MicrostockGroup

If so, would you mind to share which photos sold and/or for how much?

I'm interested in this microstock business but just not sure how much effort to put in.

Thanks!

Can't help with the Flickr/Getty question- I did notice a photo on Flickr yesterday that I doubt would have done well on iStock (I liked it but the subject doesn't sell well on iStock) which the tog said had sold 5 times on the Getty scheme, and wasn't making that sort of claim about some other pics I looked at. Some Flickr/Getty sales can be for piteous amounts.
I will say in general that you'll get nothing back from microstock without effort, but the wrong kind of effort, or effort put into the wrong area, could still gain you very little.

I have 60 images on Getty, 35 are Flickr, and I make sales from Flickr every month. The monthly totals vary but anywhere from 10 bucks to a few hundred. The RPI is better than the micros but the caveat is it takes a long time to get a lot of images up on Getty Flickr. They only allow you to submit 25 per month and for me they accept usually just a couple per month. Many others complain of the low acceptance rate as well. I could submit as many as I want under the photographers choice collection but at $50 per image for the placement fee it isn't worth the cost for me. So all my images go through the selection process of Getty / Flickr first, and any  that are not selected (which is most) go to the micros and Alamy.

Is there any benefit to uploading to Flickr without the Getty connection?

someone actually flickr mailed me regarding a photo I posted up and that they are interested in buying. I never knew this was possible but then turns out alot of ppl actually get buyers on flickr.

Flickr/Getty are not part of this "microstock business".

Problem with Flickr is you can download any image that someone post on that site...even if you check the don't allow download button.

They can be either RM or RF - it all depends on what they offer you. I would say most people get offered RF deals though.

As far as I know, it's an option for everyone. It just means, apparently, the Getty reps will look at your port and decide if they want to invite you to jump through their contribution hoops, including the real hassle if you don't live in the US and need to either pay double tax (US and your own) or get a waiver.

Was that through the Flickr scheme?

Super pics, I love ##98899342

Lovely images - and my favorite is the same one Liz chose. It has a wonderful sense of the speed of the horses.

Oh man, you're photos are beautiful!   The wild horses are gorgeous (I agree too with Sue and Jsnover.  Same fave here ).  I've only had a quick look at your others, but some of those Lake District shots are breathtaking.

You're work is just lovely.  Congratulations on some hard work that's clearly paid off.