Is it a wise move to "watermark" your own photos/images before putting it out on the net?
I've looked at this option several times and some watermark images just about ruin the actual picture. However, to protect your images I can see the advantage. Can a watermark be removed by someone else if your image is still "saved/stolen/used"?
I add watermark on every one of my photos. Yes, they can still be removed, but it at least discourages illegal use. Say, if you lock your door, some thief can still break into your home. But you don't want to make it easy for them.
Yes it is, people grab images from google everyday 100's of 1000s of times. Your pic could get used (right click view image) and stuck on some fake dating site profile! so could anyones, so watermarking it puts 99% of people of using your pics.
I guess if you happen to be a professional photographer you might worry but my guess is not many on here have photos worth taking. Jeez, the egos. I have some good ones, go use 'em, who cares!
by World Religion 11 years ago
Correct. Easily noticeable marking, signing or watermarking of your photos in any way is not permitted.If you upload unoriginal photos make sure they are copyright free or available under creative commons.
by Valerie Belew 12 years ago
What is a watermarked or pixilated picture?What is a watermarked or pixilated picture on a hub?? I was told to change one, and don't have a clue what they are talking about.
by Mary Hyatt 8 years ago
I thought it was against HP's policy for writers to use photos from those sites where the watermark is on the photo. I see lots of photos I'd like to use, but they would have a watermark.I just read a Hub where the author used one of these, and the name of the site shows clearly on the...
by sunforged 12 years ago
Hubpages wants original works.Hubpages suggests original images to accompany original work.Hubpages doesnt allow Visual Artists to use traditional and accepted best practices to protect their images (unobtrusive watermarks)Only A NAIVE online creator would be ok with that policyYou want original...
by Deepak Chaturvedi 11 years ago
What is the watermarked and pixelated photos or videos?my hub is in the reviewed mod due to them.
by Shadaan Alam 10 years ago
I am really stressed out, whenever i am writing hub i always get a mail from HP sometimes it says hub has unrelated links, sometimes unrelated products, sometimes it says it is overly promotional etc etc...the saddest part is i revise my hub again and again, make changes which i think might be...
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