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1000 images     posted on 18th of january, 2012

Joining DT in 2009 and getting all/most my first submissions rejected caused me to give up on stock and subsequently left for over a year. Mid 2010 I thought I would have another crack at it and was pleasantly surprised by getting a few on here, not just by luck but by spending most of 2009 learning more about the technical side of producing photographs, not over killing them with manipulation, noise, coulour management etc.

I'm still no expert and certainly not a pro photographer as this is just a hobby but I have enjoyed a little success and today I have had my 1000th image accepted. Never thought this possible at the start but if you stick to it and learn on the way then things do become easier. My next goal should be 2000 images but that's just repeating what I have already done so 5000 images over the next couple of years is my aim.

Belated Happy New Year and good luck to all in 2012 :-)

Brett.

P.S write blogs, even on small goals as it's a good way of recording your progress and your blogs are kept and listed on your profile so it's easy to go back and look at your previous achievements :-)

   


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Comments (51)

Good advice especially on writing blogs, Congratulations, here's to more to come. - posted by Akulamatiau on January 26, 2012
Thanks Martingraf & Jackai :-) - posted by BCritchley on January 23, 2012
I love to hear stories like this, because what a lot of people don't know is that success comes mostly from determination and perseverance. Never give up! Plus, your images are pretty darn good too! Congratulations. - posted by Jackai on January 22, 2012
congratulations - I like the style you take your photos and the way you have build up your portfolio - I can identify myself to it :) - posted by Martingraf on January 22, 2012
Thanks guys n girls :-) much love... - posted by BCritchley on January 21, 2012
Brett, you done good! I''m working on 500. %-} - posted by Lostarts on January 20, 2012
Congratulations, Brett! You never left any questions unanswered and are for many of us - and certainly us newbes - a great example to follow! Thank you for sharing your succes in your blog - and congratulations on your other successes, especially The National Countryside of the Year 2011 Award. It must have felt great! - posted by Ewapix on January 20, 2012
Congratulations, Brett and well done! You have worked at this, and it shows, What a great milestone, and I hope that the next one, whatever you decide it to be, comes quickly for you! - posted by Calyx22 on January 20, 2012
Thank you for your kind words Lfmpereira :-) - posted by BCritchley on January 20, 2012
Congratulations, you deserve all the success in the world.rnrn:)rnrnKeep it up. - posted by Lfmpereira on January 20, 2012
Thanks Krisna :-) - posted by BCritchley on January 20, 2012
Congratulations!!!! - posted by Kharyadi on January 20, 2012
Cheers Graham :-) - posted by BCritchley on January 20, 2012
Well done Brett! :O) - posted by Gbfoto on January 20, 2012
Thanks Hunor83 :-) - posted by BCritchley on January 19, 2012
Congratulations!!! - posted by Hunor83 on January 19, 2012
Thank you so much guys n girls :-) - posted by BCritchley on January 19, 2012
Congratulations Brett!!! - posted by Mariaam on January 19, 2012
Wow, great number of images! Same happened to me in the beginning, I gave up for a year. Then returned again and doing ok. I wish I would have more time for Dreamstime. My number after 1,5 year is just around 300 images... - posted by Annemario on January 19, 2012
fantastic!! - posted by Keki on January 19, 2012
Well done Brett, congratulations on your achievement!!! bye, Francesca :-) - posted by Francy874 on January 19, 2012
Great accomplishments Brett, congratulations and all the best in the 2012. - posted by Iwhitwo on January 18, 2012
Congratulations, that's great. - posted by Egomezta on January 18, 2012
Congratulations :) - posted by Jonkio4 on January 18, 2012
Congratulations! Nice work! - posted by Laurasinelle on January 18, 2012
Thank you Rozenn and Brad :-) - posted by BCritchley on January 18, 2012
You've been busy! Congratulations on your successes :-) - posted by Rosedarc on January 18, 2012
Nice work, Brett! - posted by Bradcalkins on January 18, 2012
Thank you Nero67 :-) - posted by BCritchley on January 18, 2012
Congratulations!!! - posted by Nero67 on January 18, 2012
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>AWARDS and MAJOR CREDITS:

National Geographic November 2011.

The National Countryside Photograph of the Year Awards 2011, award presented by HRH The Prince of Wales at St James Palace, London on 6th July 2011.

Cover, Shropshire Life magazine
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Short listed finalist in The Great British Photography Awards 2010.


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