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**Fertassa** · 01-11-2009, 08:15 AM

It's wrong to steal photos and use them without authorization. Period. How frustrating it is that this happens so often!

I allow people to use my photos if they ask my permission and as long as they are willing to give me credit. That's all I ask. Still, my photos get stolen and used illegally just like the photos of so many others do.

Come on karma!

**Qxkmsxsx** · 01-11-2009, 07:40 PM

I remember someone telling me about a conversation they had had with a certain orchid vendor many years ago who they had caught with basically stolen plants; basically their reply was that if people were so trusting they deserved to get bitten. So I guess to that sort of person all those pictures out there are just begging to be used for whatever they feel like using them for, because we are some dumb to leave them in plain view without any marks to keep them from being used. Also lots of people are just plain lazy and won't lift a finger to do even the simplest thing if they don't have to

**rXpX** · 01-12-2009, 04:21 AM

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**Qxkmsxsx** · 01-12-2009, 05:07 AM

you'd probably be unpleasantly surprised to find out how many people think that way (what can I get for nothing) and feel proud that they can succeed at it

**Flalafuse** · 10-18-2009, 07:45 AM

A picture boosted straight from our gallery by incredibleorchids in Seattle, WA. Are they a member here?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Paph-Vanda-M-Pea...item2a01d9d7d6

http://www.enlightenedorchids.com/GalleryPaph.htm scroll about 3/4 down.

Sent a message to them. Gave until Sun am to remove before I file a complaint. Who the heck would want to pilfer my shabby photography?

-Ernie

**HexcewlyRette** · 10-18-2009, 08:45 AM

Not sure if they are members here, I haven't seen any postings, but am surprised. I know them and they seem to be quite reputable and have decent plants.

Susan

**serius_06** · 10-18-2009, 06:25 PM

That's too bad. Those guys were at Oregon Orchid Society spring show. I hope they will remove the pictures soo. It has been on Ebay for a while.

**mdUzAMbG** · 10-18-2009, 07:06 PM

I have a friend who is a professional photographer. She was hired to photograph for a local botanical garden. Posted many of these photos to a photo sharing site, with her trademark. A few weeks later it was brought to her attention that her images were being used by a vendor on ebay and they had cropped her name out.
She has now taken to watermarking directly across her images. It takes away some of the enjoyment, but she can't have people stealing her work (especially when it was for clients who may want the rights to the photos).

Its a shame really.

**usatramadolusa** · 10-18-2009, 07:50 PM

I find it unfortunate when I have had to report photo theft to EBay, but it works.

**rXpX** · 10-19-2009, 03:21 AM

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**luspikals** · 10-19-2009, 03:34 AM

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**Nptxsews** · 10-19-2009, 07:49 AM

Scumbags!!!

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**Seeseeskeva** · 10-19-2009, 04:31 PM

Disappointing when this happens. I have purchased several plants from them on eBay and I have always been very pleased with the purchase. I have let them know that if they continue to use pirated photos they won't get any more business from me. I suggest that others do the same. Let us know how they respond.

**Seeseeskeva** · 10-20-2009, 04:03 AM

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**Qxkmsxsx** · 10-20-2009, 06:20 AM

who knows, maybe one of their vendors lifted the photo?

**Flalafuse** · 10-20-2009, 07:12 AM

They have not responded to me. I have filed the complaint with eBay.

I also noticed another seller, nia22d, using Ed Merkle's image of his Paph Spring Moonbeam.

-Ernie

**usatramadolusa** · 10-20-2009, 07:18 AM

Here's another example of the SAME SELLER using a photo credited to Matthew Gore on slipperorchid.info: http://cgi.ebay.com/Paph-spicerianum...item27ac6a6ae1

My Paph Cooksonii was also lifted, AGAIN, by another vendor. http://cgi.ebay.com/SPECIMEN-Paphiop...item2303717372
This one even has the balls to claim that "The flower picture is from a previous year......." Not only a previous year, but a different plant and different grower.

