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June 19, 2026
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Hy all! Could somebody explain why these images were rejected for quality issues?

  • June 19, 2026
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Hi, can someone explain why these images were rejected due to quality issues?
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    9 replies

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 20, 2026

    I like all 4 of your pictures. Remember, you’re submitting to a global assets service, not an art gallery.

    Pictures that you like might not be suitable for commercial use in print, digital & merchandise. That’s who your customers are.

     

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Ricky336
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 20, 2026

    Hello,

    A couple of things.

    Not that sharp.

    Dust spot.

    And the boat scene - in terms of composition, try not to divide the photo in two via the horizon. Include more water or sky, but don’t divide the picture in two parts.

    RALPH_L
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 20, 2026

    Photos 1-3 when viewed at over 100% have noise and need sharpening.

    Photo 4. Beautiful photo. However,  when enlarged to over 100% there is a lot of noise. The temperature may also be a little too war.

    Participant
    June 20, 2026

     

    Thanks for your time, but I disagree about the sharpening. In my opinion, all the images are sharp enough. Regarding the noise, your opinion on the 4th image is acceptable.
    Thanks again, I probably won't upload them then because I like them that way.

    yamato713108855
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 20, 2026

    The image was rejected due to vignetting at the four corners.

    It can be retouched in Lightroom.

    Participant
    June 20, 2026

    Hello,
    Thank for the idea. Which of the four pictures?

    yamato713108855
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 20, 2026

    The camel photo is the clearest example.
    The top three photos might also contain this.

     

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 19, 2026

    We are fellow users, not Adobe Stock Reviewers.

    This feedback is based on our combined experiences as photographers & content creators. 

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Participant
    June 19, 2026

    Thank you. Just to clarify: are these the specific reasons identified for my images, or are these general quality criteria taken from the submission guidelines?

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 19, 2026

    This image has lots of midtones but lacks contrasting shadows & highlights. 

    Also, the white balance has a rosy pink cast.

     

    Hope that helps.

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 19, 2026

    I don’t know. Maybe a little drama with the color and exposure?

     

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