Chinese Taipei Open 2006 Pictures... [Archive] - Badminton Central Discussion Forums

hara^kazuko

06-20-2006, 06:07 AM

Yes, bluejeff............off court pics please if possible.
Many thanks.

Don't forget to have all those lovely food in TW.

Speaking of food, there's a lot to try about in Taiwan...

U wouldnt want to miss the 'Xiao Long Bao' there and some Taiwan famous snacks are also mouth-watering... such as 'mua ji'

Spicy food like 'Ma La Wo' also a favourite of foreigners.. It is something like a spicy steamboat

And speaking back to badminton....

I wonder if LCW is going to Chinese Taipei Open?

taufik-ist

06-20-2006, 08:04 AM

Speaking of food, there's a lot to try about in Taiwan...

U wouldnt want to miss the 'Xiao Long Bao' there and some Taiwan famous snacks are also mouth-watering... such as 'mua ji'

Spicy food like 'Ma La Wo' also a favourite of foreigners.. It is something like a spicy steamboat

And speaking back to badminton....

I wonder if LCW is going to Chinese Taipei Open?

taiwan is famous with 'chips' , but can't be eaten , it's silicon :D

valen

06-20-2006, 08:25 AM

talking about food is definitely more yummy yummy...

EastDevil

06-20-2006, 08:59 AM

Oh... I missed taiwan... Used to run around the island north to south when I was there. Miss the Chou Dou Fu....

elwin81

06-20-2006, 09:06 AM

LCW is going to CTO, his name is in the main draw!!!

About the food, please let me have SHAO BING and DOU JIANG.
:D

wynn000

06-20-2006, 09:07 AM

kuan beng hong and hafiz nop going CTO??

elwin81

06-20-2006, 09:12 AM

kuan beng hong and hafiz nop going CTO??

According to the MS main draw. Both of them will be there.

http://www.ctb.org.tw/Yonex2006ChineseTaipeiOpen/03-Schedule-MS.asp

wynn000

06-20-2006, 09:19 AM

but why the result show tat no match

seawell

06-20-2006, 09:30 AM

FIRST DAY PICS!

http://www.badmintonline.com/aaa/dispbbs.asp?boardid=3&id=31284

elwin81

06-20-2006, 09:32 AM

but why the result show tat no match

Oh ya........looking at today's results. They didn't compete in CTO.
Are they still injured?

Anyone got their news?

Then we got to depend on LCW, Roslin.........

bluejeff

06-20-2006, 10:49 AM

BJ, which camera are u using these days?

The camera that I used today is the Sony V3 camera. I was needed to go to other places in the afternoon, and so, I can only carry this little thing. The aperature of V3 is very limited so the only thing I could do is to pull up the ISO, which degrades the quality of pictures.

Starting from tomorrow, I will be taking my Canon Rebel XT to Taipei Open, and pictures should be a lot better as the lens is a lot faster. :)

bluejeff

06-20-2006, 11:19 AM

EastDevil

06-20-2006, 11:22 AM

The camera that I used today is the Sony V3 camera. I was needed to go to other places in the afternoon, and so, I can only carry this little thing. The aperature of V3 is very limited so the only thing I could do is to pull up the ISO, which degrades the quality of pictures.

Starting from tomorrow, I will be taking my Canon Rebel XT to Taipei Open, and pictures should be a lot better as the lens is a lot faster. :)

Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! :-)

ctjcad

06-20-2006, 11:46 AM

FIRST DAY PICS!

http://www.badmintonline.com/aaa/dispbbs.asp?boardid=3&id=31284
thanks for the link seawell..some nice pics:cool:

ctjcad

06-20-2006, 11:50 AM

Here are the pictures that I have for day one. They don't look good because I don't have the right camera today. I will take better pictures tomorrow.

http://www.badmintonrepublic.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=37767#37767
bluejeff, thanks for sharing the pics...they're not bad actually, quite sharp and clear...just take a bit more time to load up, at least on my end..:p..btw, are there 4 or 5 courts in the stadium??..oh, i noticed you are posting in the same forum which seawell also provided the link, but the site's name is different...?!?!..:rolleyes:

bluejeff

06-20-2006, 12:03 PM

bluejeff, thanks for sharing the pics...they're not bad actually, quite sharp and clear...just take a bit more time to load up, at least on my end..:p..btw, are there 4 or 5 courts in the stadium??..oh, i noticed you are posting in the same forum which seawell also provided the link, but the site's name is different...?!?!..:rolleyes:

There are 4 courts in the gym (the place is an university gym.)

