Richard Sprott, APSA
July 2026 - Great white fork.
About the Image(s)
This bird was created from a plastic fork by another person. The image raises the question of when a photograph is the photographers art and when it is just a copy of someone else’s art. I chose to take the bird outside and provide a logical background to make it my art. This is a common issue at competitions and can be a source of controversy.
3 comments posted
If someone created that bird from a plastic fork, they have talent, skill, and creativity! I like your solution for providing a natural bird perch for the plastic bird. That was a good idea.
I understand about photographing another's art. I don't know the actual legal opinion. I think the usual assumption is that as long as the photographer doesn't seek financial gain from the image, then it's not a problem. I'm not a lawyer, so feel free to ignore my opinion.
Posted: 07/02/2026 23:29:05
I understand about photographing another's art. I don't know the actual legal opinion. I think the usual assumption is that as long as the photographer doesn't seek financial gain from the image, then it's not a problem. I'm not a lawyer, so feel free to ignore my opinion.
Posted: 07/02/2026 23:29:05
I remember discussing this issue in camera club meetings. Personally I don't see problem with placing an admired sculpture or other piece of art in an environment you feel is complementary. You've done an exemplary job of using woodlands as natural background for this amazing crane creation. I would never have guessed this crane created from plastic fork. Posted: 07/07/2026 23:51:48
If you had not described this as being made from a plastic fork I think I would have remained in the dark. Kudos to the artist. Photographing someone else's art can be controversial. For me I feel if you give the artist credit and don't use it for your gain such as in a competition or something you would gain monetarily that it is probably ok. Posted: 07/11/2026 02:43:48