The Watermark by AZBO
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I posted this old image to show how to use a watermark.(in my humble opinion)
Since watermark's can be removed using clone the watermark should be placed over an area which makes cloning difficult-In this case along the bottom of the image.
Not only is cloning large areas of grass difficult but even to cut away the watermark would leave a funny looking image.
No matter how smart someone is-there is no way they will remove this mark without making a mess of the image.
The watermark has been left clearly visible in this instance but should have been faded more than it is.
Always place your watermark over an area that will be difficult to clone-not for example on the sky or on skin-place it on an area somewhere that cannot be matched up and make it as big as possible without destroying the viewing of the image.
Comments (15)
KarmaSong
Thank you for these useful tips on watermarks ! This being said, this is a most gorgeous scenery and capture !
Richardphotos
the landscape is outstanding. if someone wants to steal one's work they will.if one is worried about their work being stolen then it would be prudent not to share, but I myself will continue to share and I place an imbedded watermark on some of my images
blinkings
Using this image as an example, the problem is that the mountain...or girl or whatever...is the main focus of the photo. Even if you can't be bothered removing the watermark, a simple crop would not ruin the image but in fact would highlight the mountain!! I doubt that anyone would want to steal this photo simply because they love the green foreground. IMHO posting small files is about the best way to deter sticky fingers on a commercial scale. And if you are a person that does not mind their image being used etc, then watermarks are still bloody annoying to the viewer. Aside from my regular job, I also work for bands and large venues shooting covers, live shows etc. I NEVER get to share these online because they simply CAN'T be protected. And even if you take the thieves to court, often they are large companies who have far more money to spend on lawyers than we do..... or at least than I do! Nice shot BTW mate. Andrew
kgb224
Thank you for everyone's input regarding watermark. God Bless.
jayfar
The picture is very beautiful.
whaleman
I agree with Andrew (blinkings) and I would add that this photo lends itself to a watermark more easily than most of mine do, and I think most photos cannot have a watermark without really destroying the essence of the photo. I also limit the size most often to 1000 pixels on the long side, and saved to a size under 500 kB pretty much renders the image useless for anything other than internet copying, so why bother? What are thieves really going to do with it? They are not going to make money.
Cyve
WOnderful capture as alwaus !!!
sharky_
I had the same thoughts as Andrew about cropping out the water marks before reading his comments. Watermarks can be moved or adjusted so where it would be difficult to clone it out. But nothing is full proof from theft. Your capture is beautiful and cropping it wont hurt it at all. Here are some tips for "Image Protection" on the internet. Aloha
rockstrider
Apparently, R'osity knows if members are copying images that they have not posted and will ban people for doing so - not an experiment worth trying to see if it is true though! Excellent capture Pete!
dakotabluemoon
Simply beautiful.
bobrgallegos
A beautiful landscape capture!
Dreamingbee
like this much - so interesting and fascinating!
jendellas
Lovely landscape & interesting info. XX
dochtersions
If this is the landscape around you (where you live) Pete, then it is very beautiful, as the photo is showing this in a great way. I love that white houses and the big mountains. Talking for myself, I'm not such interesting about a watermark, if someone want to 'steal' my image, so what? LOL. They (I think) always find a way to do this anyway, I guess.
tennesseecowgirl
I have to agree with Blinkings too to me watermarks are annoying and destroy the image, why be so hung up on all that and just share your work for others to enjoy or as he said post in in a smaller format.