When You Find A Picture Taken by You ...

shashank.aggarwal · Dec 25th, 2007, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

I would settle for a couple of free airline tickets from them

You mean couple of tickets for all the IMers who have contributed to this thread..

mridula · Dec 25th, 2007, 20:04

Let us see what they offer

They may offer just a correction. But then seriously, thanks a lot for all the inputs and support. IM and my blog friends rule!

Nick-H · Dec 25th, 2007, 20:07

I'd settle for a season ticket!

Given that the 'photographer' has admitted the fault, you may not get very far with the airline, All they did was 'genuinely' buy a pic from a photographer.

Sama · Dec 26th, 2007, 01:53

agree with nick...the photographer should definitely take the fall! blaming the assistant...yeah, right

mridula · Dec 26th, 2007, 12:42

Heard from the editor again. He says they will print a correction in the next issue and pay me for the picture. Also said they would try to put a system in place so that such incidents can be minimized. I asked if I could get a copy of the issue in which the clarification occurs. I hope I will! The editor didn't mention what they would pay I didn't ask. But I think this should be the end of the matter.

capt_mahajan · Dec 26th, 2007, 12:44

Congratulations.

machadinha · Dec 26th, 2007, 13:03

Sounds better than expected yes

Means they take it seriously I reckon.

Hey, as indicated before, it can't hurt to kick back if you can muster it. Which doesn't mean you're a wooz if you don't. Anyway, happy for you with the outcome. One or two persons more with a backbone (you and they) can never hurt.

shahronakm · Dec 26th, 2007, 13:48

Your effort has paid off.

Ronak.

dzibead · Dec 26th, 2007, 15:46

Good result. Congratulations!

Ann · Dec 26th, 2007, 15:52

Congratulations mridula.

Well, this type of scandals now a days becoming common. I am always fear of posting my picture or pictures taken by me in the internet. Still i always suggested my friend who loves photography to upload a picture online with your website url or at least your name & email id as watermark.

You are lucky enough to get paid for your picture, else many people just deny that they have copied from some other source. With watermark, people who want to use your original picture can contact you for buying (only when you are interested to sell).

Fotuman · Dec 28th, 2007, 00:48

Also, in addition to adding a watermark, one should preferably restrict the image size to no more than 500 pixels on the longerside and have lower dpi's- arnd 50- 60

mridula · Dec 28th, 2007, 10:31

Thanks a lot for all your suggestions, and I know this settled quickly and nicely which is lucky.

machadinha · Dec 29th, 2007, 05:23

Just out of interest, aren't those watermarks quite easily removed with a decent photo editor? I reckon publishing your pics on the web in a low resolution is the more sure-fire solution indeed.

PeakXV · Dec 29th, 2007, 05:28

That's what I heard as well .... apparently a combined digital watermark and hidden digital signature is much more 'sticky'.

Hyderabadi · Dec 29th, 2007, 05:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by machadinha

Just out of interest, aren't those watermarks quite easily removed with a decent photo editor? I reckon publishing your pics on the web in a low resolution is the more sure-fire solution indeed.

Digimarc claims to be a 'stickier' watermark, I have not tried it myself.

http://www.digimarc.com/mypicturemarc/default.asp

Dec 25th, 2007, 20:04	#47
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,586	Let us see what they offer They may offer just a correction. But then seriously, thanks a lot for all the inputs and support. IM and my blog friends rule! __________________ Mridula Travel Tales from India

Dec 26th, 2007, 01:53	#49
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 6,421	agree with nick...the photographer should definitely take the fall! blaming the assistant...yeah, right __________________ *MY INDIA, 2005-2008* "Once you have felt the Indian dust, you will never be free of it." (Rumer Godden, 1975)

Dec 26th, 2007, 12:44	#51
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,599	Congratulations. __________________ . Outside the machine

Dec 26th, 2007, 13:03	#52
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,357	Sounds better than expected yes Means they take it seriously I reckon. Hey, as indicated before, it can't hurt to kick back if you can muster it. Which doesn't mean you're a wooz if you don't. Anyway, happy for you with the outcome. One or two persons more with a backbone (you and they) can never hurt. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Dec 26th, 2007, 15:52	#55
Ann A long way to go... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kol, India Posts: 112	Congratulations mridula. Well, this type of scandals now a days becoming common. I am always fear of posting my picture or pictures taken by me in the internet. Still i always suggested my friend who loves photography to upload a picture online with your website url or at least your name & email id as watermark. You are lucky enough to get paid for your picture, else many people just deny that they have copied from some other source. With watermark, people who want to use your original picture can contact you for buying (only when you are interested to sell). __________________ Love traveling & Indian Food.

Dec 25th, 2007, 20:07	#48
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,173	I'd settle for a season ticket! Given that the 'photographer' has admitted the fault, you may not get very far with the airline, All they did was 'genuinely' buy a pic from a photographer.

Dec 26th, 2007, 12:42	#50
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,586	Heard from the editor again. He says they will print a correction in the next issue and pay me for the picture. Also said they would try to put a system in place so that such incidents can be minimized. I asked if I could get a copy of the issue in which the clarification occurs. I hope I will! The editor didn't mention what they would pay I didn't ask. But I think this should be the end of the matter.

Dec 26th, 2007, 13:48	#53
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,844	Your effort has paid off. Ronak.

Dec 26th, 2007, 15:46	#54
dzibead res ipsa loquitur Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,883	Good result. Congratulations!

Dec 28th, 2007, 00:48	#56
Fotuman Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 78	Also, in addition to adding a watermark, one should preferably restrict the image size to no more than 500 pixels on the longerside and have lower dpi's- arnd 50- 60 __________________ Is there life beyond office hours??? Find out at http://www.ajjuman.blogspot.com/ Flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/ajayclicks

Dec 28th, 2007, 10:31	#57
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,586	Thanks a lot for all your suggestions, and I know this settled quickly and nicely which is lucky.

Dec 29th, 2007, 05:23	#58
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,357	Just out of interest, aren't those watermarks quite easily removed with a decent photo editor? I reckon publishing your pics on the web in a low resolution is the more sure-fire solution indeed.

Dec 29th, 2007, 05:28	#59
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 5,876	That's what I heard as well .... apparently a combined digital watermark and hidden digital signature is much more 'sticky'. __________________ What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

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