Photo Copyright

J-Fit

Hi, I've taken a few photos of landmarks around Ireland which are due to be published in a book next year. These are obviously all my own photos but are there any copyright issues with these if published? i.e. Does a picture of say, the GPO, need to be approved prior to publication by a relevant authority or are the photos mine to use as I want? It's a confusing area for me so any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

J

Paulw

Once you take a photo, you own the copyright of that photo (unless there are specific reasons otherwise, like contracts, employment, etc).

If you took your shots from a public place, then you should have no issues. An Post don't own the copyright to how the GPO looks.

You could have issues, however, if you took the photos in the IFSC since it is private land.

TinyExplosions

It depends on the landmark, and what protection the owners have taken out for it (for example, the Eiffel Tower at night is copyrighted, but not during the day) -but pretty much any old building that you shot from public property should be fine

Paulw

TinyExplosions wrote: »

It depends on the landmark, and what protection the owners have taken out for it (for example, the Eiffel Tower at night is copyrighted, but not during the day) -but pretty much any old building that you shot from public property should be fine

The Eiffel tower at night is NOT copyrighted. The light display on the Eiffel tower IS copyrighted, as is stated in the link you gave. There is no current copyright on the Eiffel tower itself.

So, if you could photograph the Eiffel tower at night, and not show the lights, you would not be in breach of their copyright.

TinyExplosions

Paulw wrote: »

The Eiffel tower at night is NOT copyrighted. The light display on the Eiffel tower IS copyrighted, as is stated in the link you gave. There is no current copyright on the Eiffel tower itself.

So, if you could photograph the Eiffel tower at night, and not show the lights, you would not be in breach of their copyright.

This is very true, and I guess what I meant was if there was something similar here, or if the building was new enough to have not entered into the public domain it's possible they could try and stop your from commercially using the facade (it seems to be a *slight* grey area), but if the building is of any age it's all grand

Paulw

Paulw wrote: »

The Eiffel tower at night is NOT copyrighted. The light display on the Eiffel tower IS copyrighted, as is stated in the link you gave. There is no current copyright on the Eiffel tower itself.

So, if you could photograph the Eiffel tower at night, and not show the lights, you would not be in breach of their copyright.

Without trying to sound smart;





How can you avoid the lights? Is it the entire thing that's copyrighted? In other words, can I take a photo of a portion of the tower, but not the entire thing, and they have no say in it?

challengemaster

I have a feeling it's the light display that goes off every hour (flashing lights for 5 or so minutes) that they're talking about...

SinisterDexter

Taking photos outside (seen as you didn't mention if you meant inside the GPO our outside) is perfectly legal and you can do what you want with YOUR pictures.
Inside the grounds of the IFSC and Trinity College or any business/building requires permission. You may get in and take photos without the security pouncing on you BUT you can't sell them.

Hope this helps!


BTW: As mentioned by PaulW and me. If you take a photo it belongs to you.
No security guard / building manager / company owner can make you delete them. You can't print them for commercial use without permission.
Do not be bullied!

TinyExplosions

challengemaster wrote: »

I have a feeling it's the light display that goes off every hour (flashing lights for 5 or so minutes) that they're talking about...

I seem to recall reading somewhere that it was the pattern of lighting, not just the light display, so essentially you aren't supposed to photo it at night. However, although they retain the copyright, they tend not to prosecute, and it appears that it's there more to have a say if someone tries to make a huge amount off such an image that they'll come knocking, but for the vast majority of the time they'll say nothing

Adriatic

My approach is take photos, ask questions later. "Oh I'm not supposed to take photographs here, *walks away and looks at shots taken in supposedly forbidden area*." :pac:

tomas1

Paulw wrote: »

Once you take a photo, you own the copyright of that photo (unless there are specific reasons otherwise, like contracts, employment, etc).

If you took your shots from a public place, then you should have no issues. An Post don't own the copyright to how the GPO looks.

You could have issues, however, if you took the photos in the IFSC since it is private land.

I was doing photos during painting works, we were subcontracting for other company, can i show them on my webpage?Like my references?

thanks for help

qwertz

SinisterDexter wrote: »

BTW: As mentioned by PaulW and me. If you take a photo it belongs to you.
No security guard / building manager / company owner can make you delete them. You can't print them for commercial use without permission.
Do not be bullied!

Neither can a garda. Only a judge can make an order to have images destroyed or deleted.

leche solara

I own the rights to all photos of the GPO. I bought them from a Mr Pearse years ago. I claim ten shillings from everyone I see taking a picture. I also sell a one day licence which lets you take as many pictures as you like for 24 hours for £10

challengemaster

Adriatic wrote: »

My approach is take photos, ask questions later. "Oh I'm not supposed to take photographs here, *walks away and looks at shots taken in supposedly forbidden area*." :pac:

^^
If there's no signs saying photography prohibited or to the same effect, that's actually the correct thing to do.

ned14

Or....Take the photos you want. If asked to delete them, then delete them. Later when you're home, pop in Sandisk Rescue Pro or similar...and presto, you still have your photos. As far as the security guard on the power trip is concerned, he had his way with you. Everyone's a winner.