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    16-35mm, 20mm question

    in Nikon

    Posted

    Hi, hope my comments not consider too late. I have been spending 2 weeks photography outing in Glacier National Park, Montana many years ago. Unless you plan to walk very close to the Glacier, else wide angle lens is not a very good recommendation. I would highly recommend you to bring your best zoom lenses for Glacier landscapes, wildlife and portraits, you should be fine if just bring one good wide angle lens to Glacier. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm F/2.8G ED is a very good lens to invest for landscape photos despite the price a bit expensive, I would suggest you to go for 16-35mm overall for landscape and Portraits photo. Unless you've problem in manual focus <easy to focus> or auto focus <too slow> or you prefer larger aperture lens 16-35mm (F/4.0) vs 20mm (F/1.8). If not, I don't see any reason why you go for 20mm Prime instead of 16-35mm. Do not forget to bring tripod/ monopod, ND/ Polarizing filters, shutter cable and etc. to Glacier too.. Have a safe and wonderful trip to Glacier, take more beautiful photos to share here. :)

    Report someone used my photo without my permission, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS !!

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    While yes something should be done about your photo being stolen, you are not alone in getting no response from admin. regarding a serious issue. The site help forum is filled with complaints from members who have received no response both to private emails to management and to their posts here in this forum.

    At present there appear to be few remaining moderators and no management involvement in running the sight. Some have suggestion that admin. are too busy fixing the expanding list of bugs, however since no bugs are being fixed or as of late even acknowledged, I fear the truth may be much graver.

    Hi GorfonJB,

     

    I specially dedicate a song to all members in PN's public forum here "You're NOT Alone from Michael Jackson" Enjoy all :)

     

    Best regards,

    iLOVEnature

    Report someone used my photo without my permission, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS !!

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    Nature, you are getting your answer: Silence!

     

    For now, it's the same answer many have been getting to their questions about PN in this forum in recent days and weeks. You are not alone.

     

    What you want to try to avoid is behaving in a way that puts you on a par with the guy who you're complaining about. There may be other ways to avoid doing so, but two that have been suggested are 1) submitting the required paperwork and continuing your case in private, and/or 2) letting the matter go. The option you've chosen, continuing to ask for a public resolution to this matter, is clearly not working.

    Hi Fred,

     

    Silence is GOLDEN.. I totally agree if this is inside a theater or cinema. Lolx..

    However, this is a public forum of PN. I would never report my case here if this is not a "Public Forum". Also, thank you very much for your opinion and suggestion. A thief is a thief.. a thief would never can stand on par with me. :)

     

    iLOVEnature

    Report someone used my photo without my permission, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS !!

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    Think the "thief" would give everything back and more if he had known the punishing consequence of public shaming on permanent records on PNet after he cloned and gave unintended publicity to someone's capture of the clouds. And now many know that, yes, the clouds are spectacular, iLOVEnature! ;)

    Hi Mary,

     

    Sorry if my word so harsh above, I am getting very frustrated and upset because no further response from PN after a month. I am a very serious nature photographer, "Copyright" is very important to me in photography and art. Anyway, appreciate and thank you very much for your praise :)

     

    Best regards,

    iLOVEnature

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    Report someone used my photo without my permission, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS !!

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted · Edited by iLOVEnature

    Dear all,

     

    I really feel like joining Photo.Net was a joke !!!

    In the beginning until right now, I only want to know the decision of PN. PN has a right to make a clear statement here, all of the PN members do not need to follow PN's T&C at all. PN allow all their members to steal other member photo, PN will not take any action to such case. My question is.. Why put ""You may not use the Site to violate anyone's copyright, trademark, intellectual property rights, or privacy rights. The User Content that you submit must be your work in its entirety." inside PN's T&C in the first place? Is it just for fun?

     

    I also don't understand why PN take so long time to answer my question? As I mentioned several times, I respect any of PN decision even PN let me know here, no further action will be taken to the thief Mr. Joseph Nazoa who stole my photo for his own uses because PN members no need to follow PN's T&C at all. Hoping PN don't just keep quiet, no news.. no answer.. till the end!!

     

    iLOVEnature

    Report someone used my photo without my permission, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS !!

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    For clarity: I am not a member of NameMedia / Photo.net staff.

     

    Mine is a volunteer position.

     

    My aegis in this matter ended when I reported the alleged breach of usage of your image and also sought to console you.

     

    The reason I have not commented since then, is because I have no further details to comment upon.

