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Canon EOS-7D Mark II
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
 02/14/2012 10:58:15 AM · #1
So I am going to be entering challenges soon, but I had a question for you guys.

I would like to add a copyright to my images, however, I noticed in the rules, it states:

You May Not:

add text to your entry or its border during editing. This includes copyright statements

So I'm assuming if I do add this, I could be DQ'd?

Please advise, though not that it really matters. Because if I add it to the bottom of the picture, it can be cropped out and stolen anyways.


Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens
 02/14/2012 11:03:25 AM · #2
Can't add text to the image.

You can embed your copyright in the image's metadata. Some metadata is "stickier" than other metadata.

It's a dilemma for me to export an image from Aperture without embedded metadata, like the copyright. On the one hand, that would ensure anonymity, but provide no copyright "mark".
Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 02/14/2012 11:04:00 AM · #3
Copyright text is one of the most reasons for DQ. But if you want to add one you can go to "My Home"->"My Workshop" and there is a button for watermark options. The watermark won't show up until after the voting.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount
02/14/2012 11:08:02 AM · #4
you can watermark your images after the fact.

also this site offers first layer deterrent, your images are overlayed with a gif that so that you can't right click and copy an image, a would be thief can still screen cap though.

just periodically check your images from time to time. there are some pretty vigilant peeps here too and if we see a familiar image no getting credit the owner get notified.

ETA the site has a watermarking feature.

Message edited by author 2012-02-14 11:10:51.
Canon EOS-7D Mark II
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
 02/14/2012 11:08:07 AM · #5
Thanks so much. I still have to learn more about this site, never noticed the copyright option.
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