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Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

11/10/2005 11:43:51 PM · #476

I sent my test cd and i got confirmation that alamy recieved the cd and images on the 26 of october... been waiting to hear if i will get accepted or not ever since :-)

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

11/10/2005 11:46:38 PM · #477

Originally posted by briphoto:

I sent in a disc with 4 gigs of photos, Alamy received them on Oct. 14. Now they tell me they lost my submission, would I please resubmit! I sure am glad I kept the TIFFs I edited (HOURS of work). Just a word to the wise, don't erase your backup until you are sure Alamy has uploaded them.

Discs are so cheap now it might be best to just make two in the first place.

Nikon MF 180mm f/2.8 ED AIS

11/11/2005 12:31:58 AM · #478

Spent the day choosing and preparing my application CD, will mail it in the morning. Wish me luck!

mcmurma

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

11/11/2005 12:38:54 AM · #479

Originally posted by nico_blue:

I sent my test cd and i got confirmation that alamy recieved the cd and images on the 26 of october... been waiting to hear if i will get accepted or not ever since :-)

Nico, my acceptance came almost two weeks from the date they recieved my images on the 18th of October. So maybe only a few more days....

11/11/2005 12:42:02 AM · #480

thanks for the info michael... btw how is the sd9? I've read reviews about it but never actually met anyone that had one.

Good luck Cindi!!!

11/11/2005 12:46:33 AM · #481

Originally posted by nico_blue:

Good luck Cindi!!!

Thank you, Nico. Just packaged in a crush proof box for the morning mail, what ya think, 3 stamps??
Better more than less.

BTW, guess I need a DVD burner (the need list never ends) 'cause only 11 images fit on a CD at Alamy sixzes, I had 15 ready for submission.

11/11/2005 12:53:43 AM · #482

Originally posted by idnic:

Originally posted by nico_blue:

Good luck Cindi!!!

Thank you, Nico. Just packaged in a crush proof box for the morning mail, what ya think, 3 stamps??
Better more than less.

I went up to the post office counter and they figured it out for me :-)
You might also consider the 5 dollar shipping (priority?), i've heard that is a lot faster.

11/11/2005 01:02:04 AM · #483

Originally posted by nico_blue:

I went up to the post office counter and they figured it out for me :-)
You might also consider the 5 dollar shipping (priority?), i've heard that is a lot faster.

yeah, good idea, think i'll let the post office help with fastest/safest shipping.
Thanks again. :)

Brent_Ward

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM

11/11/2005 02:28:17 AM · #484

WHOO-HOOO!! Just checked and I sold an image for $1000.

Frog Photo

:D

Message edited by author 2005-11-11 02:32:05.

11/11/2005 02:56:45 AM · #485

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:

WHOO-HOOO!! Just checked and I sold an image for $1000.

Frog Photo

:D

WOW.... HOW GREAT IS THAT :)

That is a really nice photo brent. It paid off.
Congrats again.

I don't have much hope for anything that large with only RF image online there... however i have just changed my business plan a bit about a month ago and only RM are going on alamy now. Hope to make a sale like that one day.

11/11/2005 02:59:40 AM · #486

what sort of flash did you use. Just regular off camera (on camera) flash? or did you put a diffuser on it?

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

11/11/2005 03:03:32 AM · #487

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:

WHOO-HOOO!! Just checked and I sold an image for $1000.

Frog Photo

:D

oh wow!

big congrats!!!

WGF Images

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

11/11/2005 03:14:35 AM · #488

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:

Originally posted by WGF Images:
YAY! Another sale today...

Enough of that!!! ;o)

Well done Brent!

How about leaving us some?? ;-)

mcmurma

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Nikon MF 180mm f/2.8 ED AIS

11/11/2005 03:20:10 AM · #489

Originally posted by nico_blue:

...how is the sd9?

It's a fair camera, and I use it alongside the 300D. Despite the difference in MP count, the SD9 images stand up very well next the 300D.

