But they're mine

It has recently come to light that some friends have been taking my photos off of Facebook and using them for personal use. Which I suppose is a compliment of sorts. I'm glad they like my photos and I'm more than happy to share with anyone who asks nicely. I just wish they would have asked first before just taking. I'm really not angry, but it does make me wonder if my friends are taking them who else is? Yes I can change my settings so only friends can see them but I do (or, did) have photos on various groups around FB. How many of my photos are floating around out there without me knowing?

And I do realize how vain this sounds. Its not that I think my photos are so great and wonderful that everyone and their dog want a copy of their very own. Its more of the fact that I enjoy my photos and would really like credit for them, if they're going to be used by others. And I'm always happy to print any for those who would like a copy of anything they see. All you gotta do is ask.

So, over the next little while you will notice some of my photos disappearing off FB. Some will reappear, only with signatures and borders. Most I will have saved on my computer without signatures, so should anyone want a copy its available.

If you are one of those people, I'm really not angry. I really really promise I'm not. All I ask is you ask before taking, thats all.

I've always known it was easy enough to snatch photos off FB but I never really gave it much thought as I didn't/don't think mine are snatch worthy. Guess I'm pleasantly surprised to find out they are! ;-)