----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Walker"
I find it interesting that nobody has attempted to address the
issue of copyrights in this discussion. Creations of any sort are
protected by copyright law, conceivably even bonsai, especially those
who are maintained rather than developing. Dan Avrin or one of our other
legal minds might be able to expound on this.
Alan Walker
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Hi Alan,

As a writer, an artist, composer and publisher, copyrights are something
that I have to think about now and then. However, in the case of the judged
exhibits as I'm trying to describe/champion them there is no need for either
the name of the exhibitor or artist to be cited within the context of the
exhibit. Clearly some people will simply know who owns which tree(s) or
which stand(s) or which companion plant(s) or which scrolls and who trained
which tree(s), but the only relevant issue - the only issue of impact on the
judging and the viewing experience - is the beauty and artistry of the
display.

This obviates any issues/trouble of copyright as well as the irrelevant
concerns that some have for someone "taking credit for bonsai they've not
styled." No one takes credit. We just enjoy and recognize excellent
artistry.

Kind regards,
Andy Rutledge
www.andyrutledge.com/palaver/main.htm
zone 8, Texas

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