I think it's more easily explained by a bunch of photographers on a tour having to stand next to each other inside an anti-polar bear cage or something, than it is by plagiarism. They're not going to be wandering around at will, choosing the best spot, in a place full of hungry polar bears.
> On 20 Dec 2018, at 17:03, John <[email protected]> wrote: > > I note that Mangelsen Gallery doesn't identify a photographer, but presumably > if another photographer had taken it, the gallery would attribute it to them, > so it "must" have been taken by Thomas Mangelsen. ??? > > That raises more questions than it answers. > > We now have three versions of the same image (one a mirror copy) supposedly > taken by Thomas Mangelsen, Kennan Ward and/or Tom & Pat Leeson. > > I just don't see the three** of them standing tripod to tripod to tripod > photographing the same trio of bears. So who plagiarized whom? > > I still wonder how the two versions of the image came to be mirrored and was > it taken in Churchill in Manitoba or at ANWR in Alaska ... or somewhere else? > But that's the least of the questions I have about the image. > > Another thing ... if it was purchased from Mangelsen Gallery, there should be > a label on the back, especially if it's a limited edition print (certificate > of authenticity?). A limited edition print should also be signed & numbered, > usually on the mat. > > Finally, that's a mighty cheap looking frame for an image that sold for so > much. > >> On 12/19/2018 22:49:33, ann sanfedele wrote: >> John - Ken wrote me off list - I didnt realise he had not sent his reply to >> the list.. As a result of his correct ID I replied... >> Third attribution today... I think you have the right answer -- The >> price adds up to what friend 1 paid for it >> https://www.mangelsen.com/platinum-level-images/winter-solace-2446.html >> and who was it that noted that it could have been taken on a photo outing in >> in Churchill - I knew (or felt certain that was where it was taken) >> thanks, Ken >> ann >> On 12/19/2018 8:04 PM, Ken Waller wrote: >> Ann, it's a Thomas Mangelsen image titled "Winter Solace", one of 1500 >> copies, with only 5 left for sale by Mangelsen - it goes for $1595. A mother >> polar bear and cubs are a familiar subject for those that photograph them. >> Hope this helps. >>> On 12/19/2018 10:31 PM, John wrote: >>>> -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
