I have a small portfolio - 500+ images, but even I have noticed a similar trend:

My Downloads on SS over the last year despite an increase of 50-60 images/month except in April and May. There is a Peak in Jan, but overall no real growth

(Portfolio grew from 180 images to 580 images in this period):

OCT 09: 278
NOV 09: 271
DEC 09: 313
JAN 10: 436
FEB 10: 354
MAR 10: 350
APR 10: 188
MAY 10: 241
JUNE 10: 218
JULY 10: 198

I am begining to wonder if the remedy for this is IStock Exclusivity. Given Getty's Track record with RM market years ago, my guess is that they will control the majority of the market within a few years anyway...

Hi Again,

Sorry looks like I now have access to the links area. No need for any advice.

BTW, I have about 80 images awaiting approval on DP which is why I said 450, when there are only about 380 live at the moment.

I uploaded 250 photos there in Feb this year and have been adding when I get a chance since then. Now up to 420.

Sales have been relatively consistent (numbers in downloads):

March: 17
April: 30
May: 22
June: 27

Will keep adding images and see if it grows...