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March 28, 2023

Nothing is in focus, there's noise in the background, and the tips of the wings are cut off.

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March 28, 2023

Nothing is in focus, there's noise in the background, and the tips of the wings are cut off.

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Jill C., Forum Volunteer
    Melinda25011144srz6Author
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    March 29, 2023

    The eyes, face, legs are in focus with a bokah background. The butterfly was on sand so the photo was literally going to have grain on it. I do agree that I wish I had the entire wing. One of those after thoughts when it was on the computer and I could actually see the photo that I realized it. 

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    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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    March 28, 2023

    White balance is too warm (yellow).

    Focus problems.  Too much of the image is blurred.

     

    You've chosen a very challenging subject, I'll give you credit for that.  But Stock expects highest visual & technical quality regardless of how challenging they are to capture.  Read these links.

     

    Best of luck with your next submission.

     

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    Melinda25011144srz6Author
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    March 29, 2023

    Thank you for all your helpful information. With stock photography, I'm guessing that they want the opposite of how I shoot. No bokah? 

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    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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    March 29, 2023
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    Thank you for all your helpful information. With stock photography, I'm guessing that they want the opposite of how I shoot. No bokah? 


    By @Melinda25011144srz6

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    You're welcome. 

     

    Think about why customers use Stock services.  They're looking for high quality assets they can use in their own projects.  Everything from digital/VR media to printed products.  Blur & bokeh effects are a design choice.  If desired, the customer can easily add background blur with Photoshop filters.  But they can't take it away if it's already there. 

     

    I can't tell you not to use bokeh but I think you'll sell more assets without it.

     

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