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Shutterstock.com / Shutter Stock Wait Time Changed ?

« on: November 21, 2013, 02:27 »

Hello every body.

I have uploaded my initial 10 images which 5 were okay and 5 rejected (One had model release problem)
They gave me two weeks wait time.
Is any thing changed with wait time ?
I remember it was 30 days not two weeks.

Thank you.
Rz

General Stock Discussion / Assist me please...

« on: November 14, 2013, 14:26 »

Hello every body.

I have some lab glassware shots, I use a UK brand glassware.
They have a print which determines the accuracy of the glass.
Do you think this hits a copyright issue ?
Most of the glasses I use from Glass_co have the accuracy print circle...

One of my images containing this print has already a few sales.
Any thing to do ?
Better to delete or re-submit an image without those prints?
Is it possible having a property release from the company makes those glasses ?
I have attached the print I'm talking about...

Thanks
Eklogite

Photo Critique / Critique please

« on: November 05, 2013, 09:59 »

Hello every body.
I will appreciate if you critique the following images and let me know your opinions...
Do they lack commercial value and will be low earners

Cheers
Rz

Photo Critique / DT refused files, kindly please critique.

« on: October 25, 2013, 09:05 »

Hello every body.

I have the following files rejected on DT.
The minaret is rejected due to composition and the corn due to lighting problem.
Could you please assist me how to fix the issues with them ?
I have made a crop of the minaret showing more details, will it work? (Full-minaret.jpg)

Sincerely
Eklogite

Lighting / Nikon D7000 External Flash Problem

« on: October 14, 2013, 03:57 »

Hello every one.

I use an old Minolta External Flash with my D7000 which has a trigger voltage of 3V.
I do not recall it's exact model right now, but will post it here for more info.

The problem is that when it is mounted on the camera and I set camera on manual,
and use it for portrait and closeup subjects, the flash some times does not fire.
I use Eneloop NiMh batteries and they are pretty fine with the flash.
when I press flash's test button it fires, but it does not with the shutter.

Should I stop using it ?

Kindest regards.
Eklogite

General Photography Discussion / Nikkor 18-55 VR Lens Quality

« on: October 28, 2012, 02:32 »

Hello all.

I got a new D7000 last month, with two lenses Nikkor 18-55 VR DX and Nikkor 55-200 VR DX.
When I mount the 18-55 on my camera, the images I shoot are all some kinda soft and not crisp sharp.

I have tried several different conditions. all have the same issue.
Live focus gives me a slightly better images but overall image quality is not as good as it must be.
I have tried photographing mountains with F/8 ISO 100 and around 1/640 Shutter speed with VR off
Long time exposure on a tripod with VR Off and also many other shots.
Do you think I need a replacement for this lens ?

55-200 preforms better with the same conditions. Image quality when I use 18-55 liveview is a bit lower than 55-200 autofocus.

I have also tried adjusting the AF fine tune but no luck yet...

There are sample of 100% crops here. please check and lemme know what you think...

Kind regards.
Eklogite

General Stock Discussion / How to cash checks?

« on: May 28, 2012, 01:43 »

I have not received any payment from my agency yet.
Seems that they send checks.
How can I cash the check since I live in a sanctioned country?
I cannot cash those checks in Iran since there is no banking relations.
Please assist me for getting paid.

I can only receive my payments to the following options:
Webmoney, Liberty Reserve and and check.
I have a bank account with one of Azerbaijan banks that will help.

Thank you.
eklogite

General Stock Discussion / model release forms

« on: May 28, 2012, 01:24 »

Hello all.

I live in Iran which most people cannot read/write English.
How should I deal with English model release forms ?

Is it okay to instruct the person and ask him/her to sign the form ?

Thank you.
eklogite

General Stock Discussion / Review Request

« on: May 24, 2012, 01:34 »

Hi every one.

I have started stock photography a few months ago and growing slowly.
I have submited around 15 images to various microstock agencies but
every of them select a few except canstockphoto that approved all of them.
I have a few views per image but no downloads yet.

I would like to request visit and review to my images and portfolios.
Please let me know what do you think about Quality, subject, composition and if there any thing I should consider.
I am using a compact digital camera Nikon coolpix S2500 12 MP.

http://depositphotos.com/portfolio-1495445.html
http://www.canstockphoto.com/eklogite

I also have troubles getting accepted on istockphotos.com, I have tried 3 times but they gave me a rejection.
3rd time I submited three images were,

http://www.canstockphoto.com/file_view.php?id=9426825
http://www.canstockphoto.com/file_view.php?id=9426801
http://www.canstockphoto.com/file_view.php?id=9164519

Now I can submit another 3 images now but if I fail again, then I have to wait more 30 days and it's a bit annoying.

Thank you very much.
Eklogite

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