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February 4, 2019 by Stephen M. Vantassel

iWatermark+

iWatermark+

Readers of this blog, along with those that have attended my trainings, know that I am consistently talking about the importance of taking photos. Time and time again, I speak to wildlife control operators (WCOs) who have seen some incredible things done by wildlife but when I ask them, “Do you have photos?”, they typically answer, “No.” Thankfully, more WCOs are beginning to learn the importance of taking photos. And with the quality and availability of cell phone cameras, there is no excuse not to take photos. Which brings me to the main point, what apps do I recommend that WCOs have to manage and manipulate their photos? One of them that I recommend is iWatermark+.

  • iWatermark+

iWatermark+ is an app that allows you place copyright information on your photos. Placing copyright information on your photos is essential for three reasons. First, it shows the world, who took and owns the image. As one whose photos have been used by others in a commercial fashion without compensation, I can tell you that it’s annoying to see your shots on someone else’s website. But the second reason is to help market your business. Placing a name on the photo helps advertise your company whether it’s a separate entity or you personally. Finally, iWatermark+ will remove location data from your image, if you want it to. In case you didn’t know, but every time you take a photo with a cell phone, the GPS coordinates are embedded into the image’s information known as the EXIF file. If you don’t remove it, anyone with some simple photo editing software can see the exact location where you took the shot, such as your client’s house.

So, do yourself a favor and check out iWatermark+. It costs a few bucks, but is well worth it. You can obtain a free version but I would suggest bypass that and go right for the pay to use version. Note, that I or my company have not received any compensation for this article, but I am willing to accept some.

Stephen M. Vantassel, CWCP, is the owner of Wildlife Control Consultant, LLC. He helps people restore their balance with nature through publishing, training, consulting, and the internet. He has published numerous articles in trade and academic publications along with several books (http://kingsdivinity.academia.edu/StephenMVantassel). He is a sought after speaker and trainer. Copyright All postings are the property of Stephen M. Vantassel and Wildlife Control Consultant, LLC. Text (not images) may be reprinted in non-profit publications provided that the author and website URL is included. If images wish to be used, explicit and written permission must be obtained from Wildlife Control Consultant, LLC.

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March 1, 2015 by Stephen M. Vantassel

Fox Squirrel Tracks

Fox Squirrel Tracks

Fox squirrel tracks (Sciurus niger). Photo by Stephen M. Vantassel.
Fox squirrel tracks (Sciurus niger). Photo by Stephen M. Vantassel.

Some light snow allowed me to take some photos of some fox squirrel tracks (Sciurus niger). Note how the photo is in focus and a standard size object is in the photo to show scale. When you take photos for diagnostic purposes, they should have the same quality as this one.

Stephen M. Vantassel, CWCP.

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January 28, 2015 by Stephen M. Vantassel

Challenges of Track ID

Challenges of Track ID

Coyote track. A U.S. quarter is shown. Photo by Stephen M. Vantassel.
Coyote track. A U.S. quarter is shown. Photo by Stephen M. Vantassel.

In my job, I get requests to identify a track. To me, it’s an enjoyable task but also a challenging one. A key reason is people rarely take good photos. Here are a few things to keep in mind when taking photos of tracks that you want identified.

  1. Keep the track between you and the sun.
  2. Take photos at the maximum resolution
  3. Make sure the image is in focus. Zoom in on your shots to ensure they are still crisp at full size.
  4. Include a ruler or  a standard size object in the photo to show the size of the track.

Follow these tips and you will increase the likelihood of having your track identified.

About the Author

Stephen M. Vantassel is a free-lance writer that specializes in wildlife damage management. His books are available at Lulu.com.

 

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