I would not recommend using an image for which you do not have the artist's name and therefore permission -to i know if i saw one of my photos being used on a site without credit I'd be steamed. Therefore i'm going to extract myself from magpie. Sorry -when it comes to art , just like writing, you have to give credit where it's due or you don't use it.
Can't agree here - if people make an image and put it online, then it's in the public domain. It'd be just a silly saying you can't sing a song you've heard on the radio unless you acknowledge the one who wrote it! If art is not meant to be shared, what is its purpose?
No no! The pic/poem etc isn't in the public domain unless the author says it is. Surely we have to trust Tess to use only pictures which we are all free to use or which are licensed under the Creative Commons terms.
I found the pic via Google Images, but can't quite remember what I "searched" for. Something like "White woman,black men" This led me to a Yahoo "age restricted" group which sounded dubious - BiW Lifestyles. The home page for this group featured the picture, but without attribution.
It is a beautiful and very inspirational image as always, Tess! And as for whether or not to use images that are available online... I believe you are doing your very best to give credit where credit is due!
Tess, you had me stumped all morning. But I couldn't leave my computer. I drank a pot of coffee and put on some music and here I am, rubbing the kink out of my neck. Thank you for making me forget chores!
The dyslexic wonder (me) has had linking difficulties again..... #31 takes you to my blog page..... #30 will NOT take you to my blog page. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you Tess, for the interesting prompt, once again. Inspiring. =D
was not sure where to go with this pic....however after readin some Sylvia Plath yesterday...something came around...through or about....anyways thanks for the prompt pic Tess
hey tess, question...in light of recent lawsuits with a couple bloggers being sued for use of copyright images and unreferenced images...just want to make sure the pics are safe...as in you have checked that they are available for use...been trying to clean up mine because i def dont need that kinda fine...so just curious...
it has little to do with comfort, i just want to know that you own them or there are no copyright issues...if they are covered under creative commons (which not all are) then its cool...
In the weird way of these things, this photo brought to mind an older effort, which I hope is acceptable. I took my cue from Roy's comment, above, and linked the photo to Christophe Gilbert. It's an awesome work--how do you find these things? Thank you!
Tess - in response to Brian's concern regarding the image, I had to remove the image of Magpie 101. Blogger put it on draft mode and sent me a note saying if I put it back on without removing the image I might be faced with legal action... Just thought you should know.
Tess... I DID have proper crediting. I think some artists want permission to use their materials... ? I don't know. I just hope I'm not being "watched" now... ;P
Have only just seen this via Face Book and could not believe I could clock on that link and get into Blogspot - haven't been able to for days! Nor even my own page! Now I have to put on my thinking cap although for some unknown reason, Lady GaGa springs to mind!!
If anyone recognizes the creator of this image, let me know, so I can give proper credit. Happy writing my friends!
ReplyDeleteIt's by Christophe Gilbert. You can visit his site and see it at full size. Stunning.
DeleteAnd here is my take on the story: Coma Berenices. Perhaps somewhat less stunning.
Thank you, Roy. I was counting on you!
DeleteEntered my poem! First time. What fun and a great image
ReplyDeleteHugs
SueAnn
...dark dalliance with flesh's obsession, pardoned in the smoldering morne...
ReplyDeletethat's Miss Tess for the prompt... Happy blogging everyone! Blessed Sunday and great week ahead...
ReplyDeleteJJRod'z
That's some image, Tess!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to The Mag, SueAnn!
ReplyDeleteI would not recommend using an image for which you do not have the artist's name and therefore permission -to i know if i saw one of my photos being used on a site without credit I'd be steamed. Therefore i'm going to extract myself from magpie. Sorry -when it comes to art , just like writing, you have to give credit where it's due or you don't use it.
ReplyDeleteCan't agree here - if people make an image and put it online, then it's in the public domain. It'd be just a silly saying you can't sing a song you've heard on the radio unless you acknowledge the one who wrote it! If art is not meant to be shared, what is its purpose?
DeleteNo no! The pic/poem etc isn't in the public domain unless the author says it is. Surely we have to trust Tess to use only pictures which we are all free to use or which are licensed under the Creative Commons terms.
DeleteLoved this one!
ReplyDeleteFelt the heat and passion immediately.
Thanks for the challenge, Tess!
ReplyDeleteYou sure do pick 'em! LOL
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a lot of people being Very Silly.
DeleteI found the pic via Google Images, but can't quite remember what I "searched" for. Something like "White woman,black men" This led me to a Yahoo "age restricted" group which sounded dubious - BiW Lifestyles. The home page for this group featured the picture, but without attribution.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful and very inspirational image as always, Tess! And as for whether or not to use images that are available online... I believe you are doing your very best to give credit where credit is due!
ReplyDeleteAs I said on fb, holy cow! Um, I hope Simpleforth has something to say about this one! lol
ReplyDeleteUm . . . er, sorry Other Mary. School mid-term here in the UK. Simpleforth is away taking part in the Land's End to John O'Groats Charity Fun-Run.
