File:Alec Smith (2002).jpg

Alec Smith, photograph taken from The Times, 12 April 2006 author : Jonathan Lancaster

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Alec Smith portrait, circa 2002 - published in The Times (a UK newspaper) obituary, 12 April 2006 and subsequently reproduced on various websites. Fair use claimed for the Alec Smith article on the following rationale :

(1) The use of the image is to stimulate creativity for the enrichment of the general public. It is for a nonprofit, educational purpose. The article is on the subject of Alec Smith (a famous person) and the subject of the image is of Alec Smith

(2) The image is of a factual and nonfictional nature and it has previously been widely published and circulated

(3) The image is being used for critical purposes

(4) This present use of the image has no impact on the image's marketability or sales value. It is an obsolete newspaper photograph.

(5) A 'free' image could not be produced as the subject of the photo is deceased.