Saw my piccie in a movie... without permission

[BroPhoto]

Has this thread died? Never did find out if Sid got a boat load of money from Al Gore or the limo company! :scratch :rofl :scratch

[Nikolai]

BTW, Al Gore was on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" last night! :thumb

[timk519]

hey - be quiet out there :humungus, some of us are trying to sleep! :snore

[Cuong]

14 more weeks till the 3rd anniversary.

Cuong

[daylightimages]

Why does the Copenhagen Summit remind me of Sid?

[Vultor]

I was watching An Inconvenient Truth this evening when I saw a very familiar image.

http://www.wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/2553067-M.jpg

They zoomed in a quite a bit, and made the taillights more red... but it's this pic all right.

Now I'm torn. Not sure if it's worth a big hassle to get the $150 they owe me. Or if I should spend a lot of time and effort to hold them accountable.

Contact a lawyer who specializes in copyright law. If they thinks theres money in it they will take the case.

[David_S85]

Contact a lawyer who specializes in copyright law. If they thinks theres money in it they will take the case.

Vultor, have you read all 505 previous posts? Just wondering.

[timk519]

Vultor, have you read all 505 previous posts? Just wondering. :lol3

[Cuong]

Vultor, have you read all 505 previous posts? Just wondering.Must be working on the replies for the next 504 posts.:D

Cuong

[daylightimages]

Just thought I'd jump in with the first post of the new decade. Happy New Year, Sid!

[catspaw]

The. Topic. That. WILL. NOT. DIE.

[Nikolai]

The. Topic. That. WILL. NOT. DIE.
N.E.V.E.R. :thumb

[Jeremy Winterberg]

:rambo :poke :lynnsite :whip :deadhorse :bwg :hack :thwak :gun2 :hang :hung :flush :s85 :noob... yep... not gonna die. Nothing worked

[David_S85]

2007. 2008. 2009. 2010. Getting better all the time. Hi Sid! :wave.

[greenpea]

only 514 posts :dunno you would think an important topic like this deserves more discussion than that! :scratch


:D

[greenpea]

only 514 posts :dunno you would think an important topic like this deserves more discussion than that! :scratch


:D

oops, I mean 515 posts :rolleyes

[greenpea]

oops, I mean 515 posts :rolleyes

darn it! I mean 516 posts!

[Nikolai]

darn it! I mean 516 posts!Duud! You gotta use "++i", not "i++" :wink
It's 518 :rofl

[greenpea]

Duud! You gotta use "++i", not "i++" :wink
It's 518 :rofl

I was just thinking this forum was 0 based, not 1 based. My bad. :D:rofl

[Nikolai]

I was just thinking this forum was 0 based, not 1 based. My bad. :D:roflOr maybe you count replies, thus skipping OP :-)

[timk519]

I was just thinking this forum was 0 based, not 1 based. My bad. :D:rofl What numeric base system does it use?

[greenpea]

Or maybe you count replies, thus skipping OP :-)

Oooh, I didn't consider that!

What numeric base system does it use?

I went back and checked, and the first post is in fact post #1. But based on Nikolai's comment, maybe this post here should really be considered post #523. :scratch I'm curious what Sid thinks. :D

[Nikolai]

I'm curious what Sid thinks. :D
Who's Sid? :huh :scratch :rolleyes

[Jeremy Winterberg]

I'm curious what Sid thinks. :D

Be careful, he might think you stole his number

[daylightimages]

I heard it was chilly in Atlanta this week. Maybe with the clean air, you could get a pretty decent image of the skyline at dusk. I hear the movies are clamoring for this type of shot.

[dbveto]

I heard it was chilly in Atlanta this week. Maybe with the clean air, you could get a pretty decent image of the skyline at dusk. I hear the movies are clamoring for this type of shot.
Dam I just realized I read 53 pages, but now I forgot what it was about:scratch:scratch:scratch

[moose135]

Dam I just realized I read 53 pages, but now I forgot what it was about:scratch:scratch:scratch
It's about 53 pages long...:rofl:rofl:rofl

[dbveto]

It's about 53 pages long...:rofl:rofl:rofl
Oh I get it thanks :thumb:thumb

[Shantiya]

To sue you wouldn't get any damages so it would cost you more to sue than you would receive. In my opinion, I would confirm it is your photo and then market that your photo was used in the movie. What a great way to get free advertising to everyone who saw the movie, and maybe sell a few more images?

