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peters16908770
peters16908770
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August 13, 2025
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Feedback on my rejected image

  • August 13, 2025
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  I have this image rejected due various issues but notthing specific. I'm thinking the problem could be the shallow depth of field which is created on purpose. I'm just starting to upload lots of images here and I want to get the right food content. Thanks

Correct answer RALPH_L

Is this a photo or an image? It appears to be a photo.
When I look at the histogram, your image is a little flat and slightly overexposed.

The photo and histogram are better after adjusting the lighting to bring back the midtones and sharpening the photo. I sharpened with Topaz Photo AI.

 

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jacquelingphoto2017
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jacquelingphoto2017Community Expert
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August 15, 2025

Hi @peters16908770 ,

The photo does not have enough depth of field. It's either you went in too close or your camera was not set correctly. Judging from the cropped board, I believe you wen tin too close. The top and bottom of the frame are out of focus.

Also, your composition would have been better with the left cropped edge of the board in the frame.

Best wishes

Jacquelin

daniellei4510
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daniellei4510Community Expert
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August 13, 2025

It's also cropped a little too tight and missing an edge on the left.

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Jill_C
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Jill_CCommunity Expert
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August 13, 2025

I agree with @RALPH_L  that it is overexposed. I have observed that Adobe is not generally in favor of images with a very shallow DOF. In this case, it really isn't necessary. Having the entire platter in focus would have been better.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
RALPH_L
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RALPH_LCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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August 13, 2025

Is this a photo or an image? It appears to be a photo.
When I look at the histogram, your image is a little flat and slightly overexposed.

The photo and histogram are better after adjusting the lighting to bring back the midtones and sharpening the photo. I sharpened with Topaz Photo AI.

 

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