I use the SD9 more for landscape type work or whenever skin tones are not an issue. It has trouble reproducing both reds and greens well at the same time, and skintones can be problematic. Also, it deserves its reputation as a noisy camera. But, for all its foibles, the image quality can be astounding.

superdave_909

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

11/11/2005 08:20:06 AM · #490

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:

WHOO-HOOO!! Just checked and I sold an image for $1000.

Frog Photo

:D

WOOT!!! Congrats!

ganders

Canon EOS-40D

11/11/2005 08:25:05 AM · #491

Originally posted by idnic:

BTW, guess I need a DVD burner (the need list never ends) 'cause only 11 images fit on a CD at Alamy sixzes, I had 15 ready for submission.

You can use LZW compression on your TIFF files, and fit more files onto a CD. Their site is remarkably vague on this, but we emailed them and they said it was fine as long as it was LZW.

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX APO IF HSM for Canon

11/11/2005 12:03:39 PM · #492

Originally posted by ganders:

Originally posted by idnic:
BTW, guess I need a DVD burner (the need list never ends) 'cause only 11 images fit on a CD at Alamy sixzes, I had 15 ready for submission.

You can use LZW compression on your TIFF files, and fit more files onto a CD. Their site is remarkably vague on this, but we emailed them and they said it was fine as long as it was LZW.

Good info! Thanks, Ganders.

Brent_Ward

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM

11/11/2005 12:48:09 PM · #493

Originally posted by leaf:

what sort of flash did you use. Just regular off camera (on camera) flash? or did you put a diffuser on it?

That was with on camera flash. That's why it's so harsh. Shot with an old rebel and sigma 90mm macro on slide film.

Mary Ann Melton

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

11/11/2005 04:12:27 PM · #494

I have to say I would be wary of compressing files. Getting the DVD burner allows you to submit a lot more images - and no possible loss due to compression.

Originally posted by idnic:

Originally posted by ganders:

Originally posted by idnic:
BTW, guess I need a DVD burner (the need list never ends) 'cause only 11 images fit on a CD at Alamy sixzes, I had 15 ready for submission.

You can use LZW compression on your TIFF files, and fit more files onto a CD. Their site is remarkably vague on this, but we emailed them and they said it was fine as long as it was LZW.

Good info! Thanks, Ganders.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

11/11/2005 04:47:31 PM · #495

LZW is lossless compression -- 100% of the original data is present when the file is uncompressed. It is essentially the same scheme as is used in making a ZIP archive.

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX APO IF HSM for Canon

11/11/2005 04:58:46 PM · #496

yeah, i second what generalE says. I have sent many disks to them with LZW (lossless) compression. it was VERY nice to be able to fit so many files on a regular cd. Photoshop even says it is a lossless compression when you click on it.

Brent_Ward

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM

11/11/2005 05:49:19 PM · #497

Next time I'll have to try the LZW out. Would love to fit a lot more on my DVD's. Thanks for the info guys.

ButterflySis

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

11/13/2005 02:11:09 PM · #498

Originally posted by jodiecoston:

The great thing about Alamy is that they have a no-editing policy.

I really need to read this whole thread, but what does their "no-editing policy" consist of? Do they allow any editing? Levels, color correction, etc?

Oh, and Brent, Congrats! That is super!!

Message edited by author 2005-11-13 14:11:33.

Mary Ann Melton

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

11/13/2005 03:59:50 PM · #499

No editing has nothing to do with photo post processing. They go through your images to check to make sure that the quality of the image is up to their standards. If you do poor post processing, they will reject photos for that. They are getting ready to limit "similars (those different views of the same subject". However, they don't go through the images you submit and choose which ones - you are expected to edit your own work. As long as your image quality meets their standards - they let you submit the subject matter you wish. You are not having to submit your photos to an editorial board who might only choose one or two of your shots.