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July 24, 2023
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First Picture rejected - Critique welcome

  • July 24, 2023
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Hello! I am an amature photographer and new to posting my images here. This is my first image that has been rekected and I am just wondering what may be specifically wrong with my image that resulted in 'quality issues'. Thank you so much!

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Correct answer Jill_C

Very little of the cat is in focus due to the narrow depth of field, and you've cut off the feet and tail. Chroma noise is also present.

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Abambo
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Community Expert
July 24, 2023

If you are new to stock, you should consider these resources: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/tutorials.html
Please read the contributor user manual for more information on Adobe stock contributions: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html
See here for rejection reasons: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/reasons-for-content-rejection.html
and especially quality and technical issues: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/quality-and-technical-issues.html

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Ricky336
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Community Expert
July 24, 2023

Hello,

To be honest, it looks like a snapshot of your cat! Focus, composition, and exposure.

Read these guides to get you started:

User guide:
https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html
Exposure:
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/exposure-in-photography.html
Composition:
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/photo-composition.html

George_F
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Community Expert
July 24, 2023

In addition to the great advice @Jill_C has already given you, there is some exposure adjustment needed, particularly with the white point.

From a composition point of view, there is a lot of empty space on both sides of the cat.  It might be worth trying a longer focal length that compresses the field of view more to eliminate some of that space.

 

Cheers!

George F, Photographer & Forum Volunteer
Jill_C
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Jill_CCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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July 24, 2023

Very little of the cat is in focus due to the narrow depth of field, and you've cut off the feet and tail. Chroma noise is also present.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer