redwatch Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Somewhat flattered and at the same time wondering if that is really legal? I did post it on Facebook, so I know Facebook has legal rights to use it, but wondering if Stølås is allowed to just download it and use it on their website? Stølås Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 No copyright on the photo so it is public domain mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) Hmmm... I don't find your pic on the site. Got a direct link or a screenshot? Oh, forget it - now I see it... it's the one on the overview site... Well, you could ask them to say thank you at least... maybe they'll send you a watch as gift... would be fair imo... Edited April 5, 2011 by Whatever123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 You should be flattered red, beacause it's a great pic. But the one responsible for that image cut out @ Stølås should be fired because it's just horrible.. If I were you I would do the cut out myself and ask them to swap it due to my pride as an artist.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duduto Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 You should watermark it like trustytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGGodwin Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Love this watch! I came |...| that close to buying one last night... I just can't seem to bite the bullet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 If you were in Australia you could send them an invoice. Here copyright is automatic and implied, unless otherwise specified, simply by being the creator of the work. Not that they'd likely pay for it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I would contact someone there, if nothing else you should be given credit for the pic. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 You should always watermark your pics (placing the watermark over the main object also makes it difficult to remove). That will not stop their unauthorized use, but at least it makes it more difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Thanks for the input guys. They did contact me actually through facebook stating that they loved the pick and chose it to be the pick on their models page. I think I will at least send them a better copy since it isn't copyrighted or watermarked in any way. Don't get me wrong, I am quite flattered, it just sort of shocked me I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 red, you should throw a subliminal message on the new photo you send them. something that you'd only be able to see if you were looking for it. boobies come to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 How did they find your photo in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 How did they find your photo in the first place? Well that's why I am not too upset about it. I posted the pics on their facebook page to share with them how much I love this watch..... So I really don't have anything to complain about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Ok, I assumed you posted it on your Facebook. Great photo btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Thanks for the input guys. They did contact me actually through facebook stating that they loved the pick and chose it to be the pick on their models page. I think I will at least send them a better copy since it isn't copyrighted or watermarked in any way. Don't get me wrong, I am quite flattered, it just sort of shocked me I guess Why not turn it to your advantage? Ask them if like more quality shots of their range. Of course you will need access to the non-returnable samples and in return you'll hand over the rights to the hi-res images. You may have to negotiate terms but i assure you, this is a very common arrangement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Well that's why I am not too upset about it. I posted the pics on their facebook page to share with them how much I love this watch..... So I really don't have anything to complain about If anything it should make you feel AWESOME!! Maybe they will send you some others to test drive and take photos of for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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