promotional image of the cast of the television series NYPD Blue

http://www.channel4.com/more4/shows/n/nypdblue/gallery/page5.html

NYPD Blue

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It is a low resolution image.

primary means of identifying the cast of a television series in an article about the series, in which the cast members, plot and general style of the work is discussed

No free alternative exists, as the characters and television program in which the characters appear, are copyrighted.

The image Cast season11.jpg is being linked here; though the picture is originally copyright, I (Quentin X) feel it is covered by fair use because:

1. No free or public domain images have been located for this television series 2. The image is of lower resolution than the original image (copies made from it will be of inferior quality). 3. The image does not limit the copyright owners' rights to distribute the series in any way. 4. For an article about a television series, the promotional photography is arguably one of the most important images that could be included. This is the promotional photography intended for wide distribution. As such, it has future historical significance, and is a more appropriate choice than any other image available. 5. Its inclusion in the article is important because it suggests something of the television series' style. 6. This image is used on various websites, so its use on Wikipedia does not make it significantly more accessible or visible than it already is. The image is being used for informational purposes only, and its use is not believed to detract from the original television series in any way.

promotional image of the cast of the television series NYPD Blue (season 11)

http://www.channel4.com/more4/shows/n/nypdblue/gallery/page5.html

NYPD Blue (season 11)

whole

It is a low resolution image.

primary means of identifying the cast of a television series in an article about the series, in which the cast members, plot and general style of the work is discussed

No free alternative exists, as the characters and television program in which the characters appear, are copyrighted.

The image Cast season11.jpg is being linked here; though the picture is originally copyright, I (Quentin X) feel it is covered by fair use because:

1. No free or public domain images have been located for this television series 2. The image is of lower resolution than the original image (copies made from it will be of inferior quality). 3. The image does not limit the copyright owners' rights to distribute the series in any way. 4. For an article about a television series, the promotional photography is arguably one of the most important images that could be included. This is the promotional photography intended for wide distribution. As such, it has future historical significance, and is a more appropriate choice than any other image available. 5. Its inclusion in the article is important because it suggests something of the television series' style. 6. This image is used on various websites, so its use on Wikipedia does not make it significantly more accessible or visible than it already is. The image is being used for informational purposes only, and its use is not believed to detract from the original television series in any way.