Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

I was thinking it was the element named “Stoopiditiotum.” After all I was a chemistry and physics major.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Quite frankly what is going on internet is of very little value. 99.99% fertilizer and 0.01% of semi fertilizer…

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Dear Mr Shapiro: I was writing about the 9th Commandment and cultural custom Loshon Hora. I too was booted out of Talmudic School. Rather than go into it, I was the most rebellious student they ever enrolled. Keeping that in mind, my parent were strict Jewish heritage. After my father would take his belt to my backside, he hand me over to my mother who would use her backhand. Not wanting to hijack this thread or post, I just wish that we could do the same for those who make false accusations. But to tell the truth my belt would wear out and my backhand would be sore.

Shalom to PhotoLady2014 and to
Mr. E. L. Shapiro

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

IG is an absolutely fabulous site to book work on... both paid and collaborative.
I've meet an amazing wealth of incredible people on IG...
And have grown professionally from interfacing from some of the most notable photographers, makeup artists, hair stylist and clothing designers in the World! Many are at the zenith of their industries or are up and coming talents of considerable worth and value...

I'm seeing a lots of folks in this post attempting to put down the most popular social media and photo sharing site in the world... I simply have to assume out of their lack of experience with IG. Which is perfectly fine since I've not observed much on UHH that even approaches the magnitude of excellence latent IG. However you have to know how to navigate the site, who to become "Friends" with and what categories of imagery to "Like". Doing so allows IG's algorithms to match your interests with like minded accounts.

I've meet and worked with internationally renowned ballerinas and fashion models on IG who have walked the runways of Milan Italy etc. And many photographers who have worked fashion shows across the globe.

Please keep in mind that IG is exceptional for breathtaking posts of imagery of people.... Not landscapes or birds that seem to dominate on UHH. If you are not interested in amazingly talented fashion models; ballerinas; athletes; etc then maybe it's not for you...

Best Advice for UHH members? Please try https://www.flickr.com/explore
Here you will find breathtaking excellence in many popular UHH genres far beyond what is currently available on UHH. I'm investing most of my time here now...

And I'm only the messenger here... Not selling, not competing... only bringing my experiences to the table. Wishing all here all the best on your delightful journey :)

Final thoughts? I closed my studio on July 1st 2020 and shortly thereafter I closed my IG account owing to Covid-19 pandemic. My dearest friend/colleague of the past half decade is currently an ICU nurse in her hospital's Covid Ward. She is a hero of amazing perseverance, courage and skill. To this end I ask you all to please stay safe, always wear a mask in public and practice social distancing... Please take part in helping to end this pandemic and protect our valiant healthcare workers. Respiratory failure is a horrific way to die...

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

I don’t think that I was trashing Intagram. I believe that Hoggers were explaining their bad experiences there.

gessman Loc: Colorado

Would you be interested in revealing your Instagram username, if not openly, in a PM? I would be interested in "following" you.

Tea8 Loc: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.

This would be my advice as well.

I don't use Instagram much, but I recently had the same sort of thing happen on Facebook. I joined a new group that is about my state and photography. A young man posted some photos he had taken with his new phone that was his Christmas gift. Other people had commented that what he had for now was a good starter, but in the future if he really was interested in photography he might want to upgrade to a DSLR where he could have more control. A girl had commented that he didn't need to get some expensive camera to do photography. Apparently she didn't like me pointing out that getting a camera where one would have more control over things like shutter speed, aperture, ISO etc. didn't have to be expensive. She then scoped out my cover photos which weren't set to private and started taking screen shots of them and blasting them. I simply blocked her. It was a bit upsetting at the time, bit I quickly moved on and can enjoy seeing other photos in the group. (Plus I was reminded that I needed to go back and change those settings on my cover photos to private.) Not sure what her problem was. I had literally been in the group for an hour and was only trying to point out that there are many ways of getting photography gear and that it doesn't always have to be expensive.

Whether or not you want to watermark a photo is your choice. Just be aware that there are trolls everywhere who will always be trying to accuse you of something. A lot of times it's jealousy. Sometimes it's just because they have nothing better to do. It also means that they're a pretty mean individual deep down because they don't want to see an 'average joe' be able to make amazing works. At the same time though that should be a compliment to you that you take photos they feel are NatGeo worthy. Unless you do in fact work for NatGeo. If you do, congrats on being able to travel and take amazing photos.

In the words of Taylor Swift, haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate... You just need to keep doing you and going on. As long as you enjoy what you do that's the important thing.

Tea8 Loc: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.

Gessman, man... You're still around? It's been ages sir. Pleasure to see you around here again.

If you want to drop your handle I'd love to check out your works as well Photolady

Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado

I think I am over it! It was just shocking initially and bothersome. Thanks for your thoughts!
Beth

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Could he have seen your photo somewhere else with a watermark on it, meaning someone stole your photo and claimed it as theirs.

Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado

I'm not worried about the comment enough for court! It was just a first for me and it just took me by surprise and then made me mad! Everyone's advice to get over it is well taken. Over it!
Thanks for your comment.

epd1947

Tell the jackass to mind his own damn business and then block his sorry ass - probably some half wit sitting in his underwear in his mother’s basement just looking to stir trouble.

hrblaine

This just really upsets me to be accused of claiming someone else’s photo! I did once again reply that I guaranteed that 1,000% they are all my photos and I was honored they thought my photos were Nat Geo worthy....[/quote]

I always like the old "F you, strong letter follows!" Harry

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Steve, he is a master at this. And he catches a lot of fish. I love the way he does it. I just wish I had half his wit.

Charles 46277 Loc: Fulton County, KY

That is the problem with sites like that--that is why I avaoid them. Sometimes we get a stinker here too, but we are smart enough to laugh them down.

Another answer you might have given is to suggest they let National Geographic know about your pictures. NG can tell them if they are their pictures--and who knows, NG might buy them.