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August 14, 2026
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Hi, had some images rejected and looking for some expert eyes for feedback pls

  • August 14, 2026
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Had some images rejected for Quality issues and I need some guidance on what the issues are so I can rectify, or learn not to make mistakes again. Fairly new to Adobe stock and editing in general so. Thanks in advance for the Assist

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    ZALEZPHOTO
    Legend
    August 14, 2026

    Benjamin, you’re the first person I see here attaching a photo via zip, which is way better than attaching to message, allowing to see the photo’s metadata. The Photos need improvement with color and density, the composition of just the tree is a bit too tight in my opinion. But the main problem why the photos were rejected is camera shake, the nicer photo you shot at 1/30 and when you zoom in you can see the movement.  

    I also think it’s worth saying that adding basic human elements would increase your sales prospects, bring a friend walking the trail, sitting by a tree reading, you could create so many variables plus vertical and horizontal shots. The photos as they are offer less appeal among the many a buyer is comparing… but when you add the human element you can also shoot the trail with no one. 

    Don’t be intimidated, you will have lots of fun and have a bunch of shots to contribute.

    Let me know if you can open the zip.

    Francisco

    ZALEZPHOTO
    Participant
    August 14, 2026

    These should be better

    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 14, 2026

    In the future, one way to make sure your uploads are within the file size limit is to do File > Export as… then choose JPG as the file type and move the quality slider to just under 5MB. This at least retains the original dimensions of the image so that we don’t have to magnify them to a great extend when we look at the details.

    Adobe Community Expert | If you aren't submitting your assets in sRGB, you probably didn't read the rules.
    Participant
    August 14, 2026

    Thank you for the advice and feedback.  Ill do this shortly and edit my post to include them

    Participant
    August 14, 2026

    These should work. Sorry about that, it kept telling me files were too big originally

    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 14, 2026

    No problem. Yes, it’s unfortunate there’s a 5MB limit. Anyway, the second one seems underexposed and there’s some lack of detail and sharpness in some of the leaves.

     

    Adobe Community Expert | If you aren't submitting your assets in sRGB, you probably didn't read the rules.
    ZALEZPHOTO
    Legend
    August 14, 2026

    Danielle, check in your browser Downloads, it goes there automatically on Macs, and we can see the original image.

    ZALEZPHOTO
    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 14, 2026

    Can you submit a couple actual images? The zip files, at least for me, don’t appear to be downloading. And .zip files might not want to be unpacked in any case for security reasons.

    Adobe Community Expert | If you aren't submitting your assets in sRGB, you probably didn't read the rules.