BadmintonRepublic.com is a badminton site that I built since two years ago. Now, it is the largest badminton site in Taiwan. A lot of people used/referred information directly from my site.

My forum member, "jcl", whose English name is "Colin Jao", is the original owner of his pictures (as indicated at his pictures.)

yannie

06-20-2006, 03:19 PM

Very nice pics, more please =)

ants

06-20-2006, 08:20 PM

Nice pics.. it would be good if the pics can be transferred here. I'm sure many readers cant read chinese.

kemana

06-21-2006, 01:16 AM

nice pics bluejeff and seawell, thanks for sharing :)

taufik-ist

06-21-2006, 05:30 AM

nice pics bluejeff and seawell, thanks for sharing :)

too bad, there's no taufik there :D :D

kemana

06-21-2006, 08:34 PM

too bad, there's no taufik there :D :D
hey, i was just trying to forget about the pain:D :D
but good for him, he must be watching the world cup now

bluejeff

06-21-2006, 09:48 PM

FIRST DAY PICS!

http://www.badmintonline.com/aaa/dispbbs.asp?boardid=3&id=31284

If people kept on using and modifying pictures from my site without getting permissions from the original authors first, there will be no more pictures sharing.

If you want to use our pictures, you need to be aware of the following things:
1. Do not modify the picture and do not remove the author's name. It is clearly to see the last two pictures are my pictures, but the person who used my pictures modified them and took my name out from it.
2. State clearly where you got the pictures.
3. If we say you cannot share these pictures, then it means you can only see them by watching them on badmintonrepublic.com. You can not copy, modify, spread, or reproduce them.

The above site/person failed to do so, and it has caught our attention. If this kept on happening, there will be no picture posting anymore.

ants

06-22-2006, 12:12 AM

Is the picture modified? i think i saw the names below the picture.

kemana

06-22-2006, 04:11 AM

If people kept on using and modifying pictures from my site without getting permissions from the original authors first, there will be no more pictures sharing.

If you want to use our pictures, you need to be aware of the following things:
1. Do not modify the picture and do not remove the author's name. It is clearly to see the last two pictures are my pictures, but the person who used my pictures modified them and took my name out from it.
2. State clearly where you got the pictures.
3. If we say you cannot share these pictures, then it means you can only see them by watching them on badmintonrepublic.com. You can not copy, modify, spread, or reproduce them.

The above site/person failed to do so, and it has caught our attention. If this kept on happening, there will be no picture posting anymore.
can i provide the link on another forum and let people visit your site?

bluejeff

06-22-2006, 09:51 AM

can i provide the link on another forum and let people visit your site?

Certainly, that's a safe way to do so :), plus you will get the most up-to-date information.

Here you go:
http://www.badmintonrepublic.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=37767#37767

bluejeff

06-22-2006, 09:55 AM

Is the picture modified? i think i saw the names below the picture.

Yes, if you see the last two pictures, you will notice both of them are nameless because they have been modified by someone. Those two pictures should have "2006 Taipei Open by BlueJeff" originally as seen in my site.

kemana

06-22-2006, 07:43 PM

Certainly, that's a safe way to do so :), plus you will get the most up-to-date information.

Here you go:
http://www.badmintonrepublic.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=37767#37767
ok, thank you, keep up the work plz :)

magical_phoenix

06-23-2006, 09:16 PM

They are very nice pics!!! Thanks bluejeff and seawell!! ^^

mikemike

06-23-2006, 10:19 PM

all pics add "BIG LOGO" now

SH*T

sshuang90

06-23-2006, 11:34 PM

all pics add "BIG LOGO" now

Please calm down. By any means, it's still good effort and sharing.

bluejeff

06-24-2006, 02:48 AM

all pics add "BIG LOGO" now

SH*T

It wouldn't happen if there is no one stealing pictures. (For me, adding those marks is extra work and no one likes to do the extra work.)

So, you can blame them about it.

elwin81

06-24-2006, 06:16 AM

I am really sad to see the arguments between bluejeff and mike in bluejeff's forum. All of them is just sharing the resources with the public and why the situation became like that?

I really dunno what to say. Anyone want to give comments or suggestions so everyone will be happy?

http://www.badmintonrepublic.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4375

Wendy

06-24-2006, 08:16 AM

Whats the matter?

bluejeff

06-24-2006, 12:09 PM

Whats the matter?

It's simple. Someone wants free lunch and don't even want to give credits to people who give him free lunch.

