My photo from 2011 in use by Virgin Holidays

Seeing another post on the joys of the 16-45 reminded me of this photo taken with this on a K20D. Back in 2011 we took a trip to Morocco and did a camel ride. As luck would have it I got a perfect position in the camel train, and managed to get this shot while riding a camel for the first time. It has been by far my best selling image and I was delighted to see it used by Virgin, on their worldwide brochure.
I no longer use the 16-45 as I found that I couldn't cope with the flare in certain situations.

And fine photo that reminds me why I couldn't part with either the K20D or 16-45 even though neither get much use now. Although the K3 + 16-85 is certainly more versatile, the K20D + 16-45 used within their limitations are capable of producing superb pictures, as you show.

Steve

That's an excellent image.

It is indeed a fine photograph.

I hope you received a good price! Was it uploaded to a stock agency, and if so which ones do you use?

Amazing photograph..! Especially when you consider it wasn't exactly the steadiest of shooting positions.. I'm a 16-45 owner, and have to say it also doesn't get much use now. Since getting the K1 and 24-70. But with my K1 awaiting repair. I did take it out this weekend. On a K5II. With some very positive results. You can't beat it for a walk about lens. (local walk. Excercise while on lockdown.)

Sold on iStockphoto and so I have no idea what it actually sold for, as it could have sold through their subscription plan, or as a normal sale. The actual image is landscape and the designer here has added the extra sky on top to fit the portrait ratio.
What makes the shot work I think, is that the train was turning to the right, and so made a nice curve. The leg position of the leading man, and the fact that his hand is swinging work too. In the original, the dune slopes in a beautiful curve too.

Or, it could have been on Getty Images as some of my photos made it onto there.

Wonderful image. Well done again.

That is a great image for that advert

Good for you - it's a great image!

Big congrats... that's a super shot...

Best

That's a nice image, well done!

Easy to see why they have used it, it's a cracker!