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Dec 26, 2025 12:56 PM UTC
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Hello, a picture of moon shot by my phone, no any modification. why rejected?

Hi friends: 

The reject message says QUALITY ISSUES. Hope some one can explain more detail. Thanks! 

Jill_C
Jill_CCorrect answer
Community Expert
Dec 26, 2025 6:55 PM UTC

Virtually all images need to be edited before submission to Adobe stock. Adobe doesn't want quick snapshots from your phone, This one is hazy and the moon is overexposed. If you want to be successful at Adobe Stock, you'll have to invest in learning editing tools.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

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Ricky336
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Dec 27, 2025 4:39 PM UTC

Hello.

There are a few issues. You have 'banding' in the sky—you can see the transitions in the colour.

Lens flare as well...

 

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Plus composition is another point to consider.

It would be a good idea to learn a bit about photo editing.

 

 

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Nancy OShea
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Dec 26, 2025 9:11 PM UTC

Stock already contains 7.6 MILLION moon images. This is what you're competing with:

https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=moon

 

This might be OK for posting on social media, but it's not suitable quality for commercial use-- print, digital or textile. 

 

Read your Contributor User guide for tips on what Stock expects. All digital photos require some editing. 

 

Good luck!

 

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Abambo
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Dec 27, 2025 2:22 PM UTC
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Stock already contains 7.6 MILLION moon images.

 


By @Nancy OShea

The man in the moon does not require a model release... 😉

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ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Jill_C
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Jill_CCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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Dec 26, 2025 6:55 PM UTC

Virtually all images need to be edited before submission to Adobe stock. Adobe doesn't want quick snapshots from your phone, This one is hazy and the moon is overexposed. If you want to be successful at Adobe Stock, you'll have to invest in learning editing tools.

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Jill C., Forum Volunteer
daniellei4510
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Dec 26, 2025 3:45 PM UTC

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Abambo
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Dec 26, 2025 1:37 PM UTC

Because you did not edit the picture to make it suitable for stock. But it looks like the moon is too detailed. Samsung is known for embellishing pictures like this...internally.

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ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
RALPH_L
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Dec 26, 2025 1:12 PM UTC

The moon is overexposed. There is a light flare. The building is crooked and does not belong in the shot.

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