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Agency Based Discussion => iStockPhoto.com => Topic started by: GeoPappas on June 04, 2007, 14:28

Title: My First Red Flame (> 500 DLs) Image on IS
Post by: GeoPappas on June 04, 2007, 14:28

Yeehah!

I just had one of my images get a red flame (http://www.istockphoto.com/images/icon_pop2.gif):

(http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2235114/2/istockphoto_2235114_admit_one_ticket_light_blue.jpg)

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2235114/2/istockphoto_2235114_admit_one_ticket_light_blue.jpg

Title: Re: My First Red Flame (> 500 DLs) Image on IS
Post by: CJPhoto on June 04, 2007, 15:58

Congrats - such a simple image too.  How are the other colours going?

Title: Re: My First Red Flame (> 500 DLs) Image on IS
Post by: leaf on June 04, 2007, 16:00

wow! congrats.

Title: Re: My First Red Flame (> 500 DLs) Image on IS
Post by: sharply_done on June 04, 2007, 19:13

Congratulations on the milestone, George!

Title: Re: My First Red Flame (> 500 DLs) Image on IS
Post by: GeoPappas on June 04, 2007, 19:24

Quote from: CJPhoto on June 04, 2007, 15:58

Congrats - such a simple image too.

Yes, I am very surprised how well this image has done.  I actually uploaded it on a whim.  It just goes to show you that you never know what will sell well.

Quote from: CJPhoto on June 04, 2007, 15:58

How are the other colours going?

They are doing quite well, but the light blue seems to be the most popular.

Title: Re: My First Red Flame (> 500 DLs) Image on IS
Post by: GeoPappas on June 04, 2007, 19:27

Quote from: leaf on June 04, 2007, 16:00

wow! congrats.

Quote from: sharply_done on June 04, 2007, 19:13

Congratulations on the milestone, George!

Thanks to both of you.

Title: Re: My First Red Flame (> 500 DLs) Image on IS
Post by: Freezingpictures on June 05, 2007, 00:04

Congrats George,

I allready noticed your tickets doing extremely well, hope they will get a lot more additional downloadsl in the future!

Title: Re: My First Red Flame (> 500 DLs) Image on IS
Post by: Opla on June 05, 2007, 00:39

Well done George, congrats!

Title: Re: My First Red Flame (> 500 DLs) Image on IS
Post by: hatman12 on June 05, 2007, 01:41

Well done George.  Sometimes it's the simple ideas.......

David F

Title: Re: My First Red Flame (> 500 DLs) Image on IS
Post by: Pixart on June 05, 2007, 09:54

That is amazing.  Such a simple thing.  And I find it amazing how the blue one has blown away the sales of your other tickets which are equally as good.  I guess people really are drawn to blue.   How long did it take?

You know, here on the Canadian prairies "Socials" or "Cabarets" are the BIG thing.  Someone rents a hall, throws a party, sells drink tickets.  Football teams raise money that way, or engagement couples raise funds for the wedding.  When I see the ticket it makes me want to order a beer.  Ah, when did my youth dissapear?  Now I go to birthday parties and soccer games.

What exactly do flames mean?  I got one in my first couple months there.  I don't think it has added any $ per sale though.  Is it simply for recognition - I suppose it gives a potential purchaser a vote of encouragement if it has so many sales that it is flaming?

Also - are canisters just a recognition thing?

Title: Re: My First Red Flame (> 500 DLs) Image on IS
Post by: CJPhoto on June 05, 2007, 10:16

Quote from: Pixart on June 05, 2007, 09:54

What exactly do flames mean? 

Also - are canisters just a recognition thing?

First flame is after 100DL.  It changes colour after 500 and there is one more level.  Basically a flame means the photo is "hot"!

Title: Re: My First Red Flame (> 500 DLs) Image on IS
Post by: scrappinstacy on June 05, 2007, 13:43

Congrats!  Hope I'll be there someday soon - hehehe

Title: Re: My First Red Flame (> 500 DLs) Image on IS
Post by: admart01 on June 05, 2007, 13:47

Congrats on the simple and effective shot.  Flame on!