MicrostockGroup

Trying to decide if anything I'm doing is good enough / useful as microstock:

i would pic the first as most saleable.

the others are a cross between a good background image, and a picture of something... but neither one totally... i would suggest backing up and take the whole object, or moving in and making it a nice background shot.

either way though, you can always upload them and see what the reviewers think.

Honestly the images you present here have multiple issues going against them. You need to be aware that all copyright  or trademark protected content with in the images will need to be removed in post production.

Also from a conceptual standpoint you have to ask yourself what would these images be useful to advertise or illustrate? In all honesty I do not see anything in them that  shows they have  strong conceptual themes that would sell retail products, services etc.

The third issue I see is composition. Your composition is all over the map. Using the last image as an example you have cut off the left side of your subject and the horizontal sight line of the image is tilted to the right

When considering the images you would shoot or submit for stock you need to consider the final use of the image and ask yourself "How can this image be used to sell, market, promote or describe a product service or story. While stock can have artistic touches in it the truth is much of stock is merely meant to be a single element in an overall design. The artist aesthetic is often lost on stock. This is an industry that begs for you to shoot with business in mind not art.

Don't give up though, it is just a matter of learning to alter your thought process while shooting. You can surely do it if you choose to.

What photoshow said.

Considering some of the stuff you posted when you first came on the scene, and also considering the very generous amounts of patience and guidance which you were shown, I am absolutely amazed that you would have the audacity to post such a disparaging comment.

More like a timeout for bad behavior. I can't understand why. 

Click on the guys profile and see his links to his many sites....None.In regards of my own earlier work it stands up to most beginners on istock.I am glad your amazed !