Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/07/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]But Tina, I assume that all of the named photographers entered into whatever agreements they have with Getty voluntarily. So I still do not see what is bad or immoral about these sales. Sure, from yours or Ted's point of view it might be better if no print ever changed hands for less than $500, but photographs, even fine art ones, are a commodity whose price is set by supply and demand. There is nothing inherently moral or immoral about that. Nathan Tina Manley wrote: > At 06:43 PM 7/3/2004 +0200, you wrote: > >> I believe Mark's objection to the NY Noir was that the photographers >> were not identified. Here they are. So I guess your only complaint is >> that the prices are low. But what is wrong with that? To me, this is >> like buying an Ansel Adams calendar for $25. >> >> Nathan > > > > And I can pretty much guarantee that the named photographers are not > making a penny from these sales. Getty has RF rights to many, many > photos and can do anything they want with them, including selling fine > art prints. > > > Tina > > > Tina Manley, ASMP > www.tinamanley.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > Tina Manley, ASMP > www.tinamanley.com > > > http://www.pdiphotos.com > http://www.workbookstock.com > http://www.newscom.com > http://www.americanphotojournalist.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Nathan Wajsman Almere, The Netherlands Mobile: +31 6 30 868 671 General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com