Bill Brooks Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 (edited) RF $$ exclusive to Alamy 50% direct, no subagent, sale. Book, print and/or e-book, up to 25,000, 25 years, Worldwide This is not the first time this image has sold. I think this image has sold over and over for several reasons: (1) It makes the point. (2) The location is not obvious. It could be many places in the world. Book publishers are always interested in selling rights to foreign editions of their book, so generic no obvious location images often find favor. (3) It is a sensitive subject, but this image is safe to publish. There is no specific identifiable industrial complex in the background that could lead to a protest over misleading insinuation. I was at this location to make an image of the Toronto skyline across the harbour, when I stumbled over this image. That Toronto Skyline image has not sold. Edited December 21, 2019 by Bill Brooks 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Bill Brooks said: RF $$ exclusive to Alamy 50% direct, no subagent, sale. Book, print and/or e-book, up to 25,000, 25 years, Worldwide This is not the first time this image has sold. I think this image has sold over and over for several reasons: (1) It makes the point. (2) The location is not obvious. It could be many places in the world. Book publishers are always interested in selling rights to foreign editions of their book, so generic no obvious location images often find favor. (3) It is a sensitive subject, but this image is safe to publish. There is no specific identifiable industrial complex in the background that could lead to a protest over misleading insinuation. I was at this location to make an image of the Toronto skyline across the harbour, when I stumbled over this image. That Toronto Skyline image has not sold. Those are very good pointers, Bill, especially for the book market, which IME is still the best-paying market overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blinking Eye Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 5 hours ago, Bill Brooks said: RF $$ exclusive to Alamy 50% direct, no subagent, sale. Book, print and/or e-book, up to 25,000, 25 years, Worldwide This is not the first time this image has sold. I think this image has sold over and over for several reasons: (1) It makes the point. (2) The location is not obvious. It could be many places in the world. Book publishers are always interested in selling rights to foreign editions of their book, so generic no obvious location images often find favor. (3) It is a sensitive subject, but this image is safe to publish. There is no specific identifiable industrial complex in the background that could lead to a protest over misleading insinuation. I was at this location to make an image of the Toronto skyline across the harbour, when I stumbled over this image. That Toronto Skyline image has not sold. Your analyses are always very helpful, especially for us newbies. I was working from the assumption that more specific shots would have a better chance at selling, but this proves otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digi2ap Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 The Great British summer! Single use editorial. Low $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Baker Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Editorial website 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Quist Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Latest one. British newspaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 14 hours ago, Bill Brooks said: This is not the first time this image has sold. I think this image has sold over and over for several reasons: (1) It makes the point. (2) The location is not obvious. It could be many places in the world. Book publishers are always interested in selling rights to foreign editions of their book, so generic no obvious location images often find favor. (3) It is a sensitive subject, but this image is safe to publish. There is no specific identifiable industrial complex in the background that could lead to a protest over misleading insinuation. This is the kind of thinking that makes stock (ie speculative) photography such an interesting challenge: keeping a photographic eye while adopting the mindset of an image-buyer... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb photos Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 15 hours ago, Bill Brooks said: RF $$ exclusive to Alamy 50% direct, no subagent, sale. Book, print and/or e-book, up to 25,000, 25 years, Worldwide This is not the first time this image has sold. I think this image has sold over and over for several reasons: (1) It makes the point. (2) The location is not obvious. It could be many places in the world. Book publishers are always interested in selling rights to foreign editions of their book, so generic no obvious location images often find favor. (3) It is a sensitive subject, but this image is safe to publish. There is no specific identifiable industrial complex in the background that could lead to a protest over misleading insinuation. I was at this location to make an image of the Toronto skyline across the harbour, when I stumbled over this image. That Toronto Skyline image has not sold. You've made some very valid points, I'm sure it helps potential sales. Just out of interest, as this is a RF image, do you think if it was RM it would have affected the possibility of a sale or the $$? