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2.11.3

Registration requirements(cont'd)

I.

Copyrightable subject-matter(cont'd)

b.

The subject of the photograph(cont'd)

not depend upon the nature of the subject photographed, nor does such registration extend to the subject depicted, regard­less of their nature.

1.

Kinds of Subjects. In general, any­thing capable of being reduced to visual perception by photographic means could become the subject of a copyrightable photograph. Examples of commonly photographed subjects include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following categories:

(a)

An uncopyrightable subject, such as a typewriter, diesel engine, or sailing vessel. (See also topic 2.11.3.I.b.4.)

(b)

A copyrightable subject, such as an oil painting or a statue. (See also topics 2.11.3.I.b.2 and 211.3.I.b.4.)

(c)

A living subject, such as a human person, an animal, or flowers.

(d)

A natural subject, such as a seascape, a sunset, or a cluster of shade trees.

(e)

An artificial subject, such as the steel framework of an office building, or a violin.

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