NYCat Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Personal use... Enactment of a Maasai wedding in a village near the Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptoprocta Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, chris_rabe said: Must say, I never considered the copycat angle. I use these as a reference to the kinds of photos that do sell, rather than the specifics of what sold. It's just to try and get my head in the space for thinking about what to shoot when out and about. I wasn't accusing you personally, or indeed anyone in particular. I've sold one image this month. It's the only photo of the subject on Alamy, but is easily accessible to anyone in the area, so ... (I have no idea if it happens on Alamy. But in other places, copycatting of successful images is rife.) Anyway, try as I might, I can't discern any real pattern of what sells on Alamy. It really seems to be what a client needs at the time. Edited July 8, 2019 by Cryptoprocta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Presentation. Scan of a mini-garden on top of Mount Roraima, Venezuela 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Country: WorldwideUsage: EditorialMedia: Book, print and/or e-book Mid $$ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Country: Australia and New Zealand Usage: Editorial Media: Book, print and/or e-book Low $$ One per day I know, but I'm away and catching up for July. Also had some more sales that I will choose to keep to myself (mean girl...) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 U.S. chef, Jose Andres. For an editorial book use. Mid $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_rabe Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 On 08/07/2019 at 11:59, Cryptoprocta said: I wasn't accusing you personally, or indeed anyone in particular. I've sold one image this month. It's the only photo of the subject on Alamy, but is easily accessible to anyone in the area, so ... (I have no idea if it happens on Alamy. But in other places, copycatting of successful images is rife.) Anyway, try as I might, I can't discern any real pattern of what sells on Alamy. It really seems to be what a client needs at the time. Hi - sorry, I didn't think it was directed personally at me 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) On 07/07/2019 at 23:07, Bryan said: Only one sale so far this month and that a chased outstanding usage! The Capitol building in Richmond Virginia. Educational textbook unlimited period, repeat use permitted, a tad disappointing at mid $$. I didn't have my first July sale until yesterday, when a PU showed up. However, two $$$ licenses appeared today. Very nice to see. All three images were old, repeat sellers. Wish more of my newer images could do as well as the oldies. P.S. Did you take the image above with the Rokinon (or Samyang) 12mm lens? Edited July 9, 2019 by John Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 On 08/07/2019 at 03:59, Cryptoprocta said: I wasn't accusing you personally, or indeed anyone in particular. I've sold one image this month. It's the only photo of the subject on Alamy, but is easily accessible to anyone in the area, so ... (I have no idea if it happens on Alamy. But in other places, copycatting of successful images is rife.) Anyway, try as I might, I can't discern any real pattern of what sells on Alamy. It really seems to be what a client needs at the time. Since people check this thread mainly to see what types of images are licensing, some copycatting is inevitable. Every month, I have repeat-sellers that I wouldn't post here. Sometimes reality forces you to be a schmuck. 😏 P.S. I've seen evidence of what I'm fairly sure was copycatting, but not by any regular forum contributors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losdemas Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Aussie newspaper; print and digital use; low price. Reported on July 1st. May be behind a paywall, but if anyone does spot it, I'd be grateful to know where - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, John Mitchell said: I didn't have my first July sale until yesterday, when a PU showed up. However, two $$$ licenses appeared today. Very nice to see. All three images were old, repeat sellers. Wish more of my newer images could do as well as the oldies. P.S. Did you take the image above with the Rokinon (or Samyang) 12mm lens? Long time ago John, and the non Sony manual focus glass is not recorded by the camera so no way of checking, but, from fading memory, I stood back with a longer lens. Happy with the Rokinon however, it has its downsides, but overall very acceptable. I made a high $$$ sale with it last year - could use a few of them this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shearwater Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 10 hours ago, Michael Ventura said: U.S. chef, Jose Andres. Didn't know he was U.S. nationalized! He was born in Asturias (Spain), my region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, shearwater said: Didn't know he was U.S. nationalized! He was born in Asturias (Spain), my region. Yes, he came to the U.S. at the age of 21 and then became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2013. He owns nearly 20 restaurants, most of then in the U.S. He is an extraordinary man with a big heart. He was recently nominated for the Noble Peace Prize for his humanitarian work. Have had the privilege to photograph him several times now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I've been doing well with wildlife recently. Although this one in a Presentation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Magazine to the UK - Low $$ I love Alamy reference. How clever of them ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Richmond Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, gvallee said: Magazine to the UK - Low $$ I love Alamy reference. How clever of them ha ha. I learned to drive in one of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abiyoyo Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 PU, probably from a fan of Boy George . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colblimp Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 First sale of the month - book usage for $$$ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marb Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 A mere $1.21 for NU Editorial website and app multiple use, in perpetuity. What an insult and a joke! Sorry but no idea how to post images here rather than screen capture and saving to Jpeg. https://www.alamy.com/image-details-popup.asp?Imageid=FD875032-A65C-4975-BBCF-C99AC626CD26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marb Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Colblimp said: First sale of the month - book usage for $$$ That's a great shot Colb. Well deserved and good for you to get a decent amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 13 hours ago, gvallee said: Magazine to the UK - Low $$ I love Alamy reference. How clever of them ha ha. DBH41b is some bread rolls🤨 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokie Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 22 minutes ago, Marb said: A mere $1.21 for NU Editorial website and app multiple use, in perpetuity. What an insult and a joke! Sorry but no idea how to post images here rather than screen capture and saving to Jpeg. https://www.alamy.com/image-details-popup.asp?Imageid=FD875032-A65C-4975-BBCF-C99AC626CD26 I had one of those too today, the smallest sale i've ever had on Alamy - and it's non exclusive too!! John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
British Gent Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 The Wills Memorial building, University of Bristol. Took it in 2014 at my eldest son's graduation. I remember wishing I had more time to get the perfect shot, but good is good enough when someone needs it. Sold for magazine use in Japan for mid(ish) $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Marb said: A mere $1.21 for NU Editorial website and app multiple use, in perpetuity. What an insult and a joke! Sorry but no idea how to post images here rather than screen capture and saving to Jpeg. https://www.alamy.com/image-details-popup.asp?Imageid=FD875032-A65C-4975-BBCF-C99AC626CD26 You can opt out of NU of course. Or choose to remain in because sales will increase your ranking. It’s a difficult decision but I opted for the former to avoid these scenarios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marb Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 18 minutes ago, Sally said: You can opt out of NU of course. Or choose to remain in because sales will increase your ranking. It’s a difficult decision but I opted for the former to avoid these scenarios. Thanks, I didn't know that. A small consolation at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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