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« on: December 20, 2012, 07:29 »
DepositPhotos have their main office near you! 
I am sure Lisa lives somewhere in Fl.
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« on: December 20, 2012, 06:44 »
An Aston martin! the Bond model. No tires, no engine or exhaust just a great chassi. still it fetched me 20K pounds. A collector.
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« on: December 20, 2012, 06:40 »
Considering I was going to drop from 19 to 18%, this is some what of a relief. Not a big improvement, but nice not to drop. It is definitely an acknowledgment from the folks running things that contributors have been pushed to their limits. I'm pleased for exclusives who might be favorably affected by this.
Yes, problems continue at Istock, but it is a positive sign that the new Getty owners seem to be expressing some interest in improving things for contributors. Maybe this will be the beginning of more positive movement there. I'm not holding my breath, but I am hopeful.
I am in the same boat as you! so I am actually well pleased. Besides I can see sales here are increasing quite a bit, might be a before X-mas rush, dont know but its way better then before.
Reminds me of those Lennon and McCartney lyrics.
"I've got to admit it's getting better,
A little better all the time (can't get no worse)"
I still think having sent lots of their buyers to Thinkstock, they're going to struggle to keep istock going. It might limp along but the good days seem over.
yes but its a step in the right direction. As I have always said. I am rather doing business with a Gordon Gecco who can sell then an honest Bible pusher who cant.
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« on: December 20, 2012, 06:32 »
Mine are the highest ever! never thought TS would sell like this.
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« on: December 20, 2012, 02:56 »
So, what would your ideal image be to represent "teamwork." It's kind of a vague concept.
Well if you cant think of any other concept then circles of hands, yes I would say youre running short of ideas  search it for yourself, from about pages 10 in any search youll find out. Variety! is an important factor in a sort order.
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« on: December 20, 2012, 01:30 »
Its actually fine that someone keeps photographing these general photos, so we nische photographers are left in peace.
Absoloutely! but imagine the frustration of the buyers and the shadow it casts on micro as being unimaginative and c#ap agencies. 
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« on: December 20, 2012, 01:25 »
Considering I was going to drop from 19 to 18%, this is some what of a relief. Not a big improvement, but nice not to drop. It is definitely an acknowledgment from the folks running things that contributors have been pushed to their limits. I'm pleased for exclusives who might be favorably affected by this.
Yes, problems continue at Istock, but it is a positive sign that the new Getty owners seem to be expressing some interest in improving things for contributors. Maybe this will be the beginning of more positive movement there. I'm not holding my breath, but I am hopeful.
I am in the same boat as you! so I am actually well pleased. Besides I can see sales here are increasing quite a bit, might be a before X-mas rush, dont know but its way better then before.
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« on: December 19, 2012, 17:06 »
Why so negative towards everything? would you have prefered a lower rate? so more silly threads would come about.
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« on: December 19, 2012, 12:14 »
I put together galleries of some of the categories I shoot. Haven't noticed either a positive or negative effect on sales, but it was very easy to do. Perhaps over time as customers get used to the functionality it may have an impact on sales.
Embarrassing! in spite of a veterinery surgery Phd, some 30 years back I cant bloody well figure out how do do this? ? cant find any Ok button or anything in the end of selection.
top right (add to set)
Ah, I see Luis beat me to it
Don't feel bad Claridge, It wasn't intuitive for me either. I had to be coached through the process.
Oh sure! just wonder whats it all in aid for? I mean I havent heard or seen anybody over there yet who can report an increase or anything? best.
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« on: December 19, 2012, 12:08 »
I was just reading thru this ShutterBuzz article.
http://www.shutterstock.com/buzz/sharing-your-portfolio-with-the-world-how-to-maximize-your-traffic
A bit disappointing. Seems SS is depending a lot on us posting annoying links to social media friends.
Maybe Galleries is just a method to "sort" our portfolios? Light boxes?
Am I missing something?
Hi! yes seen it. I dont know what it is or means really. All I know is they are doing and starting lots of things nowdays, galleries, catalogues, this and that? and in aid of what? beats me. Could be revenues are sinking and nowdays they are simply forced to produce, more and more or else there will be lots of unhappy people.
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« on: December 19, 2012, 12:03 »
Go on just search with the word "teamwork" at all agencies and see what happens. Page after page of all similar images, handshakes, circles of hands, groups laughing, etc, etc. Page after page.
Is it any wonder? that the sorts are the way they are and that probably the majority of shots never see the light of day.
This is just one single example.
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« on: December 19, 2012, 11:43 »
I stopped uploading early this year when the cuts were announced and won't resume for a while. If they don't change things, I will give them content, but not new stuff - other sites will get the new work and they might get it when it's a year old or so.
Sales this year have been good - but nothing like the big increases they talked about - but if they drop off or quadruple, I might reconsider.
I'll also be watching the royalties like a hawk given the two recent "minor glitches" I caught - they rectified them, but apparently they cant compute any better than iStock can.
Jo! thats exactly what they want you to do! to leave the content there. I mean you dont really think they care wether you stay or not? as long as they have your content. I am currently deleteing more and more files from both FT and DP, simply dont have the time for agencies with cuts, sort-changes, etc, them days are over. At least IS cut! yes but at the same time they are capable of producing.
