I agree with Gwyn about converting to mono in post processing as opposed to in the camera. That way you always retain the option of having it in colour or black and white. Nice portrait by the way, but it would benefit from a little more contrast.
David

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Durham Photographic Society held an assignment day in Stockton on Saturday. It was market day which added to the variety of images available. Here's my selection:

#1Town Hall and chimneys
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#2 Gable end avdert for the chippie
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Stockton/Stockton1462.jpg[/IMG]

#3]Birds of prey were displayed at The Market
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Stockton/Stockton1531.jpg[/IMG]

#4 Flea market trader
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#5 A mothers' day reminder for shoppers
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Stockton/Stockton6827.jpg[/IMG]

Thanks for that Jak. You've pointed out the crucial fact that I missed - copyright remains the property of the photographer.
David

I've always understood that in the UK the copyright of any photo remains the property of the author, unless of course he or she is a professional employed or commissioned by an organisaton such as a newspaper.
Therefore I'm alarmed to read one of the the terms of copyright of the Pentax Photo Gallery which states:
'' Ownership; Restrictions
All materials contained in this site are the copyrighted property of PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies (the "Related Parties") and/or licensors (the "Licensors") or other owners (the "Owners"). "PENTAX" and other marks used in the site are trademarks of PENTAX Imaging Company, and/or their licensors or respective Owners. To reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, modify, distribute or publicly perform or display material from this site, you must first obtain written permission from PENTAX Imaging Company. You may view and download material from this site for your personal, non-commercial home use only, provided that (1) both the copyright notice appearing below and this permission notice appear, (2) such material will not be copied or posted on any network computer or broadcast in any media, and (3) no modifications are made to any such materials. The permissions specified above do not include any authorization for you to copy the design or layout of the PENTAX Web site. Elements of the Web site are protected by trade dress and other laws and may not be copied or imitated.''
So how does that affect the ownership of photos belonging to non USA members.
Is this a sinister US law that could restrict the ligitimate use of our own photos in publications, photographic exhibitions, other websites etc or is it designed to safeguard individuals from internet pirates?
Should we be worried or reassured by this?
I'm interested in the views of other PUF members, particularly any with legal experience.
David

Yes I read it correctly, just miss typed £50 instead of £5.
David
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£50? You got a bargain if it works OK. Its a good little camera.
David

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You'll have to sprint up the steps like this to keep up with the rest of us Barrie.
David

[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Goths/Uphillwork.jpg[/IMG]
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I'm planning to go, probably on the Saturday.
David

PPG:

Two walk round lenses for me, the DA*16-50 and the DA*50-135mm, but usually not both at the same time if I'm wandering a city centre. One day I choose one, another time the other depending where I'm going and what type of photography I'm looking for that day. If I'm spending all day at an event like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival or the Whitby Goths then I will have both lenses with me.
David

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Nice one Barrie, I hope you enjoyed your day out. Blanchland is a lovely village, I used to go there a lot.

David

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