Black Cat

[limr]

I would also like to say I enjoyed reading all these comments, and I wish I could have been apart of the discussion. It taught me lot on how people react and different ways of portraying photos. I only wish the site would have notified me of all this activity, I only saw because it was under the most act threads.

Yes, this thread was a true introduction to the site, warts and all!

For future reference, notifications are usually sent for things like Likes or if your post is quoted, or if your username is tagged with @(username) but otherwise, you'd need to subscribe to get notification of replies to any threads, even your own. I've actually never done it, so folks can correct me if I'm wrong, but up at the top under the "Post New Thread" button, there is a "Watch Thread" link. I believe that will then send you notifications any time there is a new reply in a thread.

 

[TJ_Photographer]

I would also like to say I enjoyed reading all these comments, and I wish I could have been apart of the discussion. It taught me lot on how people react and different ways of portraying photos. I only wish the site would have notified me of all this activity, I only saw because it was under the most act threads.

Yes, this thread was a true introduction to the site, warts and all!

For future reference, notifications are usually sent for things like Likes or if your post is quoted, or if your username is tagged with @(username) but otherwise, you'd need to subscribe to get notification of replies to any threads, even your own. I've actually never done it, so folks can correct me if I'm wrong, but up at the top under the "Post New Thread" button, there is a "Watch Thread" link. I believe that will then send you notifications any time there is a new reply in a thread.

Okay, yeah, I didn't expect to cause this much of a ruckus, but I just downloaded Tapatalk, and am able to do this all easily on my phone and it seems to be giving me notifications, as the fast response to your reply. And it should now keep me in the loop and I can help settle some disputes.

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[annamaria]

I like the expression of the cat's eyes on number two, but can't really enjoy the photos because of the watermark placement.

 

[TJ_Photographer]

I like the expression of the cat's eyes on number two, but can't really enjoy the photos because of the watermark placement.

I'm sorry, if you would like I can post the ones without a watermark,

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[snowbear]

I would also like to say I enjoyed reading all these comments, and I wish I could have been apart of the discussion. It taught me lot on how people react and different ways of portraying photos. I only wish the site would have notified me of all this activity, I only saw because it was under the most act threads.

I would also like to say I enjoyed reading all these comments, and I wish I could have been apart of the discussion. It taught me lot on how people react and different ways of portraying photos. I only wish the site would have notified me of all this activity, I only saw because it was under the most act threads.

Yes, this thread was a true introduction to the site, warts and all!

For future reference, notifications are usually sent for things like Likes or if your post is quoted, or if your username is tagged with @(username) but otherwise, you'd need to subscribe to get notification of replies to any threads, even your own. I've actually never done it, so folks can correct me if I'm wrong, but up at the top under the "Post New Thread" button, there is a "Watch Thread" link. I believe that will then send you notifications any time there is a new reply in a thread.

There is also a check box in settings to automatically get notifications for posts you in threads you post in or start. This could get to be a pain, though, if you post a lot to others' threads,

 

[TJ_Photographer]

I would also like to say I enjoyed reading all these comments, and I wish I could have been apart of the discussion. It taught me lot on how people react and different ways of portraying photos. I only wish the site would have notified me of all this activity, I only saw because it was under the most act threads.

I would also like to say I enjoyed reading all these comments, and I wish I could have been apart of the discussion. It taught me lot on how people react and different ways of portraying photos. I only wish the site would have notified me of all this activity, I only saw because it was under the most act threads.

Yes, this thread was a true introduction to the site, warts and all!

For future reference, notifications are usually sent for things like Likes or if your post is quoted, or if your username is tagged with @(username) but otherwise, you'd need to subscribe to get notification of replies to any threads, even your own. I've actually never done it, so folks can correct me if I'm wrong, but up at the top under the "Post New Thread" button, there is a "Watch Thread" link. I believe that will then send you notifications any time there is a new reply in a thread.

There is also a check box in settings to automatically get notifications for posts you in threads you post in or start. This could get to be a pain, though, if you post a lot to others' threads,

Tapatalk has really made it all Easy, I think I have it handled

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[TJ_Photographer]

Here are the un watermarked images, if it makes it any better. Enjoy!!

(Sorry this took so long, but I had troubles uploading them)

 

[TJ_Photographer]

Sorry, the quality really downgraded, my apologies

 

[DarkShadow]

As soon as a water mark gets pasted smack in the middle of image its ruined for me as a viewer.Sorry. The second version is much better but i would be tempted to clone out the metal bar.

 

[DGMPhotography]

Coming in fresh here...

I will say this: a watermark as obnoxious as yours will definitely stop most people from stealing your photo.

But if you are posting for critique purposes, especially on The Photo Forum, it's probably best to leave the watermark out, or make it subtle. It all depends on your goals here.

That aside, I've learned that selective color is almost always a no-no. If you keep shooting, you'll probably learn that as well. But it's always good to experiment and find out what works for you. Compositionally, I don't think it's too shabby. I'd probably crop or clone the metal bar out, and the image is a little fuzzy. But good start. Keep shooting, and don't get too deterred from the reaction here. Just learn from it and keep posting.

Good luck.

 

[TJ_Photographer]

Coming in fresh here...

I will say this: a watermark as obnoxious as yours will definitely stop most people from stealing your photo.

But if you are posting for critique purposes, especially on The Photo Forum, it's probably best to leave the watermark out, or make it subtle. It all depends on your goals here.

