Flickr + Getty = $$?

[Gabriel M.A.]

Some of you may be aware of this, some of you may not.

I thought I'd share this...

Great Photo on Flickr? Getty Images Might Pay You For It (http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/08/great-photo-on-flickr-getty-images-might-pay-you-for-it/?em&ex=1216180800&en=25ed54a2cd790bd6&ei=5087%0A)

And yes, it's a NYT.com article; you'll probably need an account to read the article, which is free (the account)

[kbg32]

I posted this the other day, though no one seemed interested in commenting. This is going to raise all kinds of ethical questions for Flickr and logistical questions for Getty. Getty cannot sell anything without the consent of the photographer.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61179

[Gabriel M.A.]

I posted this the other day, though no one seemed interested in commenting.

Nobody must have a flickr account, make money out of photography, or do any photography. :confused:

Oh well.

[Andrew Sowerby]

I'm not sure what to make of this:

"Getty will make payments to Flickr, but detailed terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Mr. Klein said that financially the deal will be immaterial for both Yahoo and Getty Images. Over time, however, thousands of Flickr photographers may benefit."

[Carlitos]

My take is most people on this forum are a) not good enough to attract those who purchase fine-art prints b) not trying to take pictures that appeal to mass media sources. c) not in it for the money.

Otherwise, explain to me why everyone wouldn't jump on the opportunity to let your pictures sit somewhere on the web 24/7 and possibly receive a request for pricing or sale while lying in be counting sheep.

[varjag]

Otherwise, explain to me why everyone wouldn't jump on the opportunity to let your pictures sit somewhere on the web 24/7 and possibly receive a request for pricing or sale while lying in be counting sheep.
Because everyone is waiting for hard solid numbers to be revealed? As it is spinned now, financial part of it is extremely vague.

One thing when an agency clearly says "OK we split it 40/60" or "flat rate $75 per image per use", another when you submit into something which turns out iStockPhoto equivalent for editorial material with penny rewards.