     

    As for my opinion: I think that Dieter Schaefer makes excellent points as to how the Take Down order should have been managed and also that he is correct in the fact that Photo.net does not afford any protection for members having their copyrights of images violated. He makes other relevant points also that should be taken as wise advice.

     

    As for my direct advice: If it were me in your position; and having already outed the alleged offender publically on this thread; and the alleged offender having responded publically on this thread; I would now let the matter drop.

     

    This thread now remains a public record of the events. Other members can and probably already have, drawn their own conclusions as to what happened with the clouds in your image.

     

    WW

    Hi William Michael,

     

    I fully understand the DMC - Take Down Order suggested by Mr. Dieter Schaefer.

     

    What my concern is, what is the outcome of Photo.Net? Since now is very clear that the thief "Mr. Joseph Nazoa" has disobey Photo.Net T&C, does PN plan to take any action or just leave it as like nothing happen? Besides just me, I believe many of PN members are very interested to know the decision of PN. Not just keep quiet, no response.. no news.. no answer..no action.. from PN for more than a month.

     

    Thank you.

     

    Best regards,

    iLOVEnature

    Report someone used my photo without my permission, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS !!

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    Dear Glenn and Photo.Net,

    Already past more than a month, this is my 4th time follow up my case here..

    Wonder why totally no news.. no response.. no action.. from you (Glenn) and Photo.Net staff members???

    1. Have you completed all investigation of my case?

    2. If yes, what is the outcome?

    As I mentioned, I respect your decision and let you make the final call. Kindly please let me know your investigation results and final decision, believe I deserve to know the answer as a victim here.

    Kindly please look into my case, I would like to know your final decision. Don't think I am asking too much right !!

    Look forward to hear you soon, thank you very much.

    Best regards,

    iLOVEnature

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    Report someone used my photo without my permission, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS !!

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    What I copied above are PN's house rules. And yes, you are correct, terminating that photographer's account is within the purview of those rules.

     

    I also shown you what would have been the proper way to address this issue: filing of the DMCA take-down notice, not starting a public thread in the Help forum.

     

    Nonetheless, there really should be no reason for this to drag out this long.

    Hi Dieter Schaefer,

     

    First of all, thank you very much for showing me the proper way to address this issue: filing of the DMCA take-down notice. Will do it when I have free time for sure, many thanks again :)

    I still respect Mr. Glenn and Photo.Net decision because they are the owner of PN. Yes, you were right! My case has been investigating for more than a month, it's time to resolve now and no point to drag!!!.

     

    Best regards,

    iLOVENature

    Report someone used my photo without my permission, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS !!

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    I am sorry but I believe you are wrong on that one; my understanding of the TOS is that there is no copyright protection by photo.net. Here's an excerpt from PN's TOS (and Glenn has actually states something similar in an earlier post):

     

    PN's TOS also give the proper procedure on what to do when copyright is infringed:

     

    Hi Dieter Schaefer,

     

    Sorry for the confusion and misunderstanding here..

    What I tried to mention was.. PN has their own house rules or T&C.

    Mr. Glenn also mentioned in this thread: We're investigating, however it is clear within our T&C that using other photographers work is terms for dismissal.

     

    Meaning, Photo.Net has the right to cancel any PN membership due to copyright offence. Now, I am waiting Photo.Net response, final outcome and further action.

     

    Regards,

    iLOVEnature

    Report someone used my photo without my permission, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS !!

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    It appears that the image in question is no longer visible in that photographer's portfolio here on PN - but from reading through this thread, it is not clear if that is a temporary or permanent decision by photo.net. The case is interesting in that only part of an image was appropriated and there might be some legal issues that don't appear to be present if an entire image is apprehended and displayed as one's own. I have filed a few DMCA take-down notices with various sites in the past (I no longer do) and the expected response was fairly quick in all instances. Makes me wonder why the response takes so long in this particular case.

     

    What exactly - other than declaring that the image has been permanently removed from this site and possibly terminating that photographer's account - do you expect photo.net to take on your behalf? Any legal action against the photographer certainly seems something that you would need to initiate and pursue yourself (have you?). Are your images registered with the Copyright Office (my understanding is that this is a necessary step for an infringement lawsuit https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-general.html)?

     

    It is abundantly clear that you are upset that your image has been used without your permission. Unfortunately, it happens all the time and it is appalling to find out to what lengths those people go to defend their actions. To most of us, copyright (law) is very clear; for some even an "all rights reserved" on every image seems to be beyond their ability to comprehend. And unless one goes through great lengths (and most likely, expenses), chances are they will get away with what they've done with barely a slap on the wrist.

