And seriously, if they have your picture, how many other images did they heist? Assuming this is indeed your shot, somebody made the executive decision to go out and steal images without asking permission for an award-winning major studio production. What kind of message does that send around Hollywood? Or student film makers that they get away with this? Where does it end?
My Smugmug
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
The image appears at the 1hr: 07min 40-44 second mark in the film. Got a screenshot for you, uploading now.
I also looked at the credits, they credit the still photos to many, many people. If that is your shot it's also possible someone else gave them permission and passed it off as thier own.
You'll notice I don't copyright or right-click protect my images, never thought they were worth it. So it's entirely possible they saw it on the internets and stole it.
Nothing unusual about being found, I've discovered. A guy for Fulton Country, GA saw it and bought rights to use it. So, too, did a local insurance gentleman.
Did you put a copyright notice in the EXIF? Without that I can see a lot of people thinking the image was in the public domain. Putting a copyright in the EXIF may not protect a shot but it ought to at least keep honest people honest which, at the end of the day, is all you can really ask for.
Not the Same Photo
Based upon the photo that Differntseed captured from tv and posted here - it is NOT the same photo. Just look at the lights that are on in the buildings and compare them to eachother - not the same. Compare the streaming lights from the passing and approaching vehicles - not the same. Just look at the tall building in the center of the captured photo from tv (No lights on) and compare that to WXWAX's photo - (Just about all the room lights on) - not the same.
The photos are similar but definitly not the same.
P.S. Your photo (wxwax) is so much better than the one shown in the movie.....
Yup, not the same picture. Also notice the two green traffic signs over the highway: in the TV picture, they're under the curved skyscraper; in the other picture, they're off to the right (and there's even a third sign that is missing in the TV version).
Very similar pictures, but not the same.
Chuck
CWC Photography: “Painting pictures with cameras.” • Nature & Animals • Around the World • New York City • Miscellaneous • Sunsets • Central Park
Yup, not the same picture. Also notice the two green traffic signs over the highway: in the TV picture, they're under the curved skyscraper; in the other picture, they're off to the right (and there's even a third sign that is missing in the TV version).
Very similar pictures, but not the same.
The off-ramp on Sid's image is totally not there on the screenshot.
I guess, I won't be called as an expert to testify...
I'd get legal advice .... more than one opinion. If the case is clear cut that you have been wronged then I would think most attorneys would take the case under contingency.
Well, that's great news that it's not Sid's image. I was upset to think someone was 'stealing' your work. I thought about it and wondered how many of all of our images are 'floating' around out there. I did a search to see if I could find your image on someone else's site and I found this. Almost identical to the angle of your view, but definitely a different shot and no where near as spectacular in it's resulting image.
and while you're at it CC the photographer's guild. I'm sure they would just LOVE to learn a producer may be stealing images for uncredited use... http://www.ia669.com/
and while you're at it CC the photographer's guild. I'm sure they would just LOVE to learn a producer may be stealing images for uncredited use... http://www.ia669.com/
I agree, the photo posted here is not Sids, too many differences. Sids is better too. Some of the differences I noticed were, signs, building lights, angle seemed lower....I don't think PS could change all that.
The image appears at the 1hr: 07min 40-44 second mark in the film. Got a screenshot for you, uploading now.
I also looked at the credits, they credit the still photos to many, many people. If that is your shot it's also possible someone else gave them permission and passed it off as thier own.
That's embarassing! I apologize to those I slighted in this thread. Dang thing had me going. It's also similar to another image I took, but the angle's different.
That's embarassing! I apologize to those I slighted in this thread. Dang thing had me going. It's also similar to another image I took, but the angle's different.
Lol - Sid I'll buy you a beer. We all make mistakes ... and the fact that you shot your image through a hole in the wall adds credence that it wasn't a "stock" shot ... then again as a person that has never made a mistake in my life ... you can always come back under a different handle... lol
As I said, the skepticism here is kinda surprising and amusing.
