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Here's a link to the Murfreesboro...
Murfreesboro slide show... 
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Chris as usual your stuff is top notch, and Luke is following in his dad's footsteps!
I knew...I knew...I KNEW when I left the track for a few minutes there was a shot to be had and I didn't get it! Glad you were there to capture it! Bryan Lively - 
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What needs to be clairified here is that a pull is an open and public event and unless specified by the promoter whatever a photographer shoots belongs to the photographer and to no one else. Look at it like this: there are a number of iconic sports photos and photos from history that millions have seen. I would venture to say most of all of them, the person or persons in the shot did not receive any benefit or compensation...I would guess 99.9%. Think of it this way: how much has Michael Jordan or a Tom Brady benefited financially from a photo of themselves? Unless it was directly from a promotional photo standpoint for a sponsor, ZERO. ZILCH. NADA.
In most professional sporting events, media passes are issued to professionals and everyone in the joint, from a fan in the stands to a player or driver is fair game. In fact, you can't get into many professional events with a telephoto lens even if you've paid for a seat. The only caveat out there is that if you photograph a minor (under 18) they cannot be identified by name unless there is written authorization by the parent or guardian. Please don't read what I've said as me being crass. I see photography as an extension of The HOOK and if someone wants to buy that is wonderful; if they just want a file, thats fine too. But the bottom line is that I watermark stuff to protect my ability use the photos I have taken in a manner that is positive for everyone involved---me, the fan, the promoter, the organization and of course the puller. Bryan Lively -
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