Hi all.

Yup, it's cool with me. I like Kevin's idea - the actual shoot location could
certainly be worked out , but best to wait until we actually see the site. In
my experience, every ConFest is different, so what might be a suitable
location last year may well turn out to be not so good this year.

> was chattin with another ConFest regular this morning and we wondered if
> others may be interested in a large group nude photo at ConFest similar in
> style to those done in other places by an American who did visit Australia
> in 2001.

...or in fact similar to some that were done at previous ConFests (quite a few
years back now). Maybe if a suitably large flat area can be found we could
incorporate a massed "group hug" as well (haven't seen/participated in one
since about 1991).
>
> we understand that some people at ConFest don't like cameras at all, others
> are Ok if the pics are only done in their own small campsite or time at
> market/beach/art village/ .... while others are happy to be included in
> some fun eg mud tribe, fashion parade, and have pics put up on Yahoo,
> Flickr, DTE page
>
> we thought a group pic taken in a bush setting (no tents, cars, ...) at
> sunset to get warm skin tones and a perspective effect of the light rays
> across skin surfaces could be nice and a lot of fun for all. It could be
> done as backs to camera, side on, maybe front on if people are happy,
> probably would't be laying down because it's the outback!
>
> we know of the condition on the entrance ticket that copyright of all the
> pics must be given to DTE.

But does that requirement stipulate exclusive copyright to DTE, or shared
copyright? That requirement is actually law, BTW, since any such photos are on
private property and as such the copyright automatically belongs to the
property owner (in this case, DTE). I would recommend checking with DTE prior
to ConFest, and ASAP so that (if necessary) it can be discussed and ruled on
at the next committee meeting (otherwise, there would need to be a special
meeting called to discuss it).
>
> what do others think?? David

I strongly urge you to contact DTE directly, but if they give the OK, then
count me in.
>
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