Event timeline:
1. People (including myself) took pictures at Taipei Open.
2. We posted our pictures online and let others see.
3. Other people (more than one site) copied and modified the pictures that we posted online. All authors/photographers' names on the pictures were all erased/modified and people who used our pictures never mention where he got the pictures. All they did was posting those pictures as if it's their own pictures.
4. We were informed about this by other members of the site and started to make contacts on this matter.
5. Some of the violators apologized and agreed to follow the guidelines while others think everything in the world should be free and people should share everything with them and they should be able to do whatever they want, including erasing authors/photographers name on the pictures and copy everything they want.
6. Due to above circumstances, we photographers don't feel good about it as all our pictures are now becoming others work. Therefore, we will stop posting any further photos of Taipei open online.

Personally, I don't like those people. Especially with those people who have no respect to the photographers. If they want to use pictures that way, then they can do the same thing as me: Buy an international air ticket and fly to the tournament yourself and take your own pictures. "Sharing" is not a word for making everything free.

Here is what I think:
-I don't mind if people download my pictures and save it in their computers for ones viewing.
-I don't mind if people re-post my pictures to other sites as long as they mention the source and not to modify the pictures.

ants

06-24-2006, 12:20 PM

I do agree with BlueJeff.

hara^kazuko

06-24-2006, 12:23 PM

I stand behind Blue Jeff ... I guess it's just someone who doesn't know how it feels when your hard work was taken and modified as someone's work

ants

06-24-2006, 01:19 PM

Alright.. lets not talk about this issue anymore.. we are running out of topic. Lets see some pics... either from BlueJeff or from someone else.

EastDevil

06-25-2006, 12:27 AM

I stand behind Blue Jeff ... I guess it's just someone who doesn't know how it feels when your hard work was taken and modified as someone's work

You never used pirated software?

**KZ**

06-25-2006, 12:33 AM

okok...enough....so what time are the matches starting?

ctjcad

06-25-2006, 12:46 AM

Here is what I think:
-I don't mind if people download my pictures and save it in their computers for ones viewing.
-I don't mind if people re-post my pictures to other sites as long as they mention the source and not to modify the pictures.
bluejeff, before i post my suggestions/opinions, just want to say thank you for taking your time to go to the tournament to take some pics and post/share them here. Your hard work is much appreciated.:cool:
Now, regarding what happened, i didn't quite follow, but sorry to hear abt it.
But here are my suggestions if you, or anyone else, want to do in the future to avoid a similar situation:
1. I know this will take a bit of work, but how abt if you put somekind of a watermark across your picture. Like those from the Getty's website??..I know it *might* take a bit more work, but if you do, even if people want to copy/save them on their computer and *EDIT* them, they won't be able to erase the watermark from the pic as easily, if it's possible. Unless, they know a way to do so, which personally i'm not familiar with..:rolleyes:
2. Another way is to apply an encrypted code(s) on the pics, so if someone wants to d/l them, it won't be as easy for them to do so.
Anyways, those are just my suggestions. But if you feel those are too extreme, then that's fine also...;) :rolleyes: :)

taufik-ist

06-25-2006, 12:50 AM

bluejeff.

u don't pay the players, so the pic should be free :)

EastDevil

06-25-2006, 12:55 AM

bluejeff.

u don't pay the players, so the pic should be free :)

That's a twisted idea. However, I do not blame you for having a distorted understand of copyrights considering your environment.

taufik-ist

06-25-2006, 01:14 AM

That's a twisted idea. However, I do not blame you for having a distorted understand of copyrights considering your environment.

the license should be GPL

hara^kazuko

06-25-2006, 04:02 AM

That's a twisted idea. However, I do not blame you for having a distorted understand of copyrights considering your environment.

Duh, what exactly the environment u mean?

I used pirated software.. but since bluejeff was kind enough to offer sharing with his photos, modifying was disrespectful...

I think pirated software didnt change Mariah Carey's album to someone else album, so is this case

taufik-ist

06-25-2006, 04:30 AM

khelben

06-25-2006, 05:52 AM

the fact that these photos were taken by bluejeff means that they are in some sense his property. he was under no obligation to even share the photos with any of us but chose to do so anyway. all bluejeff asked for was that others acknowledge his effort in taking these photos, which i think is a valid and legitamate request. i mean all one needs to do is to identify him as the source, something which can take as little as 2 seconds to do.

anyway here's thanks to bluejeff for his generosity. looking forward to more photos.

p.s. the photos are already free to begin with, and since no money is involved, there is no way to even remotely link this to piracy.

EastDevil

06-25-2006, 06:02 AM

Duh, what exactly the environment u mean?

