You may have noticed that watermarks have started to appear on images on My Irie Time.  I have not used them before because I find them distracting to the images.  Unfortunately, image theft is running rampant, and I now find the need to use a watermark to reinforce my copyright. I have discovered multiple unauthorized uses of my images, including use on commercial sites.  Although a thief can still try to crop out or remove the watermark, the copyright law prohibits doing so and entitles the owner of the copyrighted materials to damages, including attorneys fees.  For more on the protections of copyright law, read here.  I have tried…