Marianne Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, meanderingemu said: Ed, one thing to consider, you aren't the only one with such issues. Over 30 searches for "dinning" in last year, 5 with enough results for people to actually Zoom, maybe as well throw it in the KW to give yourself a competitive advantage One of my earliest sales was made when someone used the same misspelling I had for the name of a lighthouse. Ed, you are definitely not alone. Edit: PS that particular image (taken in 2009) has earned me $$$$ net here and elsewhere - for years it was my top-grossing image for license fees and it is still close. (@Bryan - nice when that happens, isn't it?) Edited January 20, 2022 by Marianne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniMarkus Hasa Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 There's always enough light in Times Square. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, JaniMarkus Hasa said: There's always enough light in Times Square. Trying to get away from the Helsinki winter, were you, Jani? (teehee) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniMarkus Hasa Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, Ed Rooney said: Trying to get away from the Helsinki winter, were you, Jani? (teehee) Well, worse the weather in New York, cheaper the flights from Helsinki. I think it's called inverse proportion in English. Been there twice in February and that time it was even worse than Helsinki. Anyways, this year I'm going in May. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 May can be lovely in NYC. Here in Liverpool the winter days are also shorter than I'm used to. The Fins I've met in NYC and in Seville speak better English than I do. You must have a great school system up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reimar Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) My images finally went up today. Some like it cold... You have click the nude one. I can't get it to fit. Edited January 21, 2022 by Reimar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Reimar said: You have click the nude one. I can't get it to fit. Happens sometimes, "keep original aspect ratio" doesn't work. Edited January 21, 2022 by spacecadet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 We can all get through the winter better if we have some pizza. This Margareta was made with bufala mozzarella, the best. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Estall Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Sure, I'll vote for the pizza over dipping in a frozen lake every time. I know cold water swimming is a big thing many places at the moment, but it's not without its dangers, certainly don't ever do it alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Reimar said: My images finally went up today. Some like it cold... You have click the nude one. I can't get it to fit. I don't get this activity at all. Is it really suppose to be somehow good for you?? I can take 20c water if I have to. I can more understand the benefits of a sauna, hot tub or steam bath but these extreme environments are no fun for me! With the ice cold water, it just feels like my heart is stopping and with the heat, I feel like I'm being cooked alive (sauna especially). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reimar Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 29 minutes ago, Michael Ventura said: I don't get this activity at all. Is it really suppose to be somehow good for you?? I can take 20c water if I have to. I can more understand the benefits of a sauna, hot tub or steam bath but these extreme environments are no fun for me! With the ice cold water, it just feels like my heart is stopping and with the heat, I feel like I'm being cooked alive (sauna especially). I hear you. I won't be dipping into 0 degree water - ever. But these practitioners treat it a bit like a religious experience. I think some endorphins are involved. Just surviving is a big plus as far as I can see. There appear to be some health benefits, but some risks too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Estall Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) I remember people cutting a hole in the ice off Kingston and swimming but they had at least wet suits or even warm suits and they swam under the ice but at least they were tethered and there were people at hand to quickly pull them out. Lake Ontario never got warmer than bracing unless you were lucky enough to find a gently sloping sandy beach. Nobody in their right mind ventured in before July. Same holds true for any UK coasts Edited January 21, 2022 by Robert M Estall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 6 hours ago, Robert M Estall said: Sure, I'll vote for the pizza over dipping in a frozen lake every time. I know cold water swimming is a big thing many places at the moment, but it's not without its dangers, certainly don't ever do it alone I'm with you there. I can't stand the cold. We were once walking somewhere in mainland Europe in summertime and had to wade a river. I just about got across but the pain in my bare feet was awful. Further downstream people were swimming - I just don't get it. On to a more pleasant subject, we shared a pizza this evening, accompanied by salad. Rocket is a hardy plant that can stand the winter cold on our allotment. It gives lettuce, that won't take an English winter, a welcome boost. Made a simple dressing using olive oil, white wine vinegar and honey, very nice. Should have warped out the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I think one bad thing of freezing cold water dipping/swimming is increased body fat. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) 22 hours ago, Michael Ventura said: I don't get this activity at all. Is it really suppose to be somehow good for you?? I can take 20c water if I have to. I can more understand the benefits of a sauna, hot tub or steam bath but these extreme environments are no fun for me! With the ice cold water, it just feels like my heart is stopping and with the heat, I feel like I'm being cooked alive (sauna especially). I'm with you. Vancouver has an annual polar bear swim, but this little bear prefers to stay warm at home hibernating. I was surprised to see how many images of this chilly event are on Alamy. Edited January 22, 2022 by John Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) Brrrr! I assume they still have a polar bear swim on the the Atlantic edge of Brooklyn every winter. I say 'assume' because I found it too cold to subway out to the shore to snap pictures of them. I've added a lot of signs to my port in the last few weeks. But I've fallen behind in my tagging. I shall catch up today! I shall, I shall. (Hopefully). Edited January 24, 2022 by Ed Rooney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Ed Rooney said: Brrrr! I assume they still have a polar bear swim on the the Atlantic edge of Brooklyn every winter. I say 'assume' because I found it too cold to subway out to the shore to snap pictures of them. I've added a lot of signs to my port in the last few weeks. But I've fallen behind in my tagging. I shall catch up today! I shall, I shall. (Hopefully). You can do it. Oh YES you CAN. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatiana Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I was very interested in you because signs sell well. Do you think there is a demand for signs not in English. I currently live in Vilnius, Lithuania. And only signs in Lithuanian are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Estall Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 You can corner the market in Lithuanian signs perhaps but I'm afraid it's not going to be a world best seller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Crean Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, Tatiana said: I was very interested in you because signs sell well. Do you think there is a demand for signs not in English. I currently live in Vilnius, Lithuania. And only signs in Lithuanian are available. Maybe look for international brands with a Lithuanian slant? I'd also try and add some context, so avoiding too tight a crop on a sign which could potentially be seen as a copyright infringement. Phil 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatiana Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Robert M Estall said: Возможно, вы можете захватить рынок литовскими вывесками, но я боюсь, что это не станет мировым бестселлером. Before this forum, I didn't even know that such content could be sold. )))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatiana Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, Phil Crean said: Может быть, искать международные бренды с литовским уклоном? Я также попытался бы добавить некоторый контекст, поэтому избегайте слишком узкой обрезки вывески, которая потенциально может рассматриваться как нарушение авторских прав. Thanks a lot! Useful note. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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