<div class="text-justify"><p>I authored a <a href="https://peakd.com/helpie/@thekittygirl/cc-by-sa-4-0" target=Top><b>post last year</b></a> (July 2019) about making most of my photography available under a <b>Creative Commons license</b></a> to anyone who wishes to use it. Granted, I am not as accomplished at photography as some others here on the blockchain, such as <b>@axeman</b>, <b>@derangedvisions</b>, <b>@bluefinstudios</b>, and many more, but hey... I think I get a decent shot every now and then, and I try to put a creative edit on most of my shots.</p>

<p>So, <b>this post is a reminder</b> to look for photos in my blog with this underneath:
<center><h4>photograph CC BY-SA 4.0 @ thekittygirl</h4></center></p>

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<h4>So, what does this mean, exactly...?</h4><p>
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<p>It means that I took the photo <em>...but...</em>
I am agreeing to allow others to use my photo, too, (<b>CC</b>=Creative Commons) as long as they give me credit (saying it is <b>BY</b> me). It also means that others may edit or modify my photo if they wish, but they <b>must</b> share any such derivative works with the same  open license with which I have shared it with them (<b>SA</b>=Share-Alike).</p>

<p>You can read more about the "CC BY-SA 4.0" license on the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/" target=Top><b>CreativeCommons.org</b></a> website, as well as other licensing options under the Creative Commons umbrella.</p>

<h4>Why am I doing this?</h4>

For several reasons.

● First, I like helping people. It is my main <em>Modus Operandi</em> to be a support person, as many folk on the blockchain–Discord continuum are aware. I don't have to be the center-of-attention&nbsp;— <em>in fact, I am usually uncomfortable being in that position&nbsp;—</em> but enjoy helping others shine.

● Second, I am getting older (I am in my sixties and retirement age already) and have fewer grandiose plans than I had in my younger years. I don't know how many days/years I have left to live, but it is certainly less than most others on the platform. Leaving behind a legacy of a few [hopefully] lovely photos seems... nice... and "right."

● Third, many people here seem to be struggling to find photos they can legally use, even with many sites offering such (Pixabay, Pexels, Unsplash, and others). Perhaps having an <b>on-blockchain photo source</b> will keep some folks from plagiarizing. Maybe. Of course, no one might be interested in using any of my shots, and that is fine, too; they are what they are. I've noticed that a few folks like <b>@justclickindiva</b> and <b>@wesphilbin</b> and <b>@jamerussell</b> have done so, and it's awesome that they have!

<h4>What about older photos?</h4>

<p>Anyone who has seen photos-of-interest which have appeared in my my blog prior to this change is welcome to contact me directly for permission. If it is not a photo which I might use commercially at a later date, I will be happy to re-release it under a Creative Commons license, and hope <b>@hivewatchers</b> will be lenient in my posting them again with an updated license.</p>

<h4>Will there be exceptions?</h4>

<p>Yes, indeed. Some of my more-prized photos which I might be able to print and sell (for instance some of my better "Old Barn Project" photos, and maybe some digital artwork) might be fully-copyrighted with ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. These photos will not be "CC BY-SA" licensed, so look at the mark below the photo first, and please respect my rights as requested! As I said above, though, ask and I might re-release with Creative Commons licensing, if requested.</p>

<p>All of the photos in this post are marked with the "CC BY-SA" licensing, and is merely a sampling of the variety of the photos which are available. Click on any of these shots to see them larger!</p>


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