This is a sensitive area Michael, and that photographers who work
professionally are under a huge pressure that the images they take are
profitable. Newspapers have to sell newspapers.

Whereas something like astronomy is not profitable - it's an amazing
subject, but exisits "illegitimately". It's science, and needs as much
information as possible from any source.

It's not in newspaper's interests to accept work from amateurs - the media
would break down. Photos could be digitally altered, if not be totally
inferior! They need to be created by professionals. Photo-journalism is
not something we want to die out.

This message is no reflection on you Michael, so don't get upset! Love your
web site by the way... keep it up, it's all excellent