[timk519]

To sue you wouldn't get any damages so it would cost you more to sue than you would receive. In my opinion, I would confirm it is your photo and then market that your photo was used in the movie. What a great way to get free advertising to everyone who saw the movie, and maybe sell a few more images?
:rofl

[Jeremy Winterberg]

:rofl
clearly they have not read all 53 pages
Edit: 54 :D

[RogersDA]

clearly they have not read all 53 pages
Edit: 54 :DWow - has it been almost three years since Sid's images was lifted? Man must be rolling in dough with that copyright infringement cash cow from Al.







No - wait - hold on a sec...

[BroPhoto]

Just think about the interest on the late payment alone! (providing the movie company & Al Gore hasn't already made payment) :rofl :rofl :rofl

GaryB

[daylightimages]

The Weather Channel stole Sid's piccie!!!

http://www.weather.com/activities/driving/slideshow/traffic.html?page=8&scheme=image-horiz-plain.css

I hope he has a good lawyer.

[David_S85]

The Weather Channel stole Sid's piccie!!!
http://www.weather.com/activities/driving/slideshow/traffic.html?page=8&scheme=image-horiz-plain.css
I hope he has a good lawyer.


Say, what? Even The Weather Channel? I used to like them, and now even they'd stoop so low as to rip Sid's photo? How dare they?

There must be some way Sid could talk to them about it. Doesn't Sid live near Atlanta? And isn't that where The Weather Channel's HQ is located? If only Sid could somehow get some sort of compensation from The Weather Channel, from this connection.

[daylightimages]

It was three years ago yesterday that Al Gore stole Sid's piccie. Anyone ever hear how much Sid got for the use of the photo?

[ian408]

It was three years ago yesterday that Al Gore stole Sid's piccie. Anyone ever hear how much Sid got for the use of the photo?
No idea but it's sure gotten a lot of air time.

[RogersDA]

Nikolai - where are you? You haven't bumped this thread in a long time. Are you in partnership with Al now to keep this matter covered-up?

[Nikolai]

Nikolai - where are you? You haven't bumped this thread in a long time. Are you in partnership with Al now to keep this matter covered-up?
ME? :huh
NO WAY! :deal
Just very, VERY busy at work...:dunno
(Which I like way more better than last year when I didn't have one:-)

[JohnBiggs]

Dear Thread,

Why wont you die? You are just a trap for DG newbs who still offer up legal advice to Sid.

[Nikolai]

Dear Thread,

Why wont you die? You are just a trap for DG newbs who still offer up legal advice to Sid.

"You can have this thread if you pry it from my cold dead keyboard!"

:deal

:wink
:rofl

[Nikolai]

Wow, I never thought Atlanta would turn into a ghost town..
Where's everybody??? :huh:scratch

[Jeremy Winterberg]

Wow, I never thought Atlanta would turn into a ghost town..
Where's everybody??? :huh:scratch

They're hiding from the anti-political campaigns.. :hide

[daylightimages]

They're all gathered on an overpass to get their own version of a skyline shot they saw in an Al Gore movie.

[Phil U.]

So if Sid had been paid the $150 more than three years ago, how much would it be worth today? :bad

[Nikolai]

So if Sid had been paid the $150 more than three years ago, how much would it be worth today? :bad

Well, it's already priceless: no other sinlge picture in the dgrin history (and maybe any photo forum history) has a followup thread of this length and longevity... :deal

[Phil U.]

True! What could be better than that? It's the gift that keeps on giving.

[AtlPikMan]

They must have paid Sid a pretty penny. Hes totally checked out of this thread (with no updates).

[daylightimages]

Yup. He's forgotten about all of us little people since he hit it big in the Gore settlement.

[Jeremy Winterberg]

what is this thread about again? someone remind me and then lets start over with the conversation. Its about chickens right? :rofl

[moose135]

what is this thread about again?
It's about 550 replies long...:huh

[reyvee61]

:deadhorse

Wow what a saga this has been.....
Quite possibly could be made into a feature film......

[Zanotti]

Say, what? Even The Weather Channel? I used to like them, and now even they'd stoop so low as to rip Sid's photo? How dare they?

There must be some way Sid could talk to them about it. Doesn't Sid live near Atlanta? And isn't that where The Weather Channel's HQ is located? If only Sid could somehow get some sort of compensation from The Weather Channel, from this connection.


Funny, because you do know that Sid works for the Weather Channel? This one may actually be his picture!!!


Z


.

[RogersDA]

All your photos are belong to Sid.

http://www.greyleafphoto.com/photos/1121535392_rfJir-L.jpg

:rofl

[Nikolai]

All your photos are belong to Sid.

