ArchaicW

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File source is not properly indicated: File:Peter Dick in Coxwold Pottery.jpg

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Magog the Ogre (talk) (contribs) 19:06, 21 November 2018 (UTC)

Hi Magog

Thank you, the image came from here:

https://hiveminer.com/Tags/coxwold%2Cengland

Below the image the following statement appeared:

"1977 - Coxwold Pottery (alh1) by alh1 (flickr) Tags: england places pots 1977 slides northyorkshire potting transparencies copies box2 coxwold agfact18 coxwoldpottery Share on: Facebook Twitter Tumblr"

The only information on the author/copyright holder is that the person is called 'alh1'. No mention is made of copyright, but I was careful in uploading the image to state that the copyright belonged to 'alh1'.

Also, as you will see, if I have understood correctly, the image is available to share on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Flickr? On this basis, I assumed that it could also be shared through Wikimedia Commons, as long as copyright was acknowledged?

If you can tell me what is actually wrong or what other information is needed, I will be pleased to correct it?

ArchaicW ArchaicW (talk) 20:36, 21 November 2018 (UTC)

@Magog the Ogre: Message text.ArchaicW (talk) 12:52, 22 November 2018 (UTC)

They have sourced it to here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/50638285@N00/25727001860. The photograph is cc-by-nc-nd, which is not a free license according to Commons standards. Magog the Ogre (talk) (contribs) 10:14, 23 November 2018 (UTC)

Oh dear, that's very disappointing - especially as I think it may be quite a unique image. Suppose it will have to be deleted, but I will perhaps try and trace the copyright holder, unless you've got any other ideas on how to use it? Thanks anyway ArchaicW (talk) 11:48, 23 November 2018 (UTC) @Magog the Ogre:

No, I have no other suggestions. Here's a pre-written formal request: Commons:Flickr files/Appeal for license change. Magog the Ogre (talk) (contribs) 14:20, 24 November 2018 (UTC)

September 2019: it's Wiki Loves Monuments time again!

Hi

You're receiving this message because you've previously contributed to the annual Wiki Loves Monuments contest in the UK. We'd be delighted if you would do so again this year and help record our local built environment for future generations.

You can find more details at the Wiki Loves Monuments UK website. Or, if you have images taken in other countries, you can check the international options. This year's contest runs until 30 September 2019.

Many thanks for your help once more! MichaelMaggs (talk) 15:34, 3 September 2019 (UTC)

File:Deanston Village OS Map, with features lettered.jpg

 

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Belbury (talk) 17:23, 5 January 2023 (UTC)

File:Paul Martin Book Sleeve.jpg

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CountessCobra (talk) 11:33, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

Source of derivative work is not properly indicated: File:Shire Library (cover) 'The English Pleasure Garden 1660 - 1860'.jpg

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A file that you have uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, File:Shire Library (cover) 'The English Pleasure Garden 1660 - 1860'.jpg, is a derivative work, containing an "image within an image". Examples of such works would include a photograph of a sculpture, a scan of a magazine cover, or a map that has been altered from the original. In each of these cases, the rights of the creator of the original must be considered, as well as those of the creator of the derivative work. While the description page states who made this derivative work, it currently doesn't specify who created the original work, so the overall copyright status is unclear. If you did not create the original work depicted in this image, you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. Please edit the file description and add the missing information, or the file may be deleted. If you created the original content yourself, enter this information as the source. If someone else created the content, the source should be the address to the web page where you found it, the name and ISBN of the book you scanned it from, or similar. You should also name the author, provide verifiable information to show that the content is in the public domain or has been published under a free license by its author, and add an appropriate template identifying the public domain or licensing status, if you have not already done so. Please add the required information for this and other files you have uploaded before adding more files. If you need assistance, please ask at the help desk. Thank you!

 

EugeneZelenko (talk) 14:49, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

File:Caerlaverock Castle, ground floor plan, annotated with Ranges.jpg

 

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Wikimedia Commons only accepts free content: images and other media files that can be used by anyone, for any purpose. File:Caerlaverock Castle, ground floor plan, annotated with Ranges.jpg seems to be free (or it would be proposed for deletion), but it was identified as having a wrong license. Usually, it is because a public domain image is tagged with a free license, or because the stated source or other information is not sufficient to prove the selected tag is correct. Please verify that you applied the correct license tag for this file. If you believe this file has the correct license, please explain why on the file discussion page.

Same for some other historical media. --EugeneZelenko (talk) 14:54, 7 September 2024 (UTC)