Ouch... Some photogs wont like this

... and some wont care, but many designers will find it easier to find images through their usual tools. This is a natural extension of the blurring between creators and suppliers that technology facilitates. It will be interesting to listen to the furor I am sure is coming over this.

Adobe Stock Photos: "Adobe� Stock Photos is a new service included in your favorite Adobe applications. Access Adobe Stock Photos through the new Adobe Bridge file browser in Adobe Creative Suite 2, Photoshop� CS2, Illustrator� CS2, InDesign� CS2, and GoLive� CS2 software."

UpDate: This may be a good time for photographers to really start to think of their own stock sales strategy. As the larger firms seem to be melding into a hadnful of mega-stock houses, the opportunity for smaller boutiques increases - yes, I said increases. Look, there are boutique successes in every niche. It takes work, strategy and consistent effort, but it certainly can be done. Look at the PHOTOtool for an inexpensive solution to creating your own stock. (plug over)

Considering the fantastic reach of blogs, photoblogs, websites, email and viral marketing, a photographer has the ability to make quite a 'buzz' with little asset investment... and a lot to gain.