:rofl
LOL, Good One!:wink:rofl

[pathfinder]

This is still alive??

[Nikolai]

This is still alive??
Well, it just passed 555 replies mark. Let's make sure it passes 666 :wink

[timk519]

Well, it just passed 555 replies mark. Let's make sure it passes 666 :wink that's sounds foreboding....:huh

[Zanotti]

Hey Nik:


Merry Christmas to you and your family.

I know you will read my well wishes here!

Z

[moose135]

Sid must have gotten himself some great toys for Christmas with all the money he made from Al Gore...:D

[FlyNavy]

I was watching An Inconvenient Truth this evening when I saw a very familiar image.

http://www.wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/2553067-M.jpg

They zoomed in a quite a bit, and made the taillights more red... but it's this pic all right.

Now I'm torn. Not sure if it's worth a big hassle to get the $150 they owe me. Or if I should spend a lot of time and effort to hold them accountable.


It has been my experience that Big Al was not all that interested in the "Truth".

[Cuong]

So how much interest does Al owe Sid for the past 4.5 yrs on top of the initial fee of $150?

Cuong

[pathfinder]

Merry Christmas, George and Nikolai. And Moose as well.

[Jeremy Winterberg]

:cry thanks for leaving me out..

[Zanotti]

Thanks Jim.

Merry Christmas to you too Jeremy!

[Nikolai]

Merry Christmas, Sid!

[Travel]

Isn't it interesting that when one lies to make money it doesn't take too long before you see they also steal.

[Jeremy Winterberg]

Thanks Jim.

Merry Christmas to you too Jeremy!

Thanks lol, merry christmas to all, and to all a good night!

[Buzzlightyear]

I was watching An Inconvenient Truth this evening when I saw a very familiar image.

http://www.wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/2553067-M.jpg

They zoomed in a quite a bit, and made the taillights more red... but it's this pic all right.

Now I'm torn. Not sure if it's worth a big hassle to get the $150 they owe me. Or if I should spend a lot of time and effort to hold them accountable.

I would absolutely call them to task on this. It's the principle of the matter.

Something very familiar about this...:scratch



:deadhorse












Oh yeah, I read this 4 years ago :doh:slurp

Plus, this brings it into the New Year :wink

[Zanotti]

Nik:

Page 2? Really?

Z

[Zanotti]

Morning Nik: How's things in California?

[Zanotti]

Nik: You good?

[Nikolai]

Nik: You good?Peachy :-)
Trying to work aroung the infamous MAX_PATH limitation MS kindly put for us eons ago (remember the times when BG said that nobody ever would need more ram than 640Kb:wink:rofl) and didn't care to handle later... :bash

[moose135]

Three things you can count on - death, taxes, and someone bumping this thread! :thumb

[David_S85]

Three things you can count on - death, taxes, and someone bumping this thread! :thumb

:nod Just one of the great things we can rely on Nikolai doing around here.

[Nikolai]

:nod Just one of the great things we can rely on Nikolai doing around here.

Well, I should respectfully notice that it was mostly Z... I've been slacking lately...:rolleyes

[Bendr]

hmm... I'll chime in... I think that if they stole your image, you should totally go after them, I would consult a lawyer though, and make sure it is exactly the same photo....

Haha... :rofl

[babowc]

Wow, 29 pgs!
So what happened? I can't bear to read all 29 pages!

[W.W. Webster]

So what happened?He was absolutely adamant he had caught the perpetrator cold, and could not be persuaded to contemplate any other possible explanation. So I expect he is negotiating or litigating towards a huge financial settlement (well, why wouldn't he?) - and the wheels of justice do take time.

I will be very disappointed if he doesn't report back here soon on the size of the settlement he achieves, rather than leaving us to learn about it from the front pages of the world's leading newspapers and network news bulletins.

[Art Scott]

2007. 2008. 2009. 2010. Getting better all the time. Hi Sid! :wave.

now 2012 ... ... ... and still growing...kinda like a fungus amongus ... not spreadin' like wyldfyre but still spreadin'

[ziggy53]

hmm... I'll chime in... I think that if they stole your image, you should totally go after them, I would consult a lawyer though, and make sure it is exactly the same photo....

Haha... :rofl

Wow, 29 pgs!
So what happened? I can't bear to read all 29 pages!

He was absolutely adamant he had caught the perpetrator cold, and could not be persuaded to contemplate any other possible explanation. So I expect he is negotiating or litigating towards a huge financial settlement (well, why wouldn't he?) - and the wheels of justice do take time.

