Should I watermark images posted here?

Hello,

 

I joined this wonderful site yesterday and have had some lovely responses

already for critiques that I've requested.

 

All my images are watermarked, and I have noticed that most images posted here

are not watermarked.

 

Should I only post non-watermarked images? I save my web images at 72dpi and

600pixels longside.

 

My website may be found at www.Lens-Sparkle.com and I would love some feedback

on the site and the images displayed.

 

The work by other contributors on this site is of an incredibly high standard

and I'm so happy to be a part of this great group of talented photographers.

 

I live and breathe photography and already feel very inspired by this group.

 

Many thanks,

 

Rob

To post in the threads, your maximum dimension if you use the regular posting prompt is only 511 pixels. If you post in your portfolio at the same resolution, there's not, I think, much use to such images for more than the casual 'thief' who just wants a desktop image or such.

 

Perhaps some will disagree with me, it's just MHO.

You can post with or without watermarks. There are no rules and you should do whatever makes you feel comfortable in that regard.

 

The only downside of a watermark is that some think it "spoils" the image, but if you keep it small and make it semi-transparent it may not detract from the image.

JDM & Bob thank you for taking the time to respond. Looks like I'll have to make a decision on what to do in the future.