poor microtards.

GettyImages distributes images from flickr, which is not a lot more than a place to upload snapshots., thru RM and RF channels.

GettyImages bought iStock, the (prob. disputed) leading agency in micro and invited all contributors with more than 10,000 downloads to contribute images to the parent site.

Bottom line, the world's largest supplier of images is paying heed to both microstock and the massive power of user generated content on the internet (thru flickr).

Plus, most macro shooters are struggling or looking at expanding into micro with mixed results. Its an evolution, get used to it.


 

Nice, i just looked at getting one too. Anything to avoid paypal's ridiculous currency conversion rate and extra charges..

Hi there,

I've not heard too much feedback on the iStock Premiere collection, outside of iStock's own forum, which can be a flavoured at times. Whats the story, here? And, sorry non-exclusives, i do realize you're being 'exclu'-ded here

Is anyone submitting? What are you submitting? I'm wanting to know what goes through and what doesn't.

I've not submitted anything yet, and am reluctant to do so. Its not easy to decide, and further, what those decisions should be based on. Cost to produce, sellability, or creative content of the image?

Cost to produce seems the most logical factor, but also risky as it could be the most difficult way to recuperate costs, based on how successful the collection is.

J