Re: [APML] copyright protection

[George Anderson <georgea@cam.org>]

Salut Dominic

I don't thick Herm was pointing a finger at your web pages, there are
some sites out there where the highest resolution for images is 300 by
200 or smaller ie. thumbnail teasers. Really small for examining
astrophotos.
I personaly don't have a problem with Matts watermark, those hummingbird
pictures will be very prone to theft by the lowlifes out on the web. Yes
it does detract from the photo but at the same time it is an excellent
theft deterent due to the amount of time required to remove Matt's
watermark. I suspect that if one of us wanted a web res copy of one of
Matt's hummer shots for personal wallpaper a deal could be arranged off
list.

George Anderson
Montreal Canada

Clear skies and good health

Dominic Cantin wrote:
> 
> I dont want a justification from Matt !!! It's because his
> astronomical pictures have more value than his humming bird pictures
> at my eyes , Matt's astro pictures counts among my favorite here !!!
> 
> I hope you dont point my pictures when you talk about tiny useless
> images ;) If it's the case , I'll explain you my point of view ; My
> screen have a resolution of 1024 X 728 pix. and the size I choose for
> the web is ~ 600 X 400 pix. because the apparent size is a litle bit
> higher than a 4" X 6" print ... When I send some 4" X 6" pictures to
> certain magazine of astronomy, that doesn't stop them from choosing my
> pictures for publication ;) You can adjust your screen to 640 X 480
> pix if you want to see my pictures full screen ;)
> 
> without spites :)
> 
> Dominic
> 
> Herm <hermperez@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> 
>      Its Matt's choice, he does not have to justify himself. In
>      any case,
>      astronomical images have little commercial value (its been
>      discussed
>      before), but I think his beautiful hummingbirds shots have
>      substantial
>      value.. and thus an intrusive watermark is probably a good
>      idea.
> 
>      I prefer to see the large image with a wartemark than a tiny
>      useless image.
> 
>      Dominic Cantin wrote:
> 
>      >I understand the "wild west" side of internet but why you
>      dont do that with your astrophoto ? We saw not long ago that
>      Jerry Lodriguss have been a victim from a " bandit " with
>      his M-31 picture !!!
> 
> Dominic Cantin
> 
> http://skyphoto.homestead.com
> 
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> 
> dominiccantin@yahoo.ca
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