You posted here seeking comment. I didn't detect any feedback that was offered other than to develop the topic you started, in an attempt to assist you. That was certainly my approach.
You've generated a lot of views and suggestions. What do you plan to do now?
Quite so. But you were stating the image was yours. Is that still your view?
You posted here seeking comment. I didn't detect any feedback that was offered other than to develop the topic you started, in an attempt to assist you. That was certainly my approach.
You've generated a lot of views and suggestions. What do you plan to do now?
You're one of the guys I was apologizing to.
If you follow the thread, you'll see that your suspicions were correct and that I was wrong: the shot isn't mine.
So I plan to sit here in embarassed silence and hope this stupid thread dies.
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Go get 'em!
And seriously, if they have your picture, how many other images did they heist? Assuming this is indeed your shot, somebody made the executive decision to go out and steal images without asking permission for an award-winning major studio production. What kind of message does that send around Hollywood? Or student film makers that they get away with this? Where does it end?
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
I also looked at the credits, they credit the still photos to many, many people. If that is your shot it's also possible someone else gave them permission and passed it off as thier own.
Edit: Here is the image:
Did you put a copyright notice in the EXIF? Without that I can see a lot of people thinking the image was in the public domain. Putting a copyright in the EXIF may not protect a shot but it ought to at least keep honest people honest which, at the end of the day, is all you can really ask for.
Based upon the photo that Differntseed captured from tv and posted here - it is NOT the same photo. Just look at the lights that are on in the buildings and compare them to eachother - not the same. Compare the streaming lights from the passing and approaching vehicles - not the same. Just look at the tall building in the center of the captured photo from tv (No lights on) and compare that to WXWAX's photo - (Just about all the room lights on) - not the same.
The photos are similar but definitly not the same.
P.S. Your photo (wxwax) is so much better than the one shown in the movie.....
Very similar pictures, but not the same.
CWC Photography: “Painting pictures with cameras.” • Nature & Animals • Around the World • New York City • Miscellaneous • Sunsets • Central Park
The off-ramp on Sid's image is totally not there on the screenshot.
I guess, I won't be called as an expert to testify...
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
Unsharp at any Speed
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and while you're at it CC the photographer's guild. I'm sure they would just LOVE to learn a producer may be stealing images for uncredited use... http://www.ia669.com/
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I agree, the photo posted here is not Sids, too many differences. Sids is better too. Some of the differences I noticed were, signs, building lights, angle seemed lower....I don't think PS could change all that.
not true. you may not have marked it as copyrighted, but as soon as you took the picture they copyright is yours.
and they'd be wrong.
http://steven.vorefamily.net/2006/10/19/we-all-own-our-copyrights/
my words, my "pro"pictures, my "fun" pictures, my videos.
It's not my image.
That's embarassing! I apologize to those I slighted in this thread. Dang thing had me going. It's also similar to another image I took, but the angle's different.
I'll shut up now.
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It looks like there shot is off the 5th Street bridge too. Bummer I was hoping you were going to get some new bling $$$$$$$.
Of course it's not your image!
Sam
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You would have to compare the lights that are on in the buildings.
Bear
http://behr655.smugmug.com/gallery/2514206#132038106
... it wouldn't bother me at all if this thread were to die. :hack
Really. Cross my heart and hope to die (of something other than embarassment.):hang
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Gary
Unsharp at any Speed
You posted here seeking comment. I didn't detect any feedback that was offered other than to develop the topic you started, in an attempt to assist you. That was certainly my approach.
You've generated a lot of views and suggestions. What do you plan to do now?
If you follow the thread, you'll see that your suspicions were correct and that I was wrong: the shot isn't mine.
So I plan to sit here in embarassed silence and hope this stupid thread dies.
Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
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Bump
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Unsharp at any Speed
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Now I'll get off the thread so the last rites can be administered and our heads can be briefly bowed.