I used pirated software.. but since bluejeff was kind enough to offer sharing with his photos, modifying was disrespectful...

I think pirated software didnt change Mariah Carey's album to someone else album, so is this case

Oh... I was just amazed that someone who stole software would be able to make righteous comments about other people's hardwork being taken.

Of course, from what you have just said here, its alright to steal, but not modify stolen goods. As a thief, it would be hypocritical to be caught saying: "I stand behind Blue Jeff ... I guess it's just someone who doesn't know how it feels when your hard work was taken and modified as someone's work".

LilyC

06-25-2006, 06:04 AM

Hey Bluejeff~
Good work on all of your pictures.
I understand how much hardwork you have put in and I definitely agree that others should not be using your work and pretending to be theirs.
Proud of all the work you've done~~ THANK YOU!
It's hard to be able to please everyone - but you know what?
Most of us are here to support you!!!
Good work and keep it up.
Thank you for all the pics during the Taipen Open.
*salute you*

EastDevil

06-25-2006, 06:06 AM

using pirated software for non comersial is OK (by me) :D

i think bluejeff is not a badminton fan

Bluejeff has the right to his work irregardless whether he paid the players or not. Copyright protects the intellectual work. He has the right to his picture of the sunset even though he did not pay the sun for setting. So by saying his work should be free is plain wrong.

hara^kazuko

06-25-2006, 08:58 AM

Oh... I was just amazed that someone who stole software would be able to make righteous comments about other people's hardwork being taken.

Of course, from what you have just said here, its alright to steal, but not modify stolen goods. As a thief, it would be hypocritical to be caught saying: "I stand behind Blue Jeff ... I guess it's just someone who doesn't know how it feels when your hard work was taken and modified as someone's work".

very well said, I suppose you are not here making a remark of me... MY point, is just to said that modifying someone's hard work would be disrespectful enough.. Bluejeff doesnt mind ppl sharing his pictures but just to make sure that his name below wasnt deleted...

The word 'steal' wasn't right here, because BluJeff's pictures was meant to be shared, It means it's alright mikemike to take his pictures, but not erasing his name n website

You must be someone who never use pirated software to make such remarks to me

mikemike

06-25-2006, 09:57 AM

EastDevil

06-25-2006, 10:06 AM

very well said, I suppose you are not here making a remark of me... MY point, is just to said that modifying someone's hard work would be disrespectful enough.. Bluejeff doesnt mind ppl sharing his pictures but just to make sure that his name below wasnt deleted...

The word 'steal' wasn't right here, because BluJeff's pictures was meant to be shared, It means it's alright mikemike to take his pictures, but not erasing his name n website

You must be someone who never use pirated software to make such remarks to me

I agree with your basic concept in general. But as I used to use a lot of priated software and in fact, I still do with that CD authoring software in my computer and I admit the guilt, I wouldn't be able to criticise someone else for doing it and make righteous comments since its mea culpa one way or another.

The person who misused Bluejeff's pictures knows what he is doing. Its up to Bluejeff to deal with it the way he deems right.

elwin81

06-25-2006, 12:15 PM

any way .thks bluejeff (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/member.php?u=1475) take the photos for us!!!

I'm a photograph funs too.

on www.xitek.com (http://www.xitek.com) my nick is mikemike

U'll easy find me @ http://forum.xitek.com/showthread.php?threadid=187799.

I use Nikon D2h and more "pro" lens take sport's photos

Thank you mike for sharing the link. It is indeed a very resourceful site for photography.

Are you personally a photograher or a it is just a hobby? Do you just take sport's picture only?

bluejeff

06-25-2006, 11:30 PM

bluejeff.

u don't pay the players, so the pic should be free :)

Well, I don't think about this often, but in fact, I do pay them. I paid for the Taipei Open tickets and I paid Yonex and other badminton companies a lot of money every single year. Personally, I don't think there is very many people pay more than I do to badminton in terms of money (if that's what you care.)

It is up to me to post pictures or not, and I will be the one who makes decisions. So far, the pictures are free as I have not yet charge anyone a penny. The only thing that I am asking is not to modify pictures and do specify the source when re-posting. Is that something too much to ask?

About the watermark. Heck, I am not good at photo-editing. Every time when I do those, I need to scratch my head and try to learn how to do it by asking my friends. I wanted to make those marks lighter, but I'm not sure how to make it work generally applied to all pictures.

