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neelsky · Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 88 Location: Seattle, USA

Okay, so this far it has been a pretty good journey.
Last month was by far my best. But now what lies ahead is not preferable for many of us - Nov and Dec, the months of record low sales. Again, I would repeat - most of us, coz some of us might actually see an increase.
We will see a dip in the number of downloads; and also we will notice an upsurge of Forum posts cribbing about this. ;-)
Just something which I wanted to share with the ppl who joined this year, from my experience of last year.

Keep shooting..

Cheers,
Neel

fraiseap · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:35 pm

I agree Neel, sales are dropping, there are no more OD downloads because they all go to BSP (where we sell nothing anyway) the nights are getting longer, it is getting colder, the ice caps are melting, crime is rising. We might as well all hang ourselves now.

Cmon Mike, show us your fluffy mutt to cheer us up.

jmpaget · Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 1190 Location: UK

just cos mike hasnt got here on time, i feel obliged to show you Buzz, bowing his head in respect for those losing their downloads during these dark months...

chatterbox · Joined: 05 May 2008 Posts: 3021 Location: Ireland

Let's have a bit of fun... until Mike's Madam Fifi appears to cheer us up.. here's a little fellow enjoying life to the full (DLs or no DLs)

As for:
Sales are dropping - at least we have the knowlege and talent to create new images for the next surge.

There are no more OD downloads because they all go to BSP (where we sell nothing anyway) - Here's to positive thinking that BS will improve under the SS umbrella and have us all happy with OD shortly.

The nights are getting longer- more quiet time to spend in front of the fire, cuddled up with a good book.

It is getting colder - See above :)

The ice caps are melting, crime is rising. - Ok, serious problem, as for the ice caps (less planet polution would be great), as for the crime (ehhhh?? any ideas?)

Every period of the year has something special. Now we might have less sales, but this will give us more drive to creat or shoot more images.

Signed
FTO
Forever The Optimist

rinder99 · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:55 pm

I don't understand , This talk of no more OD's I still get them everyday??

cardmaverick · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:02 pm

jmpaget · Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 1190 Location: UK

peterkozikowski · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:07 pm

mikeledray · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:10 pm

LOL
Thanks Guys!

:)
Jim I always love your dog photos.
You too Chatterbox
:)

Thank you for the request of Fifi to help cheer you all up.
Fear not, Sales are Awesome (at least for me)
I only expect increases in sales at the months progress

and now hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Fifi

How could Anybody resist a smile like from This little puppy?
She is such a happy little soul, all she wants out of life is to be loved and to love everyone back, chase an occasional cat or bird in her back yard, get as many dog cookies as she can, not to mention the nightly 6 pm Truck Rides!
She sits in my lap, her head out the window, and we drive around the neighborhood for her to see whats going on and get out for about 10 minutes or so.

Stay tuned for some Exciting NEW Fifi the Bichon Frise photos soon! (im still working on the scenerio and background stuff but its going to be another fun series)

Here are a few of my favorites from the past and avalable here at SS for your downloading pleasure

a Bichon Frise dog sits in a cooking pot isolated on white with room for text

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-34708021/stock-photo-a-bichon-frise-dog-sits-in-a-cooking-pot-isolated-on-white-with-room-for-text.html

A Bichon Frise dog enjoys her ride in a Pedal car Fire Truck outside

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-37185964/stock-photo-a-bichon-frise-dog-enjoys-her-ride-in-a-pedal-car-fire-truck-outside.html

Fifi the Bichon Frise smiles as she sits in front of an American Flag and on a mirror for reflections Forth of July Series

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-31886227/stock-photo-fifi-the-bichon-frise-smiles-as-she-sits-in-front-of-an-american-flag-and-on-a-mirror-for.html

Also for Fans of Fifi check This out!

http://www.lulu.com/content/lulustudio-calendar/fifi-the-bichon-frise-2010-calendar/7770811

Susan · Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 5638

Mike can you please borrow a new dog... I am getting tired of seeing this one!

After all Fifi deserves some time off... a vacation perhaps.

:)

Give me a brek · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:22 pm

peterkozikowski · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:24 pm

Before

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-34708021/stock-photo-a-bichon-frise-dog-sits-in-a-cooking-pot-isolated-on-white-with-room-for-text.html

And After (so I hope ;-)

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-12878032/stock-photo-hot-dogs-with-words-and-slogans-written-in-yellow-mustard-hot-dog.html

mikeledray · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:34 pm

Susan · Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 5638

mikeledray · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:00 pm

its all good Susan
Fifi will have some NEW images comming soon
Since her images sell Every Single Day I guess I will keep doing what works

:)