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniMarkus Hasa Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) One use in a single editorial article used within web versions of titles from the same group. Digital usage includes archive rights for the lifetime of the article. Country: United Kingdom Sale $ 5.20 Deduction $ -2.60 Due $ 2.60 Caption: Young woman browsing through vinyl records collection at Karhupuisto pop-up flea market in Kallio district of Helsinki, Finland. Found it here with reverse image search: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/nov/16/retro-vintage-shopping-shops-markets-berlin-bilbao-naples-boedeaux-helsinki-vienna It's under pseudonyme becouse it's a) a candid photo of an innocent individual and b) not a very good one. Edited December 23, 2019 by JaniMarkus Hasa Hear! Hear! Changed 'hear' to 'here'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 On 21/12/2019 at 16:57, The Blinking Eye said: Your analyses are always very helpful, especially for us newbies. I was working from the assumption that more specific shots would have a better chance at selling, but this proves otherwise. Not to speak for Bill, but you'll notice that he put the location in his caption so that anyone specifically looking for a Mallard duck swimming in Toronto garbage might also license the image. It can go either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 One of two with same usage today. $$ Country: Worldwide ; Usage: Websites, apps, social media & blogs. 5 years Worldwide (excl. advertising) ; Media: Website - non advertising ; Industry Sector: Consumer and household goods ; 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avpics Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 Country: Worldwide ; Usage: Presentation or newsletters ; Start: 23-December-2019 ; End: 23-December-2024 ;Additional Details: Use in a presentation/talk (eg,Powerpoint and Keynote) or in a newsletter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Baker Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Not the best frame from this sequence but a sale is a sale. Editorial web and social media, single article 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Brooks Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 On 22/12/2019 at 05:30, sb photos said: You've made some very valid points, I'm sure it helps potential sales. Just out of interest, as this is a RF image, do you think if it was RM it would have affected the possibility of a sale or the $$? My experience is RM and RF sell for the same price, but a RF library has a higher number of sales because most clients prefer RF if possible. As to this particular image, not enough info from the client's brain to say either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Brooks Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 This image also brings up the element of luck in photography. It was luck that the duck came along while I was contemplating the skyline with garbage at my feet. I made use of my luck by first noticing the duck some distance away coming towards me along the shore. I took my mind from the skyline shot. I anticipated in advance that the duck would likely swim through the garbage. I remained motionless so as not to scare the duck away. When the duck was in place, I was already set up with lens, depth of field, shutter speed, composition etc. This is why an experienced sport photographer will have more luck than a photographer new to the game. The experienced photographer knows the game, selects a unobtrusive background, a shutter speed, a depth of focus, anticipates the action, and is ready for that so called lucky action shot that makes the front page. Lots of luck in photography, but some photographers make more luck than others. Think think think, anticipate, anticipate, anticipate, be mind ready. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) On 20/12/2019 at 15:43, wiskerke said: And some more here. UKNS - yes; fillers for very small stockings only. - $ Priest hearing confession. wim When I first glimpsed this image, Wim, I thought it was a pub window. The Sisters of Charity would be very unhappy with me. 😟 Edited December 23, 2019 by Ed Rooney mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) A gift from Santa Claus. Newsletter or presentation Edited December 24, 2019 by Rico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Pritchard Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Milestone denoting 42 miles to Aberdeen from Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe.. Country: WorldwideUsage: Personal use, Personal prints, cards and gifts. Non-commercial use only, not for resale.Media: Non-commercial, one time, personal/home useStart: 23 December 2019End: 23 December 2024 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Robinson Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Just sold 11 pics of Euro coins to a Polish newspaper. I wonder if they noticed I'd changed this one a bit. I sort of hope they didn't..... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Baker Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Editorial Newspaper - national 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeRay Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 John Lennon - unfinished Corporate client. Marketing Package Use UK $$$ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Presentation or newsletter. This poor bear was waiting for us to leave! Nice to get a sale from it. I've always liked it. Alaskan Brown Bear in Lake Clark National Park. Paulette 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 1 hour ago, NYCat said: Presentation or newsletter. This poor bear was waiting for us to leave! Nice to get a sale from it. I've always liked it. Alaskan Brown Bear in Lake Clark National Park. Paulette Bears have been beary beary good to you, especially the polars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avpics Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 Four sales in today, including: Country: Worldwide ; Usage: iQ sale: Magazine, editorial print and digital use, up to 1/8 page, repeat use within a single issue ; Industry Sector: Media, design & publishing ; Start: 24-December-2019 ; End: 24-December-2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphperspective Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Just dropped in Book print and digital one time use. High $$ very pleasant change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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