Submitting shots to magazines- debate

Worth a read regarding FB:
www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=270204724175

I think we're all in agreement shen we say that we dont mind
our images being used for non profit / education
but if some gimp that runs a site and makes money off it
by whatever means; advertising / direct sales
and uses a work without any permission, credit & renumeration
needs a kick in the arse.

We go spend the bucks on the gear, the hours upon hours
getting the shots, processing, learning how to do all this, taking the
time effort and interest to produce the work just for
them to flesh out thier site/mag/blog and in turn thier wallet?
In the words of Father Ted. Feck 'em

Frank_Ryan_jr wrote: In the words of Father Ted. Feck 'em

Rather, "that would be an ecumenical matter"

Looks like S@N and the photography competition are taking the you know what....
I would not be inclined to submit anything to either of them, that's if i had images worth submitting

Interesting discussion.

I am a bit puzzled though Anthony: after all you have said, why would you still consider submitting your images to the Astronomy Photographer of the Year cmpetition?

Michael,

I see my exposure as somewhat limited given the fact that they allow five submissions and usually request three for further review and consideration. Two of my submissions in 2010 placed and I was informed about consequent use in exhibitions, a forthcoming book and the annual calendar in S@N.

Now if my images have been used elsewhere, this is something I am not aware at the moment.

Anthony.

Ah yes, you got notified of the book also.
At least we will get a copy of it.

BTW, I was in Edinburgh two weeks ago. Our hotel was based near St Andrew Square.
Just so happeend, there was a Science Festival, part of which included the display of science-based photographs in St Andrew Square.
About 1/3 were astronomy images, the majority of which were from the APOTY competition.
Your solar eclipse shot was one of them.