That aside, I've learned that selective color is almost always a no-no. If you keep shooting, you'll probably learn that as well. But it's always good to experiment and find out what works for you. Compositionally, I don't think it's too shabby. I'd probably crop or clone the metal bar out, and the image is a little fuzzy. But good start. Keep shooting, and don't get too deterred from the reaction here. Just learn from it and keep posting.

Good luck.

Okay I'll keep that in mind. But it might be hard to keep the watermark off since I post on DeviantArt and I use the link to that image over there to post it here, cause I notice my images if I try to just upload them in this forum they are too big and won't load, that's why I had so much trouble to get my unmarked images up

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[DGMPhotography]

Coming in fresh here...

I will say this: a watermark as obnoxious as yours will definitely stop most people from stealing your photo.

But if you are posting for critique purposes, especially on The Photo Forum, it's probably best to leave the watermark out, or make it subtle. It all depends on your goals here.

That aside, I've learned that selective color is almost always a no-no. If you keep shooting, you'll probably learn that as well. But it's always good to experiment and find out what works for you. Compositionally, I don't think it's too shabby. I'd probably crop or clone the metal bar out, and the image is a little fuzzy. But good start. Keep shooting, and don't get too deterred from the reaction here. Just learn from it and keep posting.

Good luck.

Okay I'll keep that in mind. But it might be hard to keep the watermark off since I post on DeviantArt and I use the link to that image over there to post it here, cause I notice my images if I try to just upload them in this forum they are too big and won't load, that's why I had so much trouble to get my unmarked images up

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I do the same thing as you. One way is just to not upload large images. I always export my images to 1700x1700 before uploading and that works just fine.

And look at all the first pagers on deviantArt. Do you see any of them using the built in watermark? I use deviantArt as well, but learned awhile ago, it's just going to deter the already few people who are going to look at your post away.

 

[TJ_Photographer]

Coming in fresh here...

I will say this: a watermark as obnoxious as yours will definitely stop most people from stealing your photo.

But if you are posting for critique purposes, especially on The Photo Forum, it's probably best to leave the watermark out, or make it subtle. It all depends on your goals here.

That aside, I've learned that selective color is almost always a no-no. If you keep shooting, you'll probably learn that as well. But it's always good to experiment and find out what works for you. Compositionally, I don't think it's too shabby. I'd probably crop or clone the metal bar out, and the image is a little fuzzy. But good start. Keep shooting, and don't get too deterred from the reaction here. Just learn from it and keep posting.

Good luck.

Okay I'll keep that in mind. But it might be hard to keep the watermark off since I post on DeviantArt and I use the link to that image over there to post it here, cause I notice my images if I try to just upload them in this forum they are too big and won't load, that's why I had so much trouble to get my unmarked images up

Sent From Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk

I do the same thing as you. One way is just to not upload large images. I always export my images to 1700x1700 before uploading and that works just fine.

And look at all the first pagers on deviantArt. Do you see any of them using the built in watermark? I use deviantArt as well, but learned awhile ago, it's just going to deter the already few people who are going to look at your post away.

Okay I see that, but as of right now I have 135 watchers and it's been rising fast, I just don't want people to just take it as their own without my consent, it's not like I don't get barely any viewers I get plenty, and I used to use the DeviantArt watermark, but my friend made a cool one for me so I use that. If people like the image enough and want to see it without the watermark ID be glad to show them, but this is the first anyone has said anything about it.

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[DGMPhotography]

Welcome to The Photo Forum.

 

[Ysarex]

Coming in fresh here...

I will say this: a watermark as obnoxious as yours will definitely stop most people from stealing your photo.

But if you are posting for critique purposes, especially on The Photo Forum, it's probably best to leave the watermark out, or make it subtle. It all depends on your goals here.

That aside, I've learned that selective color is almost always a no-no. If you keep shooting, you'll probably learn that as well. But it's always good to experiment and find out what works for you. Compositionally, I don't think it's too shabby. I'd probably crop or clone the metal bar out, and the image is a little fuzzy. But good start. Keep shooting, and don't get too deterred from the reaction here. Just learn from it and keep posting.

Good luck.

Okay I'll keep that in mind. But it might be hard to keep the watermark off since I post on DeviantArt and I use the link to that image over there to post it here, cause I notice my images if I try to just upload them in this forum they are too big and won't load, that's why I had so much trouble to get my unmarked images up

Sent From Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk

I do the same thing as you. One way is just to not upload large images. I always export my images to 1700x1700 before uploading and that works just fine.

And look at all the first pagers on deviantArt. Do you see any of them using the built in watermark? I use deviantArt as well, but learned awhile ago, it's just going to deter the already few people who are going to look at your post away.

Okay I see that, but as of right now I have 135 watchers and it's been rising fast, I just don't want people to just take it as their own without my consent, it's not like I don't get barely any viewers I get plenty, and I used to use the DeviantArt watermark, but my friend made a cool one for me so I use that. If people like the image enough and want to see it without the watermark ID be glad to show them, but this is the first anyone has said anything about it.

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Welcome to TPF.

A watermark is only a mild deterrent. Especially on a site like Deviant Art where lots of people have the skill to remove it easily. This took me ten minutes:

The real bottom line is: If you put it on the web and someone wants it, they can take it. The one thing they can't do is increase the resolution. So just keep the images at or below 1000 pixels on the long side and at least they won't be able to make a large print or professional quality reproduction.

Joe