I just caught a 365 member using one of my photos without permission on her Facebook page. I asked for its removal and that was done without comment or apology. I understand that some people do not realize that this is violates copyright laws and ethical practice, and that there are others who just don't care. I suggest that you review Praveen GRS Photography on Facebook to see if other 365 images have been used without permission. https://www.facebook.com/canongrs1
This has happened to me before from one of my Flickr images appearing on Facebook and they had removed my name and was using as their own. I went through Facebook and filled out copyright forms, they removed the picture but didn't close down the page.
How did you find out that your image was being used. I would have no clue how to know if one of my pics was being used elsewhere. Thanks for the heads up
@elaine55@luvmynynix@soozieqt@parisouailleurs@elaine55@luvmynynix@soozieqt I got lucky. This person faved the image and didn't leave a comment. It was someone I didn't recognize and they had no profile information at all, but their images all had a watermarked name of a photographer. I googled it, and up popped my photo! It bugged me because I found an image that was stolen from my web site by a radio station just a week ago, so I am on the alert for this stuff.
@mzzhope Sorry, no. She had posted some of her photos on 365 and they had her own watermark, which led me to her Facebook page. I hope that's a bit clearer.
@rvwalker I think @Scrivna should delete the account. This kind of people are signing in just to see and steel pics. It shouldn't be possible to fav a pic unless you have at least one picture uploaded or something like that, no?
@parisouailleurs I think there are some people who are family members of 365-ers who like to just browse around and leave a fav or a comment without uploading their own pictures, so I think a 'you must upload to participate' could be restrictive.
But I do agree that someone who clearly isn't using the site appropriately and is documented as stealing images is a different story!
@parisouailleurs@homeschoolmom@archaeofrog I suppose accounts like this should be reviewed for deletion, but I don't know if a blanket policy to delete them is appropriate.
By the way, there have been several discussions on watermarks here, and some (like me) dislike them enough to take the chance on theft rather than deface our photos. One problem is that if they are unobtrusive, they can be Photoshopped or cropped out, and if they are obvious, they ruin the appearance of the photo. It is a matter of personal choice.
@rvwalker sorry this happened to you. this happened to my brother-in-law recently as well (he does fashion photography), and it was an old photo, so they could have been passing it off as theirs for years. the person's excuse was that it was her intern that uploaded it, and by their arrangement, attributed it to her (sounds sketchy). glad that you caught it!
i am curious, did you report it to ross? given the strong sense of community here at 365 it is sad that something like that happened through here. :(
Sorry to hear about this, Ross. The link that you mentioned in your opening message only has about a dozen images which seems odd, given that it's a photography site. Maybe I'm missing something, or maybe some have been removed?
Unfortunately the reality of the Internet is that if you post something on it, someone else can "steal" it. If you have images you do not want anyone to have the opportunity to take and use, DO NOT post them on the Internet.
I am not one of the most technically proficient folks out here on the 'net, but I can easily grab photos which have download capabilities "disabled." And I'm proficient enough in PS Elements to easily remove a watermark. Believe me, watermarks are NOT a deterrent, unless you make it so big and involved on the photo that removing it would be time-consuming and would seriously alter the image. And of course if you put a large, clunky, all-encompassing watermark on your image(s) to deter theft, it ruins the photo.
@taleweaver No, I didn't. My goal really isn't to get someone in trouble. My contact with her might be enough to stop her, and I wanted to make others aware of the problem.
@sjoblues I agree with every word, Shannon. Unfortunately, what we do on the internet is FUN, so we take the chance and post our photos, knowing they can be stolen. It doesn't hurt to be vigilant and come down hard on people who disregard the rules, though.
@rvwalker gotcha. i guess we all just have to be vigilant about checking where our photos end up, and alert each other about things like this. thanks for the head's up!
sadly with watermarks you can put it in a corner so it does not have an impact on the the image or across the center and mutilate the image. i had someone take one of my images, crop just above the watermark and use it. joys of putting images online.
@iwatts@claeshields Well, thanks for the heads up on that shot, but that's not one of mine. It's very nice to see my friends are looking out for me here. Here's my latest. My wife's hand isn't quite as "weathered" as the one in that photo though. ;-)
Here's an update. I received an apology from this person, who apparently did not understand she was doing anything wrong. She asked for permission to use the photo, and I said "No". Here is her apology as written: "sry fr my inconvinence :) i just put..becaz i was impressed in yur photo. ok sry...can u please give copy right of adding ur photos? i ll put ur name above on ur photos//!!! can i do ?? with ur permission?"
@wind_of_the_sothern_sea - 3rd February photo of the clover is there - I recognised it immediately - pretty sure that I recognise others from 365 but can't place the owners off the top of my head.
@dibzgreasley@kiwiflora Thank you so much for letting me know! I reported the post and it has been removed, but I think I saw some of the pics from other 365 members, I think we all should report this page.
@soozieqt You can directly search images. I've run into at least one person on at least one forum who has had enough of their images stolen that they do random checks regularly. But I'd rather spend my time playing with the images than policing them. I figure nothing of mine is going to make anyone's fortune, anyway! Here's the image search start page if you're interested. http://www.google.com/insidesearch/features/images/searchbyimage.html
However, it's handy if you have a relative you don't much care for who's taking credit for work that's not his or her own and you want to "bust" him/her - or at least settle the matter in your own understanding.
I have had some of my artwork "borrowed" from the net. One turned up as a Wheel cover on a 4WD! It was a member of a group we belong to. He didn't realise we would be at the same barbeque he was at! I don't mind my stuff being used. But in this particular instance, he had "Bought" it off a fellow who was running the forum where I posted the picture. This guy is now being done for fraud and copyright infringements with a lot of more important stuff than my picture. I was a bit ticked about the fact that someone else profited from my work though.
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But I do agree that someone who clearly isn't using the site appropriately and is documented as stealing images is a different story!
By the way, there have been several discussions on watermarks here, and some (like me) dislike them enough to take the chance on theft rather than deface our photos. One problem is that if they are unobtrusive, they can be Photoshopped or cropped out, and if they are obvious, they ruin the appearance of the photo. It is a matter of personal choice.
i am curious, did you report it to ross? given the strong sense of community here at 365 it is sad that something like that happened through here. :(
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=270576549767481&set=pb.137722603052877.-2207520000.1393026519.&type=3&theater
I am not one of the most technically proficient folks out here on the 'net, but I can easily grab photos which have download capabilities "disabled." And I'm proficient enough in PS Elements to easily remove a watermark. Believe me, watermarks are NOT a deterrent, unless you make it so big and involved on the photo that removing it would be time-consuming and would seriously alter the image. And of course if you put a large, clunky, all-encompassing watermark on your image(s) to deter theft, it ruins the photo.
My latest favourite is this one:
Which has been toned, resized using software that must have been around in the 80s, and now adorns the front page of a Chinese elevator parts company.
Because, what better image for a Chinese elevator parts company than a photo of Vancouver without any elevators visible?
However, it's handy if you have a relative you don't much care for who's taking credit for work that's not his or her own and you want to "bust" him/her - or at least settle the matter in your own understanding.
well, not awesome that they stole it but awesome that they thought the context of your image fit with their business