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« on: December 19, 2012, 11:12 »
I quit there a year back but I must say this. I dont know how you guys can stand for this sort of IS trick a second time around and especially not with an outfit like 123. I mean at least IS produced, but this? Oh and I deleted my entire port then. No point in letting them just hang in there for pittens.
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« on: December 18, 2012, 11:59 »
There are many niche images at Alamy, and also images that would get rejected at microstock sites just because they don't like the subject matter or certain technical aspects like noise. They also understand what is an editorial image (most of the microstock sites doesn't have a clue, they are only interested in "news" images which is very, very, very STUPID!)
Because the images are generally more expensive, they also can provide better service and search assistance.
Niecehd images? Alamy is know for landscapes, British scenery and travel.
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« on: December 18, 2012, 11:57 »
I left this c#ap agency a year back when I realized they were nothing but c#ap. Are you guys telling me that you stand for this total insanity? a little squirt agency trying to imitate the big mentor ( in their eyes ofcourse) bulldozing suppliers of their livelihood in the same way?
If you do, well all I can say is you must be bloody mad and inviting trouble, because thats what youre doing.
Just get the * out of that place and sharpish.
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« on: December 18, 2012, 01:40 »
I put together galleries of some of the categories I shoot. Haven't noticed either a positive or negative effect on sales, but it was very easy to do. Perhaps over time as customers get used to the functionality it may have an impact on sales.
Embarrassing! in spite of a veterinery surgery Phd, some 30 years back I cant bloody well figure out how do do this? ? cant find any Ok button or anything in the end of selection.
right on! my english you know.
PCP is for the animals not for you.
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« on: December 17, 2012, 15:56 »
I put together galleries of some of the categories I shoot. Haven't noticed either a positive or negative effect on sales, but it was very easy to do. Perhaps over time as customers get used to the functionality it may have an impact on sales.
Embarrassing! in spite of a veterinery surgery Phd, some 30 years back I cant bloody well figure out how do do this? ? cant find any Ok button or anything in the end of selection.
top right (add to set)
Thanks Luis!
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« on: December 17, 2012, 15:04 »
I put together galleries of some of the categories I shoot. Haven't noticed either a positive or negative effect on sales, but it was very easy to do. Perhaps over time as customers get used to the functionality it may have an impact on sales.
Embarrassing! in spite of a veterinery surgery Phd, some 30 years back I cant bloody well figure out how do do this? ? cant find any Ok button or anything in the end of selection.
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« on: December 17, 2012, 10:45 »
Anybody bothered with this? galleries I mean. Isnt it a danger that only the gallery images will sell?
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« on: December 17, 2012, 10:40 »
The sole reason I keep uploading is because I will probably drop three middle and onle low tiers after new year. In bothering with micro at all, I feel that it nreally boils down to the big four. All the others dont even justify the time spent, output is far less then input.
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« on: December 16, 2012, 03:08 »
I am sorry, jsnover, but I owe no apology to Lisa, because I was not speaking for my self interest. The whole point of this thread is to comment on a new web design. Some like and some don't. That is totally fine, I just voice my opinion which echos with Sean's.
It is unfortunate that I have witnessed this anti anything iStock choir for sometimes now. I feel it is totally unfair that the target of this negativity is not only directed at the iStock owners and management, but at our own peers, the contributors and web designers, a.ka. the commoners of iStock. I didn't direct all my comments at Lisa, but I do feel she could have done better. I don't think it's necessary to give out any examples, since we have all read the forum over a period of time and know what position we each take.
I stand by what I said. 
Actually. You do owe her an apology. Doesnt cost very much. Just a bit of respect. Go on.
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« on: December 16, 2012, 03:06 »
Dr. Sheldon Cooper has spoken.
Smiling Jack, at 87 years young, seems perfectly able to keep up with MSG just fine without asking stupid questions, with obvious answers, every f*cking day. Just getting tired of your 'act'. You don't fool me and you ain't going to win any nominations for it, that's for sure.
Do you think I really give a rat's ass what you are tired of?
And, just which question required a response from you? get a life, Doc.
Great! Now you're talking and actually expressing yourself instead of just acting the hapless fool and wasting everyone's time. Well done __ keep it up! If you ever happen to have a considered opinion on something related to microstock photography then I'd be delighted to read it. That would be a 'first' for you.
Hey! warren is lying anyway, hes not old at all! the guy isnt even over 40! havent you noticed? all our posts are getting minuses and its all from these newbie people who wasnt even here from the beginning, they sort of jumped on the train from 2010 and onwards. I call them the "bollocks-brigade" since they are bigger then their brains. all the best. 
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« on: December 16, 2012, 01:54 »
Surprising that PP can sell this much. The last three months have been really good.
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« on: December 15, 2012, 16:22 »
Never really stopped, I removed some but never stopped. Why should I play into their hands? makes me as wonky as they are. Besides my earning there are pretty good and rising.
Any half ass can jack it all in but intelligence moves forward no matter the direction of the winds.
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« on: December 15, 2012, 16:11 »
Getty acuired IS some years back and by today Getty have achieved exactly, 100% what they set out to do. Must say they played this one beautyfully, a master stroke indeed.
I dont really want to spell it out here but I am sure some of the older members know exactly what I am talking about.
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