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Nov 21, 2025 7:15 PM UTC
Question

Beginner: would appreciate evaluation of refused open book images

Hello Adobe Community,

I'm seeking guidance on submitting photos of an open book after experiencing two  rejections for the same basic image.

1. First Submission: The image was rejected for Intellectual Property 
2. Second Submission: I edited the photo to blur the legible text, addressing the IP concern. This revised version was then rejected for Quality Problems.

This has left me unsure of how to proceed. I would be very grateful if you could help me understand:

  • What is wrong with the second picture?

  • Is there an acceptable way to edit the text (e.g., a specific blurring technique) that satisfies both IP and quality requirements?

  • If editing isn't viable, what is the correct way to photograph an open book to ensure it's accepted? 

Thank you in advance for your expertise and assistance!

4 replies

Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
Nov 21, 2025 10:47 PM UTC

It's not just the blurred text that is the issue - the entire image is blurry. Not even the spine and forward edges are in sharp focus. There's also chromatic aberration in the second image. 

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Jill C., Forum Volunteer
Nov 21, 2025 11:26 PM UTC

Thanks, that is really helpful! I will have to try again. Perhaps it is best to retake the picture. 

 

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Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
Nov 21, 2025 8:27 PM UTC

First, let's examine your competition in Stock inventory. 

https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=open+book  1.7 Million results

 

Published books are protected property.  Understanding when & where a property release is required.

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/property-release.html

 

Adobe Stock customers expect the highest visual and technical quality for use in commercial projects.

 

Hope that helps.

 

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Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Nov 21, 2025 11:23 PM UTC

Thanks!

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