DeleteTess, you had me stumped all morning. But I couldn't leave my computer. I drank a pot of coffee and put on some music and here I am, rubbing the kink out of my neck. Thank you for making me forget chores!
ReplyDeleteAn immediate and strange set of reactions to this prompt. I hope others are less dark.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this, Tess! Read/write you later. =)
ReplyDeleteSuffering Super Bowl withdrawal ... I saw Madonna in the image!
ReplyDeleteI gave up trying to find it for fear my offspring (after I'm gone) would think I dallied on the porn sites.
ReplyDeleteThe dyslexic wonder (me) has had linking difficulties again..... #31 takes you to my blog page..... #30 will NOT take you to my blog page. I apologize for any inconvenience.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tess, for the interesting prompt, once again. Inspiring. =D
you do find pictures that make you sit up Tess....
ReplyDeleteinteresting picture tess....
DeleteTantalizing!
ReplyDeleteFound it difficult this week but looking forward to other entries nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteHi Tess, I felt a bit weird trying to re-draw this picture, so did a somewhat different take. Have a nice week. K.
ReplyDeleteAmazing picture. I hope I can think of something. It might be difficult.
ReplyDeleteK
Another challenging one, Tess! You're keeping me on my toes!
ReplyDeleteHere we go again!! Thanks, Tess...
ReplyDeleteCould not get beyond Whitney Houston drowning in her bathtub
ReplyDeleteThis was a great picture prompt!!
ReplyDeletewas not sure where to go with this pic....however after readin some Sylvia Plath yesterday...something came around...through or about....anyways thanks for the prompt pic Tess
ReplyDeleteWhat a picture prompt, Tess! It ought to generate an ocean of ideas. I enjoyed working on mine.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day everyone. Thanks for the prompt Tess.
ReplyDeleteI love this evocative prompt! Can't wait to read what everyone comes up with.
ReplyDeleteInspired by the news of the day. Some things just weigh on your mind like that. Offering up my string of haikus "Addiction."
ReplyDeletehey tess, question...in light of recent lawsuits with a couple bloggers being sued for use of copyright images and unreferenced images...just want to make sure the pics are safe...as in you have checked that they are available for use...been trying to clean up mine because i def dont need that kinda fine...so just curious...
ReplyDeleteBrian, if you feel uncomfortable using the image, then I suggest not posting it on your blog.
Deleteit has little to do with comfort, i just want to know that you own them or there are no copyright issues...if they are covered under creative commons (which not all are) then its cool...
DeleteIn the weird way of these things, this photo brought to mind an older effort, which I hope is acceptable. I took my cue from Roy's comment, above, and linked the photo to Christophe Gilbert. It's an awesome work--how do you find these things? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis was not easy. Great picture.
ReplyDeletethis was a very disturbing image for me- took me a day to figure out what to write.
ReplyDeleteHello Tess...thanks for the venue....a very interesting prompt and I see so many turns of the pen here...wonderful
ReplyDeleteI offer you some words
Peace
Thank you Tess for another thought provoking photo!
ReplyDeleteBetter late than never!
ReplyDeleteGave rise to a Venus motif being Valentine's and all...Happy Valentine's Magpies~
ReplyDeleteTess - in response to Brian's concern regarding the image, I had to remove the image of Magpie 101. Blogger put it on draft mode and sent me a note saying if I put it back on without removing the image I might be faced with legal action... Just thought you should know.
ReplyDeleteWow what an image...conjures up all those mythological archetypes left in the closet....I love it.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to have something to share this week. Looking forward to reading so many good things!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up, Margaret...I'll pay extra close attention to proper crediting, etc., in future Mags...
ReplyDeleteTess... I DID have proper crediting. I think some artists want permission to use their materials... ? I don't know. I just hope I'm not being "watched" now... ;P
ReplyDeletea beautiful photo
ReplyDeleteIt's never too late to link in, is it?! :)
ReplyDeleteGlaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad to be here, Tess... thanks for the lovely image!
And a very very Happy Valentine's Day to you!!!!
I just watched Perfume - The portrait of a murderer. And it has influenced my two poems here. Thank you for an inspiring image, Tess.
ReplyDeleteWell the post colonial scholars will have a field day with this one...!
ReplyDeleteBetter late than never...
ReplyDelete:-)
I'm a bit late too, couldn't resist:)
ReplyDeleteHave only just seen this via Face Book and could not believe I could clock on that link and get into Blogspot - haven't been able to for days! Nor even my own page! Now I have to put on my thinking cap although for some unknown reason, Lady GaGa springs to mind!!
ReplyDeleteI think mine's up - cannot be sure as my server appears to have a life of its own at the moment!
ReplyDeleteI think mine's up. I cannot check as it seems my server has a life of its own at the moment!!
ReplyDeleteAgain I'm pushing the deadline... that's how my week has been (Sigh)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tess!