New here.. couple of questions..

[saddison]

Hello all,

While not new to the DisBoards I am new to the Photography board. I was killing some time recently reading some of the threads. The pictures are fantastic, and it looks as if the advice is even better. I have a point and shoot but would like to get a dSLR soon, but with a wedding to pay for I don't know, hopefully before the honeymoon.

Anyway I just have a few questions.

I recently downloaded the PSP X trial version and I'm fooling around with it with some of my own photos. I really like the selective colorization, can you tell I'm amused easily. I really like some of the photos on the board and would like to see what I can do in PSP. It would be for my own personal gratification. Is it acceptable to download pictures from this board just to tinker with them? What is the proper etiquette to do so?

Also I was wondering for those who are professional photographers, aren't you worried about people lifting your work and passing it off as their own? Is there anyway for you to track that type of behavior? Just curious, if it is an industry secret I'll understand.

I really enjoy viewing everyones photos and look forward to contributing some of my own. Thanks.

Sean

 

[robertchance]

maybe i am wrong in this, but if u r downloading a pic to play with or pratice with and not to publish or make money on, then i don't think the owner will care

 

[RadioNate]

For the photos it will be a case by case basis. Some of the photographers here, especially the pros, do not want anyone 'tinkering' with their photos.

If you have a specific photo in mind, your best bet is to go to the owner directly and ask them. There isn't a general policy.

 

[saddison]

Thanks for the replies. I guess the best thing to do is to send off a quick PM before I do anything. Probably the safest bet. Thanks again.

Sean

 

[Kelly Grannell]

in my case, if you're using it for your own purpose, go ahead, use them.