**JohnfAclambrJA** · 10-20-2009, 03:29 PM

Ross, I knew you had sold your Cooksonii but I didn't know it was to J.E.M. Orchids!LOL

**Flalafuse** · 10-20-2009, 05:18 PM

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01-11-2009, 08:15 AM	#1
Fertassa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 506 Senior Member	It's wrong to steal photos and use them without authorization. Period. How frustrating it is that this happens so often! I allow people to use my photos if they ask my permission and as long as they are willing to give me credit. That's all I ask. Still, my photos get stolen and used illegally just like the photos of so many others do. Come on karma! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Qxkmsxsx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	I remember someone telling me about a conversation they had had with a certain orchid vendor many years ago who they had caught with basically stolen plants; basically their reply was that if people were so trusting they deserved to get bitten. So I guess to that sort of person all those pictures out there are just begging to be used for whatever they feel like using them for, because we are some dumb to leave them in plain view without any marks to keep them from being used. Also lots of people are just plain lazy and won't lift a finger to do even the simplest thing if they don't have to Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Qxkmsxsx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	you'd probably be unpleasantly surprised to find out how many people think that way (what can I get for nothing) and feel proud that they can succeed at it Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Flalafuse Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 387 Senior Member	more unauthorized eBay picture usage A picture boosted straight from our gallery by incredibleorchids in Seattle, WA. Are they a member here? http://cgi.ebay.com/Paph-Vanda-M-Pea...item2a01d9d7d6 http://www.enlightenedorchids.com/GalleryPaph.htm scroll about 3/4 down. Sent a message to them. Gave until Sun am to remove before I file a complaint. Who the heck would want to pilfer my shabby photography? -Ernie Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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HexcewlyRette Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 553 Senior Member	Not sure if they are members here, I haven't seen any postings, but am surprised. I know them and they seem to be quite reputable and have decent plants. Susan Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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serius_06 Join Date Oct 2005 Age 50 Posts 506 Senior Member	That's too bad. Those guys were at Oregon Orchid Society spring show. I hope they will remove the pictures soo. It has been on Ebay for a while. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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mdUzAMbG Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	I have a friend who is a professional photographer. She was hired to photograph for a local botanical garden. Posted many of these photos to a photo sharing site, with her trademark. A few weeks later it was brought to her attention that her images were being used by a vendor on ebay and they had cropped her name out. She has now taken to watermarking directly across her images. It takes away some of the enjoyment, but she can't have people stealing her work (especially when it was for clients who may want the rights to the photos). Its a shame really. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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usatramadolusa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	I find it unfortunate when I have had to report photo theft to EBay, but it works. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Seeseeskeva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	Disappointing when this happens. I have purchased several plants from them on eBay and I have always been very pleased with the purchase. I have let them know that if they continue to use pirated photos they won't get any more business from me. I suggest that others do the same. Let us know how they respond. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Qxkmsxsx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	who knows, maybe one of their vendors lifted the photo? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Flalafuse Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 387 Senior Member	They have not responded to me. I have filed the complaint with eBay. I also noticed another seller, nia22d, using Ed Merkle's image of his Paph Spring Moonbeam. -Ernie Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-20-2009, 07:18 AM	#18
usatramadolusa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	Here's another example of the SAME SELLER using a photo credited to Matthew Gore on slipperorchid.info: http://cgi.ebay.com/Paph-spicerianum...item27ac6a6ae1 My Paph Cooksonii was also lifted, AGAIN, by another vendor. http://cgi.ebay.com/SPECIMEN-Paphiop...item2303717372 This one even has the balls to claim that "The flower picture is from a previous year......." Not only a previous year, but a different plant and different grower. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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JohnfAclambrJA Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 457 Senior Member	Ross, I knew you had sold your Cooksonii but I didn't know it was to J.E.M. Orchids!LOL Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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