Cass Greene Photographic Journal

Putzing around...

Just having fun.....

Me & The Q

My Husband took this shot of Quigley and me at the Walk for the Animals...  I blurred out the background so we were a little more in focus.

Spooktacular Walk For the Animals

The 18th annual People*Pet Walk in Rancho Santa Fe was fun, beautiful pastures owned by Sid and Jenny Craig.   Halloween theme fun filled day!

Helen Woodward Animal Center is a non-profit organization and no-kill Center.  The center also has animal educational and therapeutic programs for people.

Proceeds raised from events like the annual 'People*Pet Walk' help the Center bring animals and people together through a variety of beneficial programs that reach out to homeless animals, homebound seniors, the physically and mentally challenged, and abused children.

The Blue Ribbon is Helen Woodward adoption alumni

Pet  Halloween costume contest:

October 15, 2008 10:13

Who is Joe the Plumber?

Sara Palin, Soccer Mom and "Joe the Plummer-Dog" 

Friends..........

Mocha.... Quigley's SweetHeart!!!

Quigley...Happy Happy DAY

Best Buds!!!

On the Road Again........

More Beautiful Aspens

Been super busy... some good stuff too....   Look at the beauty here.... It was like a field of Gold and everything in the light looked gold. 

Copyright and YOU

Why has copyright remained a part of our law and our culture for so long? Because it is vital to a healthy economy, to the preservation of artistic and creative works for all to enjoy, to the creation of new technologies, and to all of us having a vast array of cultural choices.

When artists are confident in their ownership of their creations, they feel able to make them available to a larger audience. Often they’ll work with a producer or distributor. The wider the distribution the more reasonable the pricing, which in turn encourages all of us to go out and buy, read, watch - just plain enjoy - the work before us. Much of the revenue that comes from our appreciation and willingness to watch a creative work goes back to all who worked to make the original vision a reality.

The digital age brings a multitude of opportunities for the creators of copyrighted works as well as their producers and distributors. New business models are being developed every day to create, distribute and market artistic works. We tend to hear a lot about how modern technology is harming the creators of copyrighted works – and plenty of harms do occur – but that doesn’t imply that technology itself is bad. Strong copyright protections do not stop individual creators from taking advantage of advances in digital technologies to bring us creative works we can enjoy in ways we never imagined. Technology and copyright protection need not be at odds with each other. They can both work to the benefit of all of us.

Have you ever heard somebody say, “Of course, we want to see artists get paid,” and then they follow that with a phrase beginning with “but”? Generally the “but” and what follows it, implies a belief that copyright protections are not really important any more. That belief can begin to erode or even eliminate the intellectual property rights accorded to creators in the U.S. Constitution and through global treaties. The U.S. Congress in 1790 -- in one of its first major acts -- passed the first Copyright Act. They did that because they felt it was vital to a newly created and growing country that embodied a belief in the rights of the individual. That wisdom is as true today. If anyone ever says they want to see artists get paid, remind them we already have a system that does that, and it has been doing so successfully for 217 years. It has helped make our American creative culture unique and great, and it will continue to do so.

COPYRIGHT FACTS

Economic Impact of Copyright & Intellectual Property

The U.S. copyright industries alone employ more than 11 million Americans in fields as diverse as photography, engineering, accounting and printing. (Source: Economists Incorporated 2006 Report “Copyright Industries in the U.S. Economy”)

The copyright industries add an estimated $1.38 trillion to the U.S. economy each year. (Source: SAA)

Foreign sales by the U.S. copyright industries exceed exports of other sectors including motor vehicles, parts and accessories; medicines and pharmaceutical products, and food. (Source: SAA)

U.S. intellectual property is worth $5-5.5 trillion – more than the gross GDP of any other country (Source: USA for Innovation study “The Economic Value of Intellectual Property”)

IP comprises more than half of all U.S. exports, driving 40 percent of the country’s economic growth. (Source: U.S. Department of Commerce)

Cost of Piracy

Global theft of ideas-driven works costs the copyright industries at least:

•    $58 billion in lost revenue each year
•    $16. 3 billion in lost wages annually
•    373,375 in lost jobs
•    $2.6 billion in lost tax revenue

(Source: Economics Incorporated 2007 “The True Cost of Copyright Industry Piracy to the U.S. Economy” for the Institute for Policy Innovation)

For more information, please visit www.copyrightalliance.org.

Copyright infringement is a Federal Offense

http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html
Under 17 U.S.C. 106, it is unlawful to reproduce or distribute someone else's copyrighted work without that person's authorization.    Posting copyright materials on the internet constitutes copyright infringement.

Any time before a court issues a final judgment, you can elect to receive a set amount in damages as defined in the copyright statute, in lieu of actual damages. The amount of statutory damages can range from $200 to $150,000, based on a court's determination of several factors, including whether the infringement was intentional.

506. Criminal offenses
Any person who willfully infringes a copyright shall be punished as provided under section 2319 of title 18Section 501 of the copyright law states that “anyone who violates any of the exclusive rights of the copyright owner ...is an infringer of the copyright or right of the author.”

Sadly these people used this image illegally... both in print and on the web, they covered up my watermark with a logo. We eventually got them to remove the image from the web but never recovered the 6 foot banner.  However, the printer did work with the Professional Photographers Association and Copyright Aliance immediately when notified with regard to copyright law.  Small business are seriously hurt by unethical practice.  Please respect the artist and honest professionals.

