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pictures_julien
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Nov 10, 2023 7:34 PM UTC
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[ASK] Why my post was declined for "quality problem"

Hello everyone,

 

I'm just asking for a clarification on the rejection of this photo, the photo is with a very good resolution, there is not too much noise, and no retouching has been done.

 

Thanks in advance! 
Julien

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Nancy OShea
Nancy OSheaCorrect answer
Community Expert
Nov 10, 2023 10:58 PM UTC
quoteno retouching has been done.
By @pictures_julien

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  • Almost all digital photographs require some correction in Photoshop or Lightroom.
  • Night photos are especially challenging, even for seasoned experts.
  • Composition could be better, uneven lighting & color balance are problems for commercial use.
  • In addition, the statue and lighting could pose property issues.  Stock could ask for signed release forms.

 

 

 

 

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
Nov 10, 2023 10:58 PM UTC
quoteno retouching has been done.
By @pictures_julien

==========

  • Almost all digital photographs require some correction in Photoshop or Lightroom.
  • Night photos are especially challenging, even for seasoned experts.
  • Composition could be better, uneven lighting & color balance are problems for commercial use.
  • In addition, the statue and lighting could pose property issues.  Stock could ask for signed release forms.

 

 

 

 

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Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    oleschwander
    Legend
    Nov 10, 2023 9:31 PM UTC

    Julien - the image is not in focus. The lighting is not good. The composition is not good. Try some daylight images.

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      pictures_julien
      pictures_julienAuthor
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      Nov 10, 2023 10:32 PM UTC

      Dear oleschwander thanks for your response,

      The image is slightly out of focus, but that's more than enough for press articles.  I think you're being a bit mean about the composition, because during this event the streets are so crowded it's hard to get around and get the perfect angle. To you, this may seem like a banal photo, but it's a photo of a fountain decorated during the "Fête des Lumières", and many media outlets are currently using old photos of artworks from recent editions to talk about the one coming up in just over a month's time.

       

       

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      daniellei4510
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      daniellei4510Community Expert
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      Nov 10, 2023 10:46 PM UTC

      Were this image to be accepted and purchased, you wouldn't be able to stand behind the buyer and explain that it was too crowded to get a better composition or that other media outlets are using old photos of artworks. And agreeing that it's "slightly" out of focus doesn't make it sharp. If you. ask for critiques here, you will get critiques. You are free to either accept them or discount them. Bottom line, the image was rejected and most likely for the reasons @oleschwander pointed out.

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