Stock of the Week

Formerly the Media of the Week, the Stock of the Week (SOTW) is a showcase of some of the best royalty-free stock imagery as judged by the Media Managers of KeyImagery. This regular feature is good resource for all contributors as it demonstrates the type of stock images that we love to see on KeyImagery. We encourage all Contributors to compare the quality and professionalism of your own images to the winners of the Stock of the Week and upload yours if they can compete.

Stock of the Week Articles - 1 to 25 of 114

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Stock of the Week 25 2010
Published: 22/06/2010 07 AM | Viewed: 39
One of the simplest shots in our catalogue, but one of the most useful as a stock image. Open Cardboard Box by vkph has been awarded the 'Stock of the Week' this week. Despite this being a blindingly simple image, the possibilities are massive. ...
Stock of the Week 24 2010
Published: 15/06/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 35
Plenty of clear copy/text space in this image, entitled Chain image by micool_nz, has helped it become the 'Stock of the Week' this week. A chain can represent many aspects including: security; locked and privacy, and this close u...
Stock of the Week 23 2010
Published: 08/06/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 35
This great concept of money and recycling combined image entitled Money Recycling, by micool_nz, has been awarded the 'Stock of the Week' this week. We love the many different meanings and ideas this image could stand for including: return ...
Stock of the Week 22 2010
Published: 01/06/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 20
This clean image of Fresh chopped leeks on a wooden board with red tomatoes, by achiartistul, has been awarded the 'Stock of the Week' this week. This shot demonstrates excellent lighting and pin sharp results that can be achieved with...
Stock of the Week 21 2010
Published: 25/05/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 51
This stunning long exposure night shot of the Sydney Opera House, by micool_nz, illimunated by colourful projected images has been awarded the 'Stock of the Week' this week. Night shots with a long exposure must be taken with a pe...
Stock of the Week 20 2010
Published: 18/05/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 33
This Beach Towel on the Beach image by micool_nz, it has been awarded the 'Stock of the Week' this week. We like the position of the towel and accessories to the bottom right of the frame, allowing for text to be overlaid on to the dark san...
Stock of the Week 19 2010
Published: 11/05/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 29
People images are always in demand and this one, featuring a friendly girl, can have a wide rangew of uses. Called Young Lady by vladikpod, it has been awarded the 'Stock of the Week' this week. This image exhibits good detail and clar...
Stock of the Week 18 2010
Published: 04/05/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 45
This image by micool_nz called New Zealand Country Highway has been awarded "Stock of the Week" this week. We like the strong colour and contrast in this shot which combine to really make an impact. An excellent lan...
Stock of the Week 17 2010
Published: 27/04/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 76
If you're a car buff, this image by micool_nz called Yellow Sports Car will take your fancy. The Lamborghini has been carefully clear-cut from its background and you are left with a very clean isolated image. We like the ...
Stock of the Week 16 2010
Published: 20/04/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 69
This image by micool_nz called Cape Reinga Lighthouse, has taken away the 'Stock of the Week' award this week. Cape Reinga is one of New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations at the very top of the North Island. We like the ...
Stock of the Week 15 2010
Published: 13/04/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 45
Here's a great interior shot of a well-decorated Marae, as found on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, in the beautiful Bay of Islands, New Zealand. This image by micool_nz called Waitangi, Maori Meeting House, Bay of Islands, has taken...
Stock of the Week 14 2010
Published: 06/04/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 57
This delicious pizza being sliced, shot by vladikpod and called Cooked pizza #1, has taken away the 'Stock of the Week' award this week. This image exhibits very good detail and clarity, as well as being perfectly exposed and comp...
Stock of the Week 13 2010
Published: 30/03/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 47
An excellent close-up shot of New Zealand's native Kea bird by nikitta entitled Kea has achieved the 'Stock of the Week' award this week. This image demonstrates good composition, clarity, and apeal which is perfect for stock...
Stock of the Week 12 2010
Published: 23/03/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 67
Long exposure photography can yeild some great night-time images and this one by micool_nz entitled Hood Street, Hamilton City is no exception. The key to a good long exposure is a completely still camera position while using a low ISO setting. ...
Stock of the Week 11 2010
Published: 15/03/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 54
This unique shot by micool_nz entitled Rearview Mirror has taken away the 'Stock of the Week' award this week. What grabs us with this image is the unique point of view with the camera focusing at the reflection in a car rearview mirror.&nb...
Stock of the Week 10 2010
Published: 09/03/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 56
This beautiful shot by runamock entitled Sea fishing has taken away the 'Stock of the Week' award this week. A lovely sharp image and an excellent point of view of what can be an average subject. Excellent colour saturation and framing complete this image...
Stock of the Week 9 2010
Published: 01/03/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 53
Strong perspective lines leading to a central-top vanishing point dominate this Wairakei Geothermal Power Station stock image by micool_nz. The large stainless steel pipes are nicely exposed along with the blue sky with patchy cloud, as your eyes are draw...
Stock of the Week 8 2010
Published: 22/02/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 43
Not all photography of billboards and signs are unusable for stock. This image called Country Landscape Sign by micool_nz, is a great example how you can edit or blank out copyright-infringing objects or logos in your image, and give the designer a blank ...
Stock of the Week 7 2010
Published: 15/02/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 56
Advertising backgrounds make great stock. This image called Beach Summer Sale by micool_nz, showing the words "Summer Sale" hand-written in golden sand, has earned 'Stock of the Week' this week. Stock photography is all about helping out designers, publis...
Stock of the Week 6 2010
Published: 08/02/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 60
An aerial shot of Australias Surfers Paradise from above by micool_nz has earned 'Stock of the Week' this week. The framing of this image is excellent, and the good colour and sharp detail help make this image pop. A good amount of copy/text space ca...
Stock of the Week 5 2010
Published: 01/02/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 31
This abstract background NZ Map Grunge Background by micool_nz has earned 'Stock of the Week' this week. The interesting texture and 3D effect on the majority of the area is an excellent background for your next layout. The map of New Zealand rendered in ...
Stock of the Week 4 2010
Published: 26/01/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 36
This flowing colourful abstract titled Chaoscope abstract by micool_nz has earned 'Stock of the Week' this week. The almost transparent flowing lines create a fantastic long exposure effect that could be used to represent many subjects, including fibre op...
Stock of the Week 3 2010
Published: 19/01/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 39
This stock vector illustration called Valentine Concept 98 by Creativeapril has earned 'Stock of the Week' this week. With Valentine's Day looming once again, this image seems timely and appropriate. Creativeapril has created a lovely piece of vector wor...
Stock of the Week 2 2010
Published: 11/01/2010 09 AM | Viewed: 41
Here's a great concept image by micool_nz showing a busy street with pedestrians walking across an intersection in Tokyo. The image titled Busy City Street #4 has earned 'Stock of the Week' this week. micool_nz has overlayed one image on top of another i...
Stock of the Week 1 2010
Published: 31/12/2009 09 AM | Viewed: 33
An excellent example of a macro shot in this Red berry and blue bowl stock photo by Helmit has earned 'Stock of the Week' this week. Helmit's camera has captured some stunningly sharp detail in the strawberry, and the wide open aperture has nicely blurred...

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