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 P05 PartyofFive Post Count: 52 Msg: #1 37 weeks ago, April 18th 2009 | What can we do as bloggers on Travelblog to protect the images we post here? I published a blog that was pretty popular, it had a lot of hits last month. I was just googling around to see if there was anyone else who had written about a similar topic and found my photos on someone else\'s website! :( | Is there something Travelblog can do to stop the images from being lifted? Is there something I can do to protect them?  Ali Ali Watters Post Count: 3929 Msg: #2 37 weeks ago, April 18th 2009 | Send the URL in - to webmaster att travelblog.org - I send them a threatening email - and give them a phone call from my lawyer (I don't think impersonating a lawyer is a crime in Malaysia!) - so far - everytime - the thief has removed the photos. | Unfortunately - the site doesn't have the cash to follow up with real lawyers (unless there is a bored one reading!) - but that is an option if you personally feel that strongly. Hope that helps.  Mell Mell Post Count: 15408 Msg: #3 37 weeks ago, April 18th 2009 | I dont care if people on other sites use my photos, but if I did I would put a post on their forums with a link to the blog with the stolen photos on it and point out that those are mine and I did not give permission to use them and I would put a link to the TravelBlog copyright information on my blog. |  Copyright notice.The text and photos of this article remain the copyright of the Author (Mell). Under no circumstances should the photos or text be used without the express written permission of the Author (Mell). If you wish to use or publish photos or text from this article - please Contact Mell.  If somebody posted something like that here on TravelBlog about me using their photos, I would remove the photos, because it is not worth getting compaints about. Maybe the person who is using your photos or the owners or moderators of the site they are on will see it that way too. [Edited: 22:51 - Mell ]  TeamTurner Michael & Kelley Turner Post Count: 239 Msg: #4 37 weeks ago, April 19th 2009 | One thing to consider is adding a "watermark" or copyright to your pictures so that each picture says your name on it like a signature. While this can be taken away by cropping the picture it significantly reduces the likelihood that someone will use your pictures. Some of our bloggers like : Two3deroad use a watermark. I have started making my pictures smaller and adding a frame like this: |  cycling blonde Claire Wilson Post Count: 29 Msg: #5 34 weeks ago, May 10th 2009 | I also came across one of my photos on someone else's site but then felt sorry for them after reading their memory card got lost. Oh well.. but yes, it can be annoying. Doing a watermark is a good idea in theory but there is nothing stopping someone clicking 'save as' on your image and cropping it.. it's really easy to do. You need to make sure they can't save your photo.. not sure how you can do this? I'd just stick a copyright notice up and then email that person. If that was me I'd take down the photo. | Ali Ali Watters Post Count: 3929 Msg: #6 34 weeks ago, May 10th 2009 | There is no technical way to stop someone taking photos as they appear on screen. | It's as easy as "print screen", or drag and drop. If you see your photos "stolen/borrowed" - etc - send an email to the site and complain. Remember that this works both ways - and only use photos in your blogs that you have taken or have explicit permission to use.  twotravelbugs Karen and Colin Post Count: 102 Msg: #7 32 weeks ago, May 27th 2009 | Is there an easy way to put a copyright watermark on a photo? Something that can be done 'on the road' as well as at home? I know picasa lets you add a watermark, but only when you upload pics. Or you can add something as text (whats the 'Alt' + ??? code for the copyright symbol too please?!), but that is only ok if I am using my computer at home. So is there anything to be used easily from any internet cafe? Thanks. | TeamTurner Michael & Kelley Turner Post Count: 239 Msg: #8 32 weeks ago, May 27th 2009 | I did some quick research a la Google and was unable to come up with a non-program specific way to put a copyright symbol n a picture. But, I did find out that Ctl + Alt + C does equal a copyright symbol for PC text documents. Here's a link to some useful info but I'm not sure it helps much: Copyright Authority | Mike T. cycling blonde Claire Wilson Post Count: 29 Msg: #9 32 weeks ago, May 27th 2009 | I know that Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 lets you watermark your photos with whatever text you want. Lightroom is an amazing package.. I have the 30 day trial and am now addicted so might have to buy it. Sadly it's for a personal pc so you can't use it in internet cafes. | twotravelbugs Karen and Colin Post Count: 102 Msg: #10 31 weeks ago, May 28th 2009 | Thanks Mike and Claire. | pho2gra4 Iain Shankland Post Count: 1 Msg: #11 27 weeks ago, June 30th 2009 | First of all... put © on your photos along with the year. To get the copyright symbol hold the ALT key down and type 0169. | Next get <snip> a good and small program to place your copyright info where ever you want on the picture. It's extremely easy to use and it's a shareware so you don't have to give them money up front. You can find it at <snip> [Edited: 07:32 - Mell ] Number of Users: 7 | Number of Posts: 11 | |||||||||||||||||||
