"Actually ... images that you take ARE copyrighted, by the photographer."
True. But unless they are legally copyrighted through the copyright office they can be used by anyone as long as they credit you with it. It's an invasion of privacy but not illegal. Ebay will probably remove Angie's pic if reported since she was not credited. However, her head is cropped out so really, only people who know Angie would even recognize it.
"According to the Berne Convention (which I recommend reading so you better understand what it really covers and how it legally protects you), as soon as you press down the shutter on your camera you own the
image that creates. The copyright is automatic and instantly yours. You own the copyright of that photograph for a minimum of 25 years (duration of copyright depends on the medium). It does also state that people can use your work as long as they credit you with it."
A good read about watermarking and legally copyrighting. Watermarking is a great way to dissuade people from using your pics. Copyrighting is more for pros.
http://www.steves-digicams.com.....raphs.html
