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  1. All photos I take are my photos
  2. If you are in any photo it is also your photo
  3. If you 'own' a photo you can download, store, and share it as much as you like
  4. If you don't 'own' a photo you must ask me before downloading and/or sharing a photo - likely I'll answer yes, but I will tell you refer to https://www.mikeriversdale.co.nz/photos
Simple eh, and I thank you.

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