Calling all UK photographers.....

I'm sorry if this is deemed as an inappropriate subject. But this is something I feel passionate about and I feel all UK photographers should also be passionate about it too.

There is a new bill going through parliament soon that will affect the income of every UK photographer and graphic artist.

The following is taken directly off of the petition lodged with the UK government.

"Stop Legalised Theft of Copyrighted Works

Responsible department: Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

A new legislation that has been rushed through parliament with no thought has now reached royal assent. This legislation means that photographers and illustrators alike will see their artworks legally taken and used for another's own gain.

Unless your works are registered or plastered with a watermark, anyone can use your copyrighted work for their own commercial and personal gains provided they have made a small effort to search for the original owner. If no owner can be found, they are free to do with it whatever they want.

There is nothing to stop people simply removing data embedded in digital files and pleading ignorance to the original author of the work.

The details have not yet been finalised, meaning there is little time left to put huge pressure on our government. Write to your MP and demand their objection.

Sign this petition now and share it with all you know to demand the UK Government make a U-turn and abort this legalised theft of digital artworks."

Have your say and sign this petition now.


http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/49422

Kes & Tia's Open Mic Night

Kes & Tia's Open Mic Night, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Mad Hatter?

Mad Hatter?, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Nikon D5100

Via Flickr:
Bridport Hat Festival 2012

"Do you like my hat?"

"Do you like my hat?", a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Nikon D5100

Via Flickr:
Bridport Hat Festival 2012

Preparing the field

Preparing the field, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Nikon D5100

Do I know ewe?

Do I know ewe?, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Nikon D5100

Morris dancers

Morris dancers, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Nikon D5100

Country Life

Country Life, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Nikon D5100

Smile :)

Smile :), a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Taken at Monkey World.

Nikon D5100

Cuddle

Cuddle, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Taken at Monkey World.

Nikon D5100

The Thinker

The Thinker, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Taken at Monkey World.

Nikon D5100

Country Life 2

Country Life 2, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Nikon D5100

Nom Nom Nom

Nom Nom Nom, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Nikon D5100

I'm watching you!

I'm watching you!, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Nikon D5100

Reflections on water

Reflections on water, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Nikon D5100

Country Life

Country Life, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

Nikon D5100

Jurassic Coast

Jurassic Coast, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

The view from the end of Marine Parade in Lyme Regis.

Nikon D60.

Dead Slow

Dead Slow, a photo by Mark Margetts on Flickr.

A view over the harbour at Lyme Regis. 


Nikon D60.

I'm now the proud owner of a Nikon D5100.

Hi all.

I've recently taken delivery of a brand new Nikon D5100 and I must say "WOW" what a piece of kit.

So far I've barely begun to scratch the surface of what this great bit of kit has to offer.

Below are a couple of quick captures I did at the weekend during it's first outing.

Enjoy. :)

The ferocious hunter at rest

While taking photo's of garden birds, I spotted this wild animal settling down for a snooze.

Camera:- Nikon D60 

Aperture:- F/5.6

Shutter Speed:- 8/1000

Focal Length:- 120mm

ISO Speed:- 100