     

    Like other here, I did enjoy browsing your portfolio.

     

     

    Sage advice, but sometimes easier said than done.

    Hi Dieter Schaefer,

    Thanks for your opinion and message here!

    I would like to clarify here... In the first place, I never have any intention to ask the thief "Mr. Joseph Nazoa" compensate me anything, I also never think so further.. to register my image with copyright. I understand that this maybe a common case which frequently happen in other social media site and group.

     

    My point is.. This case has been caught and identified with proof of evidence by me, I must informed Mr. Glenn and Photo.Net immediately to investigate. Before I join Photo.Net and believe all of the PN members too.. All of the PN members and myself have read thru and acknowledged Photo.Net T&C before joining, all of the Phote.NET member photos are automatically under Photo.Net's protection in terms of copyright and etc. after becoming PN members. Am I right to say that? And now is very clear that the thief "Mr. Joseph Nazoa" has disobey Photo.Net T&C, there is nothing wrong if Photo.Net taking serious action to cancel the membership of Mr. Joseph Nazoa. Also making a clear statement in Photo.Net site, to announce the cancellation of Joseph Nazoa membership due to the copyright offence.

     

    Actually I have told Photo.Net , I am wiling to give him a chance if the thief "Mr. Joseph Nazoa" can admit his fault and apologize to me inside this thread. His sincere apology definitely can cool me down but too bad. Mr. Joseph Nazoa sound too arrogance and never admit he did wrong, not even showing his sincerity apologize to me at all. Just like I am nobody to him in this case!! I really feel very upset and angry and cannot accept Mr. Joseph Nazoa attitude, believe you may have the same feeling if you were me too..

     

    As a victim in this case here, I only require Photo.Net can let me know their final outcome in fair manner. Don't think I am asking too much right Mr. Dieter Schaefer!

     

    Anyway, thank you very much Mr. Dieter Schaefer to spend time viewing my photo gallery and compliments.

     

    Best regards,

    iLOVEnature

    Report someone used my photo without my permission, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS !!

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    After the fact, what can they do? Discontinue the individual's membership? He can join again with another name from a different Email address. I know it is irksome, probably infuriating but it is likely harming you more than anyone. Personally, I'd drop it and walk away. I wish you a good result! BTW, I do enjoy your photos.

    Hi Sandy Vongries,

     

    I do agree the point of your view, the thief Mr. Joseph Nazoa who stole my photo for his own uses. He can easily change his name and use different email address, then join back Photo.Net again. As I mentioned, he can cheat anyone in this world include himself but he can't cheat "GOD". What he has done here, I believe he definitely will get punish in one day!! I wonder how he can educate his next generation, he has guts to steal my photo but no guts to admit!!!

     

    I only asking Mr. Glenn and Photo.Net their final answer, don't think I am asking too much right! I understand that Photo.Net can just simply walk away, leave it as nothing happen.. Don't tell me Photo.Net allow their members steal other people photo as like what Mr. Joseph Nazoa did!! If this is the case, where is the principal of Photo.Net T&C?

     

    Anyway, appreciate and thank you Mr. Sandy Vongries visited my photo gallery and your praise too :)

     

    Best regards,

    iLOVEphoto

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    Report someone used my photo without my permission, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS !!

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    Dear Glenn and Photo.Net,

     

    Already past more than 10 days, this is my 3rd time follow up my case here..

     

    1. Have you completed all investigation of my case?

    2. If yes, what is the outcome?

     

    As I mentioned, I respect your decision and let you make the final call. Kindly please let me know your investigation results and final decision, believe I deserve to know the answer as a victim here.

     

    Kindly please look into my case, I would like to know your final decision. Don't think I am asking too much right !!

     

    Look forward to hear you soon, thank you very much.

     

    Best regards,

    iLOVEnature

    Report someone used my photo without my permission, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS !!

    in PhotoNet Site Help

    Posted

    Dear Glenn and Photo.Net,

     

    This is my 2nd time follow up my case here..

     

    1. Have you completed all investigation of my case?

    2. If yes, what is the outcome?

     

    As I mentioned, I respect your decision and let you make the final call. Kindly please let me know your investigation results and final decision, believe I deserve to know the answer as a victim here.

     

    Look forward to hear you soon, thank you very much.

     

    Best regards,

    iLOVEnature

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