Hi Glenn, those pictures are considered public domain, so feel free to use them as you wish (and credit as you mention). Thanks! -Seth -------- Glenn Erickson wrote: I am writing a novel and would like to use pictures of the Okmok gate before and after the latest eruption on the cover. Are these public pictures or do I need permission (and possible pay for) from the photographers to use them? I will certainly give credit for the pictures. -- Seth Snedigar Alaska Volcano Observatory Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys seth.snedigar@alaska.gov 907-451-5033 http://www.avo.alaska.edu/