History Watermarks... An Opinion Post...

It can be a sticky situation, but in general it really bothers me when someone watermarks a photo that they clearly didn't and couldn't have taken. If you shot the photo or it's a family member that's entrusted you with its preservation, that's cool and I can sympathize.

 

Thanks Ryan for adding some clarity to this issue. I post alot of historic stuff and otherwise. I share it why...because we aren't getting any younger around here and if that picture can bring a smile and thought to any of you I feel it matters. I also give credit as best as I can because it is in respect to those involved.

 

We have become a society of those who major in the minors, want too much for too little effort, and are over-concerned about our well-being above any others... a young carpenter's son had a good bit to say about that some years back.

Thank you for having the right attitude, Ryan!

 

Very interesting subject and one I've often been curious about. If I post a photo on a forum, I try to give credit to the original photographer if I know who it is. I know that doesn't address the subject of watermarking per se for sure. I've often wondered if someone posts an "unclaimed" photo gleaned from the internet what exactly are their legal responsibilities? I was under the impression that unless you are using someone else's image for financial gain that you aren't breaking any copyright laws. Sorry if this is divergent from your post, Ryan.

 

Here,here ~ I agree with you 100%.

I have posted & re posted hundreds of photographs since embracing the internet and have a unlimited wealth of images to chose from.

I don't have a problem with the photographer watermarking his work,their are several guys here that mark their work,I do have a problem with Joe Blow watermarking anything that he didn't do.

Artist fraud? Plagiarism? it should not be taken lightly.
I remember a line that at the bottom of the page. HRP

Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in.

 

Ok, maybe I'm the only one curious, but can we see the photo? Or was it the opening photo to your post that was the picture in question?

 

My dad use to say they want too much candy for a nickle. HRP

 

I don't know if Ryan coined this line originally, and it really should not be taken lightly but I laugh every time I see it.

 

Gotcha. Thanks.

 

Just some satire here...my feeble attempt a water mark

 

Cool as shit boss.

Andy

 

Clearly, a good lesson.
'Let 'cool heads' prevail'.

 

Totally agree with you on the subject. It gets real hairy anymore. I despise watermarks. I think they absolutely ruin the integrity and emotion of a photograph. Especially when the photographer uses an atrocious font that doesn't even relate to the image. I refuse to mark my photos, even though its burned me in the past when people "forget" to credit the source.

 

So,Do you think that Jimmy B shouldn,t watermark his vintage photos that he paid good Money for?

 

Since this is an opinion post, And I always have one of those. lol Frist let me say, I don't do Face Book or any of the other sites, I only post here on the H.A.M.B. But I do like, You Tubes and Images of, or photos of, { Hot Rods}, and { Customs}. The best part of this site are all the old vintage photos. Thanks Ryan and everyone else for taking your time to search the old inter web for them. I have taken lots of photos and drew lots of pictures, of Rods and customs over the years. I have never shared them with anyone before the H.A.M.B. As for my Post, please fill free to use any of them for whatever you would want too. It has always just been just a hobby for me. And just fun to share them here. So Thanks everyone. Ron...

 

Well put.
The only thing I would add is...
The only problem that I have is people trying to "sell" images that aren't theirs.

 

Indeed this is a personal issue. Never had to deal with anything like this until a car of mine was photographed. The photographer (artist) did the work without any pay from me. Therefore, he owns the rights to the images. He has since sold the images to pay for his craft and that is okay with me. Since then, the car shows up in media here and there.
Ryan, I think that you being comfortable about your images showing up here and there is cool as it supports the hobby and therefore benefits the J-Journal.

 

I get the need or desire for some to watermark their images, but I also appreciate the sharing of images here on the HAMB.

A lot of you guys put a tremendous amount of work in producing and providing them to us for our education and enjoyment. And even the images that have been published, scanned, and posted a hundred times before, it's great when guys select and collect just the right ones for a particular thread. Then we can immerse ourselves into a thread, rich with historic images for an education found nowhere else. Thanks!

And that photo...
I don't usually like 'people' in the frame obscuring the image of the car, but these guys! It's like they've planted their asses on that bitchin' low-slung 'T' saying 'Look what we did!' Cool...

 

I really don't mind if someone shares photos I took myself, I take it as a complement. I am not a professional photographer so it's no big deal to me but don't say a picture I took is your work.
As for old photos I always thought it was public property after a certain amount of time. I guess there is a big difference if you are selling them for profit also.

 

4,000 pages on post VINTAGE SHOTS FROM DAYS GONE BY.
That would be alot of water marks??

 

i didn't know this was a "thing". people actually take other peoples photos and water mark them? i guess to resell? pathetic criminal poser.
in my opinion, if it is on the internet, it's fair game. if it has a water mark it has to stay on the photos/image, still fair game unless you make money with it, the said money belongs to the water marker [markey? maker? wakermarkerownerguy?] .

 

so did someone else watermark the image you "own"?