Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Copyrighting
I believe I've never mentioned before, but since I'm sitting here while the boys are gaming, I've a void this evening for me to rant.
Yes I put my name stamp on the small lil corner of my photos, not because I'm proud of them, well not that I'm ashamed of them either. I don't consider myself a photographer, just a hobbyist merely trying to keep a record of things that I see in my daily life. Be it to share with my family or just keeping it and going through it one day reminding myself of those beautiful moments.
Right, here's the story to why I started stamping my photos, bear with me.
Quite a few years ago when I switched to a slightly better camera, we took a series of photos during a party. The series of snaps were circulated amongst friends, and just like a note in a bottle, we have no idea who else it floated to.
Few months down the road, someone actually showed us the pictures, the very same ones we took and claimed it the person who took it was someone else he knew. Despite us defending ourselves, the other party just wouldn't believe us. I felt like I'm been accursed... as if someone is saying that I'm a liar or something.
Not that I mind sharing my pictures, but I don't like being called a liar either. I tried my best to give credits to pictures I've obtained from sources apart from my own. It's just peeps out there that doesn't respect it. So therefore it concludes my story of why on earth I actually "copyright" most of my pictures.
In fact recently I'm in the dilemma of whether to stop using © on my photos or even stop putting my name on altogether, the low self-esteem side of me is trying to convince myself that my photos are not good enough nor even qualify for a copyright.
Anyone reading this post, please kindly give me suggestions please?
Yes I put my name stamp on the small lil corner of my photos, not because I'm proud of them, well not that I'm ashamed of them either. I don't consider myself a photographer, just a hobbyist merely trying to keep a record of things that I see in my daily life. Be it to share with my family or just keeping it and going through it one day reminding myself of those beautiful moments.
Right, here's the story to why I started stamping my photos, bear with me.
Quite a few years ago when I switched to a slightly better camera, we took a series of photos during a party. The series of snaps were circulated amongst friends, and just like a note in a bottle, we have no idea who else it floated to.
Few months down the road, someone actually showed us the pictures, the very same ones we took and claimed it the person who took it was someone else he knew. Despite us defending ourselves, the other party just wouldn't believe us. I felt like I'm been accursed... as if someone is saying that I'm a liar or something.
Not that I mind sharing my pictures, but I don't like being called a liar either. I tried my best to give credits to pictures I've obtained from sources apart from my own. It's just peeps out there that doesn't respect it. So therefore it concludes my story of why on earth I actually "copyright" most of my pictures.
In fact recently I'm in the dilemma of whether to stop using © on my photos or even stop putting my name on altogether, the low self-esteem side of me is trying to convince myself that my photos are not good enough nor even qualify for a copyright.
Anyone reading this post, please kindly give me suggestions please?
Friday, March 19, 2010
Dinner @ Nana's
A visit to Nana's isn't complete without a nice roast dinner.
Cow's heating the kitchen again, and The Chef's speciality of the day "Roasted Pork Belly".
And as usual, Cow's the chef with his two little kitchen hands.
Stuffed our faces in Mr Pig till we couldn't eat any more, and the boys are now burning the calories off on xbox.
Cow's heating the kitchen again, and The Chef's speciality of the day "Roasted Pork Belly".
And as usual, Cow's the chef with his two little kitchen hands.
Stuffed our faces in Mr Pig till we couldn't eat any more, and the boys are now burning the calories off on xbox.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Things that I Missed (1)
The next few posts are gotta be way overdue, The Cow and I had been busy since we came back to England, running errands.
Apart from dealing with a particular troublesome individual, which I almost tore my hair off, things are good.
Coming back made me realised the little things I missed about this place. Be it a little robin dropping by the garden for visit, to a dead badger by the side of the motorway (though I prefer to see a live badger and never had that luck).
A drive down the motorway admiring all the con-trails, staring at the night sky making wishes upon shooting stars. Those were the little things I missed.
Apart from dealing with a particular troublesome individual, which I almost tore my hair off, things are good.
Coming back made me realised the little things I missed about this place. Be it a little robin dropping by the garden for visit, to a dead badger by the side of the motorway (though I prefer to see a live badger and never had that luck).
A drive down the motorway admiring all the con-trails, staring at the night sky making wishes upon shooting stars. Those were the little things I missed.
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