I will be very disappointed if he doesn't report back here soon on the size of the settlement he achieves, rather than leaving us to learn about it from the front pages of the world's leading newspapers and network news bulletins.

Folks, this was resolved in post #45:

http://dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=513108&postcount=45

[Art Scott]

Folks, this was resolved in post #45:

http://dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=513108&postcount=45

Kill Joy......:D:D:D:D:D:D

[David_S85]

Folks, if you are new to this thread, to enjoy the ongoing saga of this thread better, it is important to almost totally ignore posts #45 and #581.

[Bendr]

Folks, if you are new to this thread, to enjoy the ongoing saga of this thread better, it is important to almost totally ignore posts #45 and #581.

I think I'm going to have to agree with David on this one Ziggy.... :)

A dish best served cold... (Not sure if this makes any sense in the slightest, but it sounded good to me.)

[Nikolai]

Folks, if you are new to this thread, to enjoy the ongoing saga of this thread better, it is important to almost totally ignore posts #45 and #581.
:agree :deal:thumb

[ian408]

The plot thickens!

player.vimeo.com/video/33762232

[Nikolai]

The plot thickens!

player.vimeo.com/video/33762232 (http://player.vimeo.com/video/33762232)

Nice find! :thumb

[David_S85]

That video is so somewhat almost similar to Sid's pic on page one that I can hardly believe my eyes!

[Bendr]

Bouncy, trouncy, bouncy, trouncy. Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun!!!!!

The most wonderful thing about this thread, is that it's insanely long!

[Nikolai]

Bouncy, trouncy, bouncy, trouncy. Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun!!!!!

The most wonderful thing about this thread, is that it's insanely long!

BTW, what happened to Al Gore? I think Sid's lawyers finally got him, cause I haven't heard a peep from him (or about him in the news) since Sid caught him red-handed...

[Bendr]

BTW, what happened to Al Gore? I think Sid's lawyers finally got him, cause I haven't heard a peep from him (or about him in the news) since Sid caught him red-handed...

Haha, or for that matter, what happened to Sid? I haven't seen him around for awhile.

[moose135]

Haha, or for that matter, what happened to Sid? I haven't seen him around for awhile.
He's probably on an island in the South Pacific, enjoying his big pay day! :D

[justshootin]

if it's a digital image your metadata is attached to it.............

[Nikolai]

if it's a digital image your metadata is attached to it.............
you mean, like, a movie frame still has metadata from the original image? :scratch

[timk519]

:rofl

[Bendr]

awesome.

[Nikolai]

awesome.

you don't say, man :wink

[Tango]

post #473...how about just giving us the punchline.... i havent read this thread at all......

:devbobo

Nik, Finally, I read this thread today........... wxwax should look into a re-investigation, ya know with all the advancements in Co2 recycling and such this could be a slam dunk.... oh, and factor in the compounding interest this can really pay off big time!

but only after your testimony is given of course.

[Cuong]

Fifth year anniversary is coming up in 4 weeks.

Cuong

[daylightimages]

Oooh! Ooooh! Oooooh! I got #600!!!

[DJ-S1]

Just saw this (https://plus.google.com/u/0/102865263115020893218/posts/LXY4Exf67q8) in the What's Hot feed on Google+. I immediately thought "I wonder if that thread of Sid's is still alive?" :rofl

[idiotabroad]

602. Now I feel part of the party.

[Nikolai]

:devbobo

Nik, Finally, I read this thread today........... wxwax should look into a re-investigation, ya know with all the advancements in Co2 recycling and such this could be a slam dunk.... oh, and factor in the compounding interest this can really pay off big time!

but only after your testimony is given of course.

:clap Finally indeed. You have to get through the entire thing to fully appreciate it! :wink:rofl
Stay cool, brother! :thumb

[novicesnapper]

Just saw this (https://plus.google.com/u/0/102865263115020893218/posts/LXY4Exf67q8) in the What's Hot feed on Google+. I immediately thought "I wonder if that thread of Sid's is still alive?" :rofl

Haha, learned my lesson the hard way a few days ago, no wind lol, As I was HDR stacking a beautiful sky (5 images), I saw the wind had blown the trees around, mmmm cancel that project lol.

[Bendr]

mmm... I've wanted to do a shot with star trails over a freeway for a long time... maybe hdr would do the trick... I might have to try it.

[Nikolai]

mmm... I've wanted to do a shot with star trails over a freeway for a long time... maybe hdr would do the trick... I might have to try it.

Make sure to register with the local PD first to avoid possible interruptions :wink

[Bendr]

Make sure to register with the local PD first to avoid possible interruptions :wink

good point, I hadn't thought about that...