Those watermarks didn't exist at the day 1 and day 2 pictures because I trust everyone in the badminton world and I never thought about adding those marks on. However, after I was informed by several people about the incidents, I couldn't post pictures like I used to. Adding them on was not fun for me as it took me a long time to put them on. I don't want to do those, but what choices do I have? People at other sites use all kinds of excuses to break the rules and claim those pictures are now theirs. It made me wondered why must I share pictures online? I know people want to see pictures, and I am willing to share them, but why do people kept on asking for more and more?

I went to the Taipei open pretty much every day and I enjoy games and environments there. By providing pictures online is a way to let people know how players did in here. If you want to ask for more, please buy an air ticket as I did and fly to the tournament yourself.

i think bluejeff is not a badminton fan

Are you saying all people who ddin't share their photos are not badminton fan? I am not understanding your logics here.

ctjcad

06-25-2006, 11:58 PM

About the watermark. Heck, I am not good at photo-editing. Every time when I do those, I need to scratch my head and try to learn how to do it by asking my friends. I wanted to make those marks lighter, but I'm not sure how to make it work generally applied to all pictures.

Those watermarks didn't exist at the day 1 and day 2 pictures because I trust everyone in the badminton world and I never thought about adding those marks on. However, after I was informed by several people about the incidents, I couldn't post pictures like I used to. Adding them on was not fun for me as it took me a long time to put them on. I don't want to do those, but what choices do I have? People at other sites use all kinds of excuses to break the rules and claim those pictures are now theirs. It made me wondered why must I share pictures online? I know people want to see pictures, and I am willing to share them, but why do people kept on asking for more and more?
bluejeff,
thanks again for your effort. We understand, at least myself, what you've gone thru. Sorry again for what happened with the pics you've taken. Hopefully it won't happen again in the future.
Regarding my suggestion on adding watermark to the background, sorry i couldn't help you out.:p But i'm pretty sure someone/a BC member(s) in here probably knows how to make/create them..:rolleyes: ;) :cool:

fabcargo

06-26-2006, 03:36 AM

Bluejeff I am 100% behind you. Just 1 advice. Please just ignore Taufik-ist. Judging someone to be a non fan is simply ridiculous.

ants

06-26-2006, 03:56 AM

I'm not a badminton fan. Just a badminton player :eek: :D Joke. No pun intended. Anyway we all must thank BlueJeff for providing us the pictures. Why not just Enjoy badminton and not talk negatively about anyone.

Scott Kam

06-26-2006, 04:22 AM

Pls correct me I'm wrong. As far as I know, it is seawell who triggered the whole issue.

seawell, I would like to know your thoughts

Josh²

06-26-2006, 01:22 PM

lol... Thanks BlueJeff... I love those pics! :D

kwun

06-26-2006, 04:45 PM

Pls correct me I'm wrong. As far as I know, it is seawell who triggered the whole issue.

seawell, I would like to know your thoughts

i think it is mikemike:

http://www.badmintonrepublic.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4375

but then, i don't know the whole story...

Scott Kam

06-26-2006, 10:36 PM

i think it is mikemike:

http://www.badmintonrepublic.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4375

but then, i don't know the whole story...

But I think it is seawell who redirected mikemike's website which contains Bluejeff website's photos:confused:

Syaoran_Style

06-27-2006, 11:06 AM

Well anywaaay !!
BlueJeff your pictures are just amaziing !! Thanks for the effort. That's great from you to share that with us. And i'll follow ants when he said "Why not just Enjoy badminton and not talk negatively about anyone."
Since 2 or 3 weeks, i saw about 10 thread blocked ! many people are insulting each others !! heeeyy enjoooyy liife, don't be silly and spend your time making angry someone else =p

Kwun made this forum to share his love for badminton, bluejeff shares his pix bcuz he loves badminton, mikemike shares many badminton videos bcuz he loves badminton ...
Well just be thanksful and enjoy it ^^

Simp84

06-27-2006, 08:58 PM

people please calm down..
just make sure u ask bluejeff before taking his pic ok problem solve
great pics by the way...

sigh I think this thread closing down soon too LOL~~~
WHATS WITH PEOPLE LOVE TO FIGHT IN THIS FORUM LOL~

bluejeff

06-28-2006, 12:34 PM

Although the tour is over, there "might be" more pictures coming up. (I am having some problems in hardware on reading out the pictures)

kwun

06-29-2006, 04:14 PM

thanks all who are making peace. and i agree, we should make peace in BC.

as for the photos, i think they key is to share. even if the photographer puts his name on it, i think it is totally OK. afterall, by copyright law, the photographer do own the picture (as it is a public event) and he has the right to put appropriate credits on them.

as long as we can enjoy the picture, that's all that matters, right?