I got an interesting email from iStock today in response to my application:

Thank you for taking the time to apply as a contributor with iStockphoto.com.

The iStock administrators have asked that you upload new samples based on the feedback provided below. You’re welcome to return in 3 days, upload some new samples and we’ll re-process your application.

If you’ll recall iStock Submission requirements make you send just three photos. Two of the three were accepted, including the bumblebee shot below, that was rejected by Shutterstock and Fontfolia.

The photo they didn’t like was the high-key shot of Sioux. They felt that the highlights were blown out   However I’m very encouraged that they gave the opportunity to resubmit rather than just rejection the application out of hand.

Now I just have to figure out what to replace the high key shot with!