When you have restrictive parameters microstock's obsession with film grain and digital artifacts, or their paranoid fear of unreleased images, even for what has been traditional editorial usage then it does call for some creativity. My background is in editorial, documentary and journalism. That is still what I enjoy.
As many have stated, I will continue to offer up what I do and be happy when my work is useful to others. As long as it lasts, I have a nice income stream to suppliment my retirement.