Why do we watermark our images?

[.:Chris:.]

As you guys may have seen, I did a shoot with John from LHT and his k-series powered Honda Insight about a month ago. Last night I happened to be checking my server statistics and I noticed a few people have been showing off my images, which means my work is spreading across the internet quite nicely.

Here are a few links where you can see my pics:

http://www.houston-imports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451439

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/garage/83664-honda-k-sight-honda-insight-k20.html

http://forums.dieselstation.com/index.php?showtopic=23902

http://www.carstyling.hu/forum_shower.php?id=4074

http://teamzx2.com/index.php/topic,41640.0.html

http://highspeeddubbin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2074

http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?t=271174

http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9205

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3727954

http://www.genmay.com/showthread.php?t=778054

A couple of them wouldn't load for me, but you get the idea. There are more if I look through my server logs, but it makes you value putting your name on your images - you never know where your images are going or how they're being used but either way it's nice to have some credit.

[SaturnTypeR]

yep

[japanbran]

very nice pics. i do have a question for you tho, what building are you parked on for the pics?

[SaturnTypeR]

Channelside Parking garage. - Sorry chris for posting where it was.

[.:Chris:.]

Yeah no prob. Channelside. FYI - check the Lightning schedule before you go, I speak from experience.

I don't mind giving out the spot Chris, I have faith in my abilities. It takes more than a good location to get a good picture, right?

[SaturnTypeR]

Yeah no prob. Channelside. FYI - check the Lightning schedule before you go, I speak from experience.

I don't mind giving out the spot Chris, I have faith in my abilities. It takes more than a good location to get a good picture, right?

Thats true..My spot just goes away for a year:lol:

[Michael.]

thats cool that you can check that and stuff.

[Mama Got Boost??]

Boy Chris...you just get around don't you :)

[SaturnTypeR]

Hmmm wonder if mine can do that. I know I get views and gig hits but, need to see if its indepth.:crack:

[.:Chris:.]

Boy Chris...you just get around don't you :)

Whoa whoa whoa. Don't tell my secrets! :angel:

[Mama Got Boost??]

Whoa whoa whoa. Don't tell my secrets! :angel:
I won't...I promise ;)

[chews]

to me this whole thread is a "look at me and how good i am".

to me the pics are not that good imho.

my friend has a simple d40 and um.. his pics turn out way nicer.

sorry for being an ass but.. i is one :)

just me

[Chris C.]

to me this whole thread is a "look at me and how good i am".

to me the pics are not that good imho.

my friend has a simple d40 and um.. his pics turn out way nicer.

sorry for being an ass but.. i is one :)

just me

you are ridiculous. your "points" are so arrogant I don't even have a good argument to prove just how dumb you sound.

not that i remember Chris ever questioning your "friends" talent, but even if your imaginary friends picture were somehow greater, that doesnt mean you go around telling everyone that isn't of equivalent skill that their pictures aren't worth looking at. you ESPECIALLY have no room to judge when your not even out taking pictures on your own.

[SaturnTypeR]

you are ridiculous. your "points" are so arrogant I don't even have a good argument to prove just how dumb you sound.

not that i remember Chris ever questioning your "friends" talent, but even if your imaginary friends picture were somehow greater, that doesnt mean you go around telling everyone that isn't of equivalent skill that their pictures aren't worth looking at. you ESPECIALLY have no room to judge when your not even out taking pictures on your own.

Well said!:crack:

[HUGHJASS]

It's just a big copy and pasta

[DC Dave]

you are ridiculous. your "points" are so arrogant I don't even have a good argument to prove just how dumb you sound.

not that i remember Chris ever questioning your "friends" talent, but even if your imaginary friends picture were somehow greater, that doesnt mean you go around telling everyone that isn't of equivalent skill that their pictures aren't worth looking at. you ESPECIALLY have no room to judge when your not even out taking pictures on your own.

Very well said. This isnt the first time hes said something about how his friends pictures with a d40 are better. Hmm someone is nutswinging a bit to much. Im pretty sure I know what pictures he talking about and there good quality but not what hes making them out to be.

[Mars_302]

Hmmm wonder if mine can do that. I know I get views and gig hits but, need to see if its indepth.:crack:

heres the point in thread where I step in and say this is also a reason why you get a real server so you have a better ability to track whose viewing your work and where its going.....

:mullet:

[DC Dave]

Yeah, Jerm your one of those that those pics spread like wildfire!

[chews]

Very well said. This isnt the first time hes said something about how his friends pictures with a d40 are better. Hmm someone is nutswinging a bit to much. Im pretty sure I know what pictures he talking about and there good quality but not what hes making them out to be.
lol so strike me down!

[SaturnTypeR]

lol so strike me down!

Yep :lol: :crack:

I dont go in to threads about people complaining about blockbuster because my bother works there? :lol:

This is the Photography forum, not Oh my best friends cousin is the shit with is d40, so good that he can shoot with out lenses!:lol:

[SaturnTypeR]

heres the point in thread where I step in and say this is also a reason why you get a real server so you have a better ability to track whose viewing your work and where its going.....

:mullet:

Back to subject

Thats my next step. But need to get something built before I take that leap.:crack:

[chews]

Yep :lol: :crack:

I dont go in to threads about people complaining about blockbuster because my bother works there? :lol:

This is the Photography forum, not Oh my best friends cousin is the shit with is d40, so good that he can shoot with out lenses!:lol:
:nerd:

[3dglasses]

So, what is the easiest way to watermark the pictures?

[SaturnTypeR]

So, what is the easiest way to watermark the pictures?



Photoshop

Also Smugmug offers it to.:crack: