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You are not allowed to download, reproduce, sample, copy, transfer any image or part thereof, without written permission.  The images in this web site are for viewing only.

A photograph is copyrighted at the moment of creation, as stated in the U.S. Copyright law.  The images in this web site are further protected because they have been registered with the copyright office.

These three links are very important to 1) the public, who need to be more aware of copyright, especially as it relates to the internet, and 2) photographers, who must defend their livelihood.   As the internet creates new opportunities for the display, marketing and sales, of one's photographs or art, it also threatens to erode the legal protections when those who are misinformed that everything on the internet is somehow free for the taking.

The 411 On Copyright - A very informative page with  many links.

ASMP Copyright guide -  The American Society of Media Photographers.