"Warning: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright infringement, including infringement without monetary gain, is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to 5 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000."

You have to PAY a Photographer?????

Amazing how many people don't want to pay anything for the keepsakes of their loved ones... or think the photographer should not only work for free, but store their images, invest in their children's publicity, pay to enter photo contests for them,  rework, change heads, color eyes, liposuction, age reduction, custom sizes, enlargements, framing, working with printers, oh and give away the digital files....   ALL FOR FREE!!!!    what are they thinking???  how is one to earn a living this way?  

Matilda

Cute little Matilda welcomes us each month to find our secret treasures that are buried in the old barn.  She always has a theme.... this month Matilda dressed as a doctor....

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Wordle

If you aren’t familiar with www.wordle.net give it a try.  It’s addicting……

The Rope Series

Robert Sanders was shooting his rope series at Studio B here in San Diego.  The makeup, the coordination, the lighting all come together as Robert directs and photographs these series.   He has an image in his head for each model, rope color and how the light will play off the skin tones, makeup glitter and shine at the angles of the model's bone structure to get these very artistic fashion statements  with various colors of rope.

 

Today's model Olga, what a delight!  She was just adorable.    Here are some background shots of this very entertaining and interesting photo shoot.  A fun time had by all!!!!!

 

Hair stylist..

Make up for next Model

We had to leave early, so could not see the second part of the shoot.... and we encountered
the fires on our drive home ....  fire trucks are heading North.....  Camp Pendleton fires have started
evacuations....

Shot with little sony without a flash so sometimes a little soft due to dark studio but main goals was to be in the shadows documenting the masters at work.

Some of today's Adventures

Graffiti Art

Lee Peterson has a photo library of Petroglyphs, The Surfer-Ocean-Sun is one of his favorites,

The great Wave

Aspen Groves 17 Miles South of Big Bear City

Searching for Autumn color in Southern CA is a bit of a challenge but we found a little spot of gold.
Autumn turns green to gold

Color painted the hillside

 

Quigley enjoyed the hike,  there were horse trails and the air was crisp like ...yes Autumn.  We get a little cooling in San Diego but not like much like this... so her little nose was twitching.

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Life's Seasons Autumn to Fall

A time of harvest and abundance, 

A time for storing and saving for the winter season ahead,

 a time of festivity and reunion.

A time for Thanks and counting Blessings....

 

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The Hand that feeds you

Cass at Work

^{My friend Carolyn got this action shot of me with one of the models!}

Stu Miller's Pumpkin Patch

4455 Manchester Ave., Encinitas Boulevard and Rancho Sante Fe
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Free admission; school tour program
Kiddie ride and jump tickets: 75 cents each
(760) 436-1824

 

Stu Miller's Pumpkin Patch

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The Brave & Fearless -Summer Sports Clinic - San Diego VA

Still have a few more fearless and strong to show............

VA officials chose San Diego County for the clinic because of the region's mild weather and array of sports locations.

About a third of the participating veterans, whose injuries range from paralysis to post-traumatic stress disorder, live in San Diego County.

Today, VA athletic programs give about 1,800 disabled veterans per year the chance to learn or play various sports. These veterans have recently suffered amputations, traumatic brain injuries, serious burns, psychological trauma, visual impairment, spinal cord injuries and other disabilities.

Today, VA athletic programs give about 1,800 disabled veterans per year the chance to learn or play various sports. These veterans have recently suffered amputations, traumatic brain injuries, serious burns, psychological trauma, visual impairment, spinal cord injuries and other disabilities.

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HappyFace

They told us some injured veterans had not really been out of their homes in years.... the VA Sports Clinic is designed to help people physically, emotionally and you can see these volunteers are successful at lifting spirits today!!!!

A Happy Face

Still Smiling....

Not ready to get back into the chair....just resting on the shore line...Cool!

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Determination

I had such a fun day photographing this event.... have some more images to share:

A series of this tenacious veteran.   The volunteers and trainers said he was so tall, training him to find his center of gravity was his challenge... he was so determined and he did it!

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American Veterans Summer Sports Clinic

San Diego VA Healthcare system hosted the first National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego September 28 - October 3, 2008.  Recently injured combat veterans from around the country participate in a rehabilitation clinic.  The events are sailing, kayaking, surfing, cycling, and track-field events.   

Participation is open to U.S. military service veterans with orthopedic amputations, traumatic brain injuries, burn injuries, psychological trauma, certain neurological conditions, visual impairment, spinal cord injuries and other recently incurred disabilities.

                         
Events &
Venues                Surfing – La    Jolla Shores
                           Sailing – San    Diego Harbor
                           Cycling – South Park on Embarcadero  across from Marriott Hotel
                           Kayaking  – Mission Bay Yacht Club
                           Track  & Field – Olympic Training Center, Chula    Vista
                           (Javelin,  Discus, Shot-put, & Track events)

 

Composite by Cass Greene ©2008

My husband's company, Booz Allen Hamilton was one of the sponsors providing food for two of the venues and he volunteered at the Surfing Clinic lunch time at LaJolla Shores.

 

Working with Association of Amputee Surfers and other organizations,  there were professional surfers from Hawaii teaching and many volunteer surfers to assist in and out of the water.

Everyone was so friendly, happy to be outside on such a beautiful day!  I enjoyed the photo opportunity  and talking with these great veterans and volunteers.  What amazing stories.... We are eternally grateful for the sacrafices these people have made for us in America!

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