6 days between approval and the 1st sale

I have read stories on downloads that had been happened in a couple of hours after approval. Nothing of the kind happened to me, so far. My record is 6 days between approval and first sale. It took place today. Here is the image:

Fire background frame

Photo credits: Marina Sokalskaya.
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  • Igordabari
  • Moscow, Russian Federation
I started to take photo seriously in 2009 shooting sky objects (which my PF started with). Then I extended my interest to other subjects.

I would be grateful to those buyers who let me know how and where my images are used. It can be done by commenting the image that has been bought. Thank you!

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Neddog

January 30, 2012

Hah, I know what you mean. I'm lucky I got a good copy of the Jupiter-3. People tell me you're much more likely to get a good copy of the slower Jupiter-8 instead. Of course, the lens lacks too much contrast to be used at f/1.5 anyways, so I don't think the J-8 with an f/2 aperture is a bad choice anyways. I don't shoot my J-3 wider than f/2 anyways.

Igordabari

January 30, 2012

to Neddog: Hi. I never used these lenses for common photos, only for astrophoto. So. my experience is not too reach. Both lenses are OK being not open (f/5.6 or f/8 or even more closed).

One more remark: quality strongly varies from one lens to other.. So, it looks like a lottery :)

Neddog

January 30, 2012

Hi Igor,

I notice you use the Jupiter lenses. Of course, I'm sure these lenses are more common where you are than where I am (Canada), but I thought I'd say hi from a fellow Jupiter user. I love my Jupiter-3 (1953 copy) to death, and am thinking of getting a Jupiter-9 in M39 LTM mount. My profile pic is taken in the mirror with the J-3. ;) How do you like your Jupiter-37AM and Jupiter-21M?

Igordabari

January 26, 2012

This is required at all microstock sites and DT is not an exclusion. Obviously, they need to identify you. On my opinion it' absolutely safe.

Igordabari

January 26, 2012

Thanks, Art!

Lostarts

January 26, 2012

Magnificent! Amigo.

Igordabari

January 20, 2012

to Alvera: Darling, do not use too complicated English, please. Remember that English is very difficult to speak (especially for one who does not speak English like me... :-) ).

Alvera

January 20, 2012

Two days would be enough! Proceed Commander Data! Warp speed!

Igordabari

January 20, 2012

to Alvera: Thanks, my friend... I'll try to develop an inside-cropping technique. I have no definite plans for the nearest weekend, so I'll be able to dedicate 2 days for the problem :-)

Alvera

January 20, 2012

Too much black space in center. But, till the scientist will give us a method to crop from INSIDE, I must approve your image. Your photos stays so long on queue because I am the second inspector for yours. They are reviewed by DT and after that by me. It was my request to DT staff because I like your photos so much and I want to be the first to see them :))))) I salute you, my friend! Good work!

Igordabari

January 20, 2012

Thanks a lot, Diana! :-)

Dianabahrin

January 20, 2012

I'm sure you will have many more sales because it's a very nice picture :) Congrats!

Igordabari

January 20, 2012

Thank you, Zenonk!

Zenonk

January 20, 2012

Congrats!

Igordabari

January 20, 2012

Tanti grazie Francesca! :-)

Francy874

January 20, 2012

Congratulations Igor!!! Ciao, Francesca :-)

Igordabari

January 20, 2012

Grazie Concetta!

FabioConcetta

January 20, 2012

Beautiful background of fire, well done!

Igordabari

January 19, 2012

Thanks, Linqong

Linqong

January 19, 2012

Congratulations! nice work!