It is a shame that photography thieves patrol this site. :(: I was informed this morning by a member that a shot of a great white Ibis that I had posted had apparently been stolen...

pedalmasher Loc: Seminole, FL

I was informed this morning by a member that a shot of a great white Ibis that I had posted had apparently been stolen from the site and posted for sale on a thief's website. He must be known in that the person pointing it out to me referred to him as "The Thief."

His name is Jim Fierro Jr. and he apparently lives in Colorado. Below are his twitter and facebook links, and he sells the stolen work on the former.

Here are two screen shots of the derelict/thief's postings of my work for sale. There must be a way to stop people like this. I don't care if I make a dime off of my beloved hobby, but I don't want to see someone making money off of my work!

https://twitter.com/jfantasma76/media

https://www.facebook.com/JFantasma76

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

JFantasma is a member on UHH and over the last few weeks many people have found their UHH postings on his sites, has even put his own watermark on some of them!!

The only way to totally prevent it is to not post any photos online, but to reduce the chances of anyone being able to sell YOUR photos, only post them with the long side no more than 600-640pixels since they wouldn't print much larger than 4-6inches. Also include a watermark since the removal of a watermark is a definite crime!

pedalmasher Loc: Seminole, FL

Wahawk wrote:

JFantasma is a member on UHH and over the last few... (show quote)

This takes the wind out of my sails - I am done posting downloadable shots here!

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

Sorry you were a target pedalmaster. There was a very long thread on this guy several weeks ago. He stole many photos from members here and posted them on several different websites that were taken down. If you do a search I'm sure you will find the thread or perhaps someone will come along that will provide it for you. This is one of many reasons I don't post photos. Good luck making it right. ;)

amehta Loc: Boston

pedalmasher wrote:

I was informed this morning by a member that a sho... (show quote)

When his actions were being talked about recently, I fully expected to see your other shot there. Yes, this is very, very frustrating. Especially that none of my shots have been stolen. Consider yourself worthy! ;-)

pedalmasher Loc: Seminole, FL

amehta wrote:

When his actions were being talked about recently, I fully expected to see your other shot there. Yes, this is very, very frustrating. Especially that none of my shots have been stolen. Consider yourself worthy! :-)

I guess like everything in life there is an upside. Apparently the derelict thought my work good enough to steal! :)

pedalmasher Loc: Seminole, FL

Db7423 wrote:

Sorry you were a target pedalmaster. There was a very long thread on this guy several weeks ago. He stole many photos from members here and posted them on several different websites that were taken down. If you do a search I'm sure you will find the thread or perhaps someone will come along that will provide it for you. This is one of many reasons I don't post photos. Good luck making it right. ;)

Thanks David, as I began my hunt for this guy, I did find two sites that were no longer valid where he apparently was hawking his stolen wares. I wrote to him both on twitter and facebook and informed him that if he was disabled, his disability is nothing now to what it will be if we cross paths!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

He has been banned from UHH - at least as user jfantasma. Here are a couple of the original threads. You make UHH'er #14, as far as I know. He was selling through Fine Arts of America.

Here are two previous topics:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-181016-1.html

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-181327-1.html

I just went to the Twitter link you provided and that is MY baby bighorn!! See: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-174642-1.html

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

pedalmasher wrote:

I guess like everything in life there is an upside. Apparently the derelict thought my work good enough to steal! :)

Your shots have all been great! Mine were never good enuf for him to steal..... But I quit posting any of mine several months back (for other reasons)....

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

guess everyone need to resize before posting.

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

pedalmasher wrote:

Thanks David, as I began my hunt for this guy, I did find two sites that were no longer valid where he apparently was hawking his stolen wares. I wrote to him both on twitter and facebook and informed him that if he was disabled, his disability is nothing now to what it will be if we cross paths!

Love your attitude... same as I would handle it. ;)

gemlenz Loc: Gilbert Arizona

Guess I'm not good enough either. Didn't see any of my images on his stuff.

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

dirtpusher wrote:

guess everyone need to resize before posting.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

Linda From Maine wrote:

He has been banned from UHH - at least as user jfantasma. Here are a couple of the original threads. You make UHH'er #14, as far as I know. He was selling through Fine Arts of America.

Here are two previous topics:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-181016-1.html

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-181327-1.html

I just went to the Twitter link you provided and that is MY baby bighorn!! See: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-174642-1.html

I have a question Linda, do you think posting a JPeg right out of the camera and slightly PP, then reduced 50% would help to make the pictures not worth stealing? They are still good enough to share. Just a thought.

Phil

pedalmasher Loc: Seminole, FL

Linda From Maine wrote:

He has been banned from UHH - at least as user jfantasma. Here are a couple of the original threads. You make UHH'er #14, as far as I know. He was selling through Fine Arts of America.

Here are two previous topics:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-181016-1.html

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-181327-1.html

I just went to the Twitter link you provided and that is MY baby bighorn!! See: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-174642-1.html

Linda, oh no! :) I guess your work passes the test also! :)