Watermarks? (Page 4): You are a Great Photographer CHG but Yes! Maybe it’s just me.

markwilliam1

CHG_CANON wrote:

When you view any of my images, all with watermarks, is that where your eyes go first?

Don't know how to find someone's UHH images? Just click their user name, a URL to their UHH profile. Browse the list of their 'topic created', especially those in the Photo Gallery.

You are a Great Photographer CHG but Yes! Maybe it’s just me.

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

markwilliam1 wrote:

I’m Nobody compared to You E. Just an amateur photographer who develops and prints photos for myself! If I was a Professional who sells photos I might think differently. All my Respect to You. I can only say if I see an image with Watermarks of any type my eyes go directly to it first for some reason. Am I alone in this? Need my eyes checked Lol?

I respect you as well! I respect folks who take the time to contribute to the forum and express their opinions even if they differ from mine.

Seasons greetings and all the best for a happy, successful, and creative New Year!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

CHG_CANON wrote:

When you view any of my images, all with watermarks, is that where your eyes go first?

Don't know how to find someone's UHH images? Just click their user name, a URL to their UHH profile. Browse the list of their 'topic created', especially those in the Photo Gallery.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Barre wrote:

I can prove the picture is mine. I have the cards with the image on them.

How many cards do you own???
I use, down-load, Format, Use again!

tcthome Loc: NJ

JohnSwanda wrote:

The only way to ensure nobody can steal your photos is to not share them online. I only share photos online which are too small to get a good quality print. But in any case, the watermark won't prevent anyone from stealing photos and removing the watermark. Did you notify the bird ID site about your stolen photo?

Even with up-sizing software?

tcthome Loc: NJ

Retired CPO wrote:

Well sure, you own the copyright. But that doesn't keep the dirtbags from copying and using your photos as their own. Or am I missing something here?
I had one of my photos pirated, and it showed up on an on-line bird ID site.

So how did you know it was on the bird site. You visit? And what did you do about it?

tcthome Loc: NJ

13 wrote:

If it was me...I would talk to a copy-right or a trademark attorney.

How would you know if someone else used your photo. Does the copywrite automatically send you a notification.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Barre wrote:

I've been told that I should watermark my photos to protect from copiers. I'm considering selling some of my works at some photo shows, but have already shared many of my works without protections. I've heard that there are some watermarks that only show up when being printed. This is what I'd prefer. Any thoughts?

This guy has a couple of vids. I'm pretty sure he still does some photography for a living.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rkQWc8OUpM&list=WL&index=375

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTEsjmQ2xs4&list=WL&index=376

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Barre wrote:

I've been told that I should watermark my photos to protect from copiers………

A good investment is a small and easy to read book. The book is The Copyright Zone: A Legal Guide For Photographers and Artists In The Digital Age by Edward C. Greenberg and Jack Reznicki
It is not written for lawyers but makes sense. It is a good read.
An official copyright should go through the US Copyright Office. They are located at: www.copyright.gov.

When I started learning photography in high school, the teacher mentioned “a poor man’s copyright.” Over the years it turned out to be fallible and was phased out. To mention: you can take a copy of the photo or photos (with the negatives) and put it into an photo envelope. Mail it back to oneself with a brief description of the work on the outside. The postmark was the definitive date when the photo was officiated.
As years passed, film and postmarks became almost obsolete. One can extrapolate and place the photo with a digital copy (on a CD-ROM or other memory media) inside. I hope some can imagine why this is fallible.

The best one can do is contact the Copyright Office if you value your work and your talent.

Good Luck!

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

tcthome wrote:

How would you know if someone else used your photo. Does the copywrite automatically send you a notification.

No! You find out mostly by work of mouth or in a similar way. Then you need to hire an attorney and litigate. Another long and arduous process.

Barre Loc: Fairfax Co, VA

Thank you, Longshadow

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

E.L.. Shapiro wrote:

I don't even know why a signature, trademark, logo, or copyright notice digitally superimposed somewhere on a print or in a digital image is called a "watermark"……

I consider you far more talented and experienced than many others. I have followed you for as long as I have been here (2018).

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Barre wrote:

I've been told that I should watermark my photos to protect from copiers. I'm considering selling some of my works at some photo shows, but have already shared many of my works without protections. I've heard that there are some watermarks that only show up when being printed. This is what I'd prefer. Any thoughts?

I have my images encrypted with my copyright information.
I do sell images at shows and Gatehouse Winery in Jamestown Pa. I do not put watermarks on any of my prints, folks who buy prints do not like watermarks.
Personally I do not like watermarks either, even when I post on line. For most photographers it's an EGO trip.
When I post on line I post images that have a very minimal pixel count, very low. If someone copies it, they will not get much of an enlargement out of it.
I did have someone once who put my image as his on his personal face book page, after I emailed him he took it off right away.
And, WHO told you to watermark your images?

Canisdirus

Watermarks are a tech...gone by. Don't waste your time with it.

I need no copyright either.

What I do is make sure to crop the image...and I always try to frame something on the edge to be cropped.

That's my proof it is mine...I can provide the missing piece of the image.

Nothing can prevent theft in photography...the remedies are...paltry.

Juy Loc: Delaware

Barre wrote:

Thanks Mark, I did'nt know that. Should I just cease sharing my works? Any other options?

Only post them or share in low resolution. Make them small . they look fine online but won't print well.