[Nikolai]

Sid, are you getting 5D3? It's time to retake this classic shot of yours with a better camera!:wink:lust

[Bendr]

Sid, are you getting 5D3? It's time to retake this classic shot of yours with a better camera!:wink:lust

Haha... Do you think this thread could be the ticket to immortality for Sid? :)

[Nikolai]

Haha... Do you think this thread could be the ticket to immortality for Sid? :)

ya think? ;-)

[idiotabroad]

Like a bad penny...

[Bendr]

Guess what Sid, you aren't alone anymore(Except hers is a little more legit.)

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=1748644

[BroPhoto]

Hey Sid!!!! If you wanna get your pics in a movie, send them to Opie!!!! I hear he is looking for pics taken with only Cannon gear. You know he just might need a good early evening shot of an expressway! ;-) Oooooh wait! Didn't you sell that pic to the limo company? ROFLMAO

GaryB

[FishEyeJohn]

I can handly believe this, i mean Im sure big film companies have the decency to ask for permission before they play with peoples work! Its just so unfair, they should be helping people in their careers not taking the credit for it!

:scratch:scratch:scratch

[Nikolai]

I can handly believe this, i mean Im sure big film companies have the decency to ask for permission before they play with peoples work! Its just so unfair, they should be helping people in their careers not taking the credit for it!

:scratch:scratch:scratch

You gotta read the entire thread, mate, it's not that black and white... I mean duotone... :wink

[Bendr]

You gotta read the entire thread, mate, it's not that black and white... I mean duotone... :wink

:rofl:rofl:rofl
This thread is so entertaining.

[Angelo]

longest. thread. life. EVER!!!! :lol3 (unscientific supposition)

pretty soon the lifespan of this thread will exceed that of wxwax

I miss Sid


.

[Tango]

I can handly believe this, i mean Im sure big film companies have the decency to ask for permission before they play with peoples work! Its just so unfair, they should be helping people in their careers not taking the credit for it!

:scratch:scratch:scratch

Al Gore can do whatever he want's.... that's just the way it is man, that's just the way it is....

[Nikolai]

Al Gore can do whatever he want's.... that's just the way it is man, that's just the way it is....
:thumb:clap:wink:rofl

[daylightimages]

<announcer voice> Five years ago today, Sid saw a very familiar photo as he sat down with a bag of popcorn and watched the latest movie. What happened next would take Sid through many twists and turns as he dug through the ugly underbelly of the green movement to see who would steal his piccie without his permission. He would trace the corruption all the way to the highest echelons of government, including a former U.S. Vice President. Unbeknownst to Sid, his ultimate discovery would be An Inconvenient Truth. Tune in to the History Channnel to see the exciting docudrama "Someone Stole My Piccie." Check local listings for date and time. </announcer voice>

[Nikolai]

<announcer voice> Five years ago today, Sid saw a very familiar photo as he sat down with a bag of popcorn and watched the latest movie. What happened next would take Sid through many twists and turns as he dug through the ugly underbelly of the green movement to see who would steal his piccie without his permission. He would trace the corruption all the way to the highest echelons of government, including a former U.S. Vice President. Unbeknownst to Sid, his ultimate discovery would be An Inconvenient Truth. Tune in to the History Channnel to see the exciting docudrama "Someone Stole My Piccie." Check local listings for date and time. </announcer voice>
:thumb:clap
You forgot to add "coming to a browser near you" and "also available on iOS and Android devices" :wink

[Bendr]

oh... boy.... hahaha!

[RogersDA]

Al states it:
***image removed**

[Nikolai]

Al states it
:rofl:clap:thumb

[David_S85]

I've seen that very same picture of Al Gore, ^^ two posts up, somewhere before. I think.

[RogersDA]

I've seen that very same picture of Al Gore, ^^ two posts up, somewhere before. I think.
I'll be honest and state that I have not read all of the recent pages of this photo-drama. If it was shared before then I missed it.

[David_S85]

I'll be honest and state that I have not read all of the recent pages of this photo-drama. If it was shared before then I missed it.

I have a feeling that the Gore shot could have been heisted and re-posted and the proper credit might possibly not been made. Maybe. Just say'in. :dunno

[Nikolai]

Happy Victory Day! :clap

[FarnsworthPhotography]

So I was wondering if anyone has ever had their photo in a movie?

[Nikolai]

So I was wondering if anyone has ever had their photo in a movie?

That's an awesome questoin! :clap

[FarnsworthPhotography]

So what's new?

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