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Agency Based Discussion => Dreamstime.com => Topic started by: cuppacoffee on June 03, 2013, 10:36

Title: Online slideshow of microstock travel pics
Post by: cuppacoffee on June 03, 2013, 10:36
Lots of DT images here, other sources as well.

http://www.budgettravel.com/slideshow/photos-20-places-to-see-in-america,8774/ (http://www.budgettravel.com/slideshow/photos-20-places-to-see-in-america,8774/)
Title: Online slideshow of microstock travel pics
Post by: disorderly on June 03, 2013, 11:01
Interesting. I'd have expected most of these to be rejected for all the logos and signs.
Title: Re: Online slideshow of microstock travel pics
Post by: cuppacoffee on June 03, 2013, 11:06
Editorial use.
Title: Re: Online slideshow of microstock travel pics
Post by: gostwyck on June 03, 2013, 13:40
Interesting. Good images too. Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: Online slideshow of microstock travel pics
Post by: WarrenPrice on June 03, 2013, 14:31
Editorial use.

That's cutting it pretty close.  I see the statement "A special Editorial Focus."  but also see the sales pitch.  They are advertising Travel Packages, aren't they?

But, glad to see images sell, however they are presented.   :)
Title: Re: Online slideshow of microstock travel pics
Post by: cuppacoffee on June 03, 2013, 15:25
Yeah, sites like this are set up as "info" sites that contract with "supplemental products or services". They come off as information sites but charge advertising fees. They also solicit user content and distance themselves from submissions (but collect a fee). Per their User Agreement -

"From time to time, we may make supplemental products or services available to users of the Service, and these supplemental products or services may require payment of a fee in exchange for their purchase or use. If we make available products or services that require payment, we will notify you of the cost of those services before you incur those costs. We may, as a convenience to users, provide links to third-party content and other web sites on or through the Service. We do not endorse, sponsor, or accept any responsibility for such material. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any linked sites."

There are photography sites like that, such as -

http://digitalslrcamerareviews.co/ (http://digitalslrcamerareviews.co/)