Quote Originally Posted by Don View Post
The one thing missing is a mention of Fair Use Doctrine. In some very limited cases (news reporting, commentary, education, research) you can use a picture with a copyright. However, before you do, you should research Fair Use.
This and why no mention of licenses? Most of the time a snake picture is used, I would have to imagine it falling under fair use, which doesn't even require the owner to be mentioned, license you can require your name to stay with the picture and intent of use to be maintained. Much more powerful imo.