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General discussion / Re: ImageVortex anybody?

« : Февраля 05, 2008, 11:48:30 pm »

I started uploading to them again after hearing some folks were starting to see sales.  Crazy rejection rate, but so far I've managed to get 38 images online.  Since November 1, I've had two sales for a total of $31.50.  Considering I've spent at best an hour uploading and only have a few images online, I'm pretty pleased with that number.  Using their upload tool cuts down on uploading time significantly, so if y'all can tolerate the rejection rates, I would say it's worth it. 

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Off topic / Re: The one image you are really, really proud of...

« : Декабря 30, 2007, 02:10:38 pm »

It took me two years to photograph all of the neon signs necessary to create an entire alphabet.  I made three images like this one, and am in the process of making images for each letter of the alphabet, numbers, symbols, and design elements.  Just the fact that I stuck with this project for two years is something I'm proud of. 

[img width= height= alt=LuckyOliver: Neon Alphabet" title="LuckyOliver: Neon Alphabet" style="border: 0]http://s3.amazonaws.com/luckyoliver/public/LO/-n/eo/LO-neon_alphabet-5646652.jpg[/img]

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General discussion / Re: "Microstock ABC. Sell your pictures online." article i wrote in english.

« : Декабря 30, 2007, 01:29:08 pm »

Excellent article, Lev!  Most of the articles I've read are either too short and sound like an advertisement, or they are so lengthy that it would take a day or two to read it.  LOL 

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General discussion / Re: Do you use ftp / database software to upload your files to multiple sites?

« : Декабря 30, 2007, 01:16:27 pm »

Susan, you always have the best software tips!!!   

I bought mine yesterday and spent all day working with it. What a godsend!  It's three programs rolled into one (ftp, file management, IPTC), which is going to save me a ton of time in the long run.  The only thing I miss is that I can't simultaneously upload multiple files or to multiple sites, like I can with SmartFTP.  But, that isn't a big deal considering the rest of the program's functionality.     

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General discussion / Re: Do you use ftp / database software to upload your files to multiple sites?

« : Декабря 28, 2007, 11:19:57 pm »

Will do, just as soon as I've tested out all of the capabilities.    Truly a magnificent piece of software!

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General discussion / Re: Do you use ftp / database software to upload your files to multiple sites?

« : Декабря 27, 2007, 01:40:27 pm »

I downloaded the trial of CushyStock and LOVE IT!!!  The ability to track rejections and acceptances is fantastic and will save me a ton of time. 

Captain...how long does the trial last? 

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General discussion / Re: myspace

« : Декабря 27, 2007, 01:38:47 pm »

Health insurance costs between $300 - 400 per month.  :-(  And even if I could afford it, I wouldn't qualify anyway, because having an injury prior to applying is considered a pre-existing condition.  Most insurance companies do not accept people with pre-existing conditions.  The health care system in the US is insane.   

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General discussion / Re: Albumo 100 program

« : Декабря 23, 2007, 02:49:57 pm »

If I could do it all over again, I would have never joined Albumo...and as soon as my 14 months is over, I'm leaving.

My problem is with their pricing structure.  All photos start off selling for $1 for the largest size available.  There are no options for buyers to purchase smaller sized photos until the photo itself has sold at least six times.  Then they can buy a large size.  After 24 sales, the photo is available at medium size.  And only when the photo has sold for 50 times is it available for purchase at a small size.  This is done on individual photos (similar to Dreamstime)...the levels are not based on sales within the portfolio (like Fotolia)

I don't understand why they don't offer a variety of sizes from the very beginning, like every other site.  It doesn't make sense. 

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Off topic / Re: Where do you live?

« : Декабря 23, 2007, 01:58:49 pm »

Sacramento, California.  :-)

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General discussion / Re: Do you use ftp / database software to upload your files to multiple sites?

« : Декабря 23, 2007, 01:42:28 pm »

I use SmartFTP.  The program utilizes tabs, so I can just drag my files to each site's tab, and let it run overnight. 

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General discussion / Re: myspace

« : Декабря 23, 2007, 01:35:21 pm »

I had myself a little bicycle accident.  Rode up onto a curb and lost my balance, and when I went to brace myself, my foot hit a barrier separating the sidewalk and a parking lot.  When my foot came down, it landed in a drainage ditch and SNAP.  Broke my ankle.  That was 16 days ago, and I'm STILL trying to work my way through the system just to see a bone doctor (I don't have health insurance).  On Thursday, I finally qualified for bus service for the disabled, so I'm going to the county clinic on Monday to start the paperwork needed to qualify for public health assistance.  I'm praying that I'll be able to see a doctor (other than an emergency room doctor) by the end of next week. 

The health care system in the US is madness...but no state is worse than California.  If I was still living in Oklahoma, I would have seen a doctor and been in a cast by now.   

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General discussion / Re: myspace

« : Декабря 21, 2007, 11:58:05 pm »

LOL, Lev!  I believe you do!  ;-)

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Off topic / Re: Show yourself

« : Декабря 21, 2007, 10:40:07 am »

Here I am! 



http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=76740684&albumID=756323&imageID=17050983

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General discussion / Re: myspace

« : Декабря 21, 2007, 10:35:26 am »

I'm only on MySpace...never tried Facebook mostly because I tend to forget about MySpace as it is.     I'm in the middle of revamping my page, so there isn't much on there right now.

http://www.myspace.com/karimala