I understand what you are saying Sky, but my point was that there is nothing we can do... This same thing happens with almost everything that has any value...
But unless I understood previous posts wrong, I was under the impression that at least some photos with the help of some authors are being printed...? That was the main thing that triggered my responce, as I had the same anger as you, but if these photos truly are in the reach of someon... it is better than to not have anyone have access to them...
You should know very well that I am 100% for photos being made available for enthusisats and researchers to aid their research.

-I help when I can, but I prefer to help those who I know help others... thus occasionally I do leave some people unasnwered...
Thanks John, for summing up my scribble
-Joel Kuusman