On Tue, 2011-09-27 at 20:07 -0400, Anthony wrote: > UK requires originality. But it's not at all clear that a photograph > of something out of copyright is unoriginal (even if that something is > "two dimensional"). > > By the common meaning of the word "original", I'd say the photograph > *is* original. OTOH, under US precedent it *probably* isn't within
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/original?show=1&t=1317181660 >1 >: of, relating to, or constituting an origin or beginning : initial <the original part of the house> The photograph does not constitute an origin or beginning. >2 >a : not secondary, derivative, or imitative <an original composition> The photograph is secondary, derivative and imitative. >b : being the first instance or source from which a copy, reproduction, or translation is or can be made The photograph is not the first instance. >3 >: independent and creative in thought or action : inventive <an original artist> The photograph is not independent or creative. _______________________________________________ foundation-l mailing list foundation-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-l
