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Title: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: michealo on January 31, 2008, 09:12
Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock ...
meanwhile I amble towards bronze!
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: lisafx on January 31, 2008, 11:38
Congratulations Yuri!  As a non-exclusive that is a particularly impressive achievement.  You are my hero! :)
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: jsnover on January 31, 2008, 12:21
Is Yuri the first (non-exclusive, that is) to hit that mark? He certainly has shown what you can do with hard work, good models and excellent images.

Lisa, with about 14K licenses to go, you're within striking distance of that milestone too!
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on January 31, 2008, 13:13
Is Yuri the first (non-exclusive, that is) to hit that mark? He certainly has shown what you can do with hard work, good models and excellent images.

Lisa, with about 14K licenses to go, you're within striking distance of that milestone too!

BD is 200,000 downloads - Lisa has about 114,000 to go.
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: madelaide on January 31, 2008, 16:28
I didn't even know such rank existed. Congrats, Yuri!

Regards,
Adelaide
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: jsnover on January 31, 2008, 17:02

Lisa, with about 14K licenses to go, you're within striking distance of that milestone too!

BD is 200,000 downloads - Lisa has about 114,000 to go.

I thought something happened at 100K, but obviously not BD - now I'm even more impressed Yuri :)
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: Bateleur on February 01, 2008, 03:18
Chapeau! (as they say round here). No mean achievement.
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: leaf on February 01, 2008, 03:54
Is Yuri the first (non-exclusive, that is) to hit that mark? He certainly has shown what you can do with hard work, good models and excellent images.

Lisa, with about 14K licenses to go, you're within striking distance of that milestone too!

BD is 200,000 downloads - Lisa has about 114,000 to go.

huh?  Lisa has 664,000 downloads! or am i misunderstanding things here.
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: GeoPappas on February 01, 2008, 06:57
Is Yuri the first (non-exclusive, that is) to hit that mark? He certainly has shown what you can do with hard work, good models and excellent images.

Lisa, with about 14K licenses to go, you're within striking distance of that milestone too!

BD is 200,000 downloads - Lisa has about 114,000 to go.

huh?  Lisa has 664,000 downloads! or am i misunderstanding things here.

I believe they were referring to another Lisa (lisafx).
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: leaf on February 01, 2008, 07:02
ahh, i see.  thanks
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: lisafx on February 01, 2008, 09:33
Is Yuri the first (non-exclusive, that is) to hit that mark? He certainly has shown what you can do with hard work, good models and excellent images.

Lisa, with about 14K licenses to go, you're within striking distance of that milestone too!

Not me.  I am waiting on that little gold ink bottle or whatever it is that you get at 100,000.  Will be nice to finally have some icon beside my cannister.  :)

At my current DL rate there (roughly corresponding to my DL's in mid 2006) it's gonna be a REAL LONG wait to Black Diamond. 

And @ Leaf - I believe you are referring to LisE  Gagne.  I am Lisa with an A :)
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: sharply_done on February 01, 2008, 10:40
I remember reading a post on this forum where someone called her "Lisa Gaynor". Strange how people make a mess of her name, but never Juri Arcurs'. (grin)
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: maco0708 on February 01, 2008, 10:43
I am hitting black diamond soon as well.

If things go well I expect it in 2015 ;D
But that assumes that iStock will keep growing the way it is now.
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: helix7 on February 02, 2008, 16:22

Incredible accomplishment, but too bad the guy doesn't even get a royalty increase for it. All the Black Diamonds get is a canister graphics. Nothing more.


Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: jorgeinthewater on February 02, 2008, 20:27
I remember reading a post on this forum where someone called her "Lisa Gaynor". Strange how people make a mess of her name, but never Juri Arcurs'. (grin)

Yeah considering his real name is Jacob !! :D
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: Yuri_Arcurs on February 11, 2008, 16:54

Incredible accomplishment, but too bad the guy doesn't even get a royalty increase for it. All the Black Diamonds get is a canister graphics. Nothing more.




My thoughts exactly! I hoped for a raise but I am still at 20%.....what? did I hear right….20%...Yes. :(

With my current rate I will hit a million DL before Lise, that’s my dream, but with the tweaking and constant changing of IS policy you can never know. I could be selling close to nothing in a few months from now. Microstock is a risky business. :(
Title: Re: Yuri makes Black Diamond on iStock
Post by: ozbandit on February 12, 2008, 04:17
Risky or not, you're still a legend and an inspiration to many Yuri :)