
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And thanks for all that research. Yes, I believe that most of the really old illustrations of fairy tale characters like Humpty Dumpty and the White Rabbit can be considered as Public Domain. I do think you have to check though as some might be copyrighted- like Winnie the Pooh pictures from the A. A. Milne book. BUT if you're only using something here on 365 I don't think it will come under much scrutiny. What gets folks into trouble is using a photo in another photo, promoting it as their own and getting paid for it. That's when a copyright is violated. I try to only use my stuff- or whatever is in my photo processing program. However if I'm going to sell the photo- I only use my pictures, my backgrounds and my textures. That way I never have to look over my shoulder as they say here in the US. Thanks again for providing the link and info!