Who owns the copyright? – Night photography can be a dangerous pastime.

Night photography can evidently be a dangerous pastime.

I was much upstaged earlier this week by the artistic skill and contribution of some newbies – three blokes to be exact.

I first became aware of them when I lifted my face from the viewfinder to find that they had seemingly appeared from nowhere - one in front of me, one to my left and the other behind me. With a wall and river on my right, I have to confess to feeling a little claustrophobic. I didn’t have time to dwell on this before the action kicked off proper. Long story short; between us we ended up with this shot. Although I feel I must take some credit for actually pressing the shutter, their contribution was most definitely the motion blur concept. Ownership rights were very much on topic, although in the end we forgot to discuss copyright.

What do you guys think…do you rate them? Who actually owns the copyright on this picture given it was a joint effort?

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I think non-photographers would find it interesting, but to me it just looks like a handheld shot with a long shutter speed.

+ 1

This needed a tripod.

night shots look great, when done right

I don't get your post?

I think he's trying to say that he almost got his gear jacked by three guys that sneaked up on him while he was taking some night shots. OP, is this correct? If not, then I'm lost, too...

I think he is saying that three random people had input on what settings and composure to use.

merlin2375 wrote in post #8962974
I don't get your post?

Good. It's not just me. I so don't get it, either... though the getting mugged part did occur to me, hence the camera shake.

Well...

if someone attempted to mug you, I hope you're all right!

If other guys helped you with your settings, then you guys needn't worry about the copyright and worry about getting an image worth fighting for

weird shot IMO

how many times have you got mugged.. taking pics?

And how do you keep getting away?

https://photography-on-the.net …php?p=7820904&p​ostcount=8

Those that picked up on what happened are correct - the post was tongue in cheek as a bit of a warning to fellow photographers.

I've had a bad experience twice now this year and to put that in perspective, I've probably only shot at night this year half a dozen times or so. I'm beginning to feel unlucky and wary. The big lesson I have learned is how easily and quickly things change between minding your own business to looking up from what you are doing and finding you are in a very different situation.

On the first occasion (earlier this year) It felt that two guys were going to 'have a go' for my equipment...it really ruined my evening.

On this occasion, this week in a different city, some guys did. This shot was at the point that one of the guys attempted to grab the camera (and tripod still attached).

Oh My goodness. some people !

Oooohhhhh I get it now. So my blunt critique probably makes me look like a bit of a tool. I apologize for that.

If anyone ever tries to steal my camera I will fight them, I don't care how many or how big they are.

That's why I don't do night shoots alone.

SAB_Click wrote in post #8964601
This shot was at the point that one of the guys attempted to grab the camera (and tripod still attached).

This is why you should also pack a monopod while shooting at night...think trungeon

I did pick up on your intent and had a little internal chuckle while feeling bad for you at the same time. The chuckle was the result of the way you wrote your post and not regarding you almost got your gear nabbed. Glad you & the gear is OK.