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Apr 7, 2026 2:12 PM UTC
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I've been trying to submit my photos but all of them got rejected for some reason

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    yamato713108855
    yamato713108855Correct answer
    Community Expert
    Apr 7, 2026 2:36 PM UTC

    When photographing wild birds, some photographers use lenses ranging from 400mm to 800mm.
    A 300mm lens is insufficient for photographing wild birds.

    White balance can be set in-camera before shooting.
    Also, if you shoot in RAW format, you can correct the image using software such as Lightroom.

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    Nancy OShea
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    Apr 8, 2026 9:26 PM UTC

     

    The screenshot above demonstrates the use of Photoshop’s Photo Warming Filter applied to an Adjustment Layer. Before on the left. After on the right. 

     

    Ideally, white balance should begin at the camera with a proper light or AWB setting.

    https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/technique/white-balance.html  

     

    Hope that helps.

     

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    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    N8.
    Community Expert
    Apr 8, 2026 6:34 AM UTC

    the duck with the grass
    It’s been mentioned it’s too centred: consider moving it to the left. Have space for copy/ content to be written. It is a great image for leading our eye to the right side of the screen. We want to look where the duck is looking.

    PS has the generative expand option: 9:16 w plenty of space on the right side.
    Remove the grass on the duck, around the duck and in the reflections. 
    Duck in water. 650 000+ images on Adobe Stock (similar content rejection may also occur)

    Cheers

    nate

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    Nancy OShea
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    Apr 7, 2026 11:38 PM UTC

    I assume they were rejected for Quality/Technical issues as described in your Contributor User Guide. 

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/quality-and-technical-issues.html

     

    Other Reasons for Rejection:

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/reasons-for-content-rejection.html

     

    Stock has a generous inventory of ducks. This is what you’re competing with:

    https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=wild+ducks

    https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=wildlife+ducks

     

    Hope that helps.

     

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    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    RALPH_L
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    Apr 7, 2026 3:05 PM UTC

    too dark, poorly cropped and the white balance by the duck is too cold.

    It should look something like this:
     

    Notice the difference?

     

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    Participant
    Apr 8, 2026 11:45 AM UTC
    how is this?

     

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    RALPH_L
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    Apr 8, 2026 12:01 PM UTC

    Better but, still too dark and the distracting grass, especially in front of his bill, needs to be removed and the duck is still somewhat blue.

    Feel free to visit my portfolios for examples of wildlife photos:
    Ralph Lear | Commercial Outdoor & Lifestyle Hobby Photographer
    or
    Ralph Lear Fotos, Bilder, Stockmedien | Adobe Stock

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    yamato713108855
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    Apr 7, 2026 2:20 PM UTC

    The bird is too small.
    You should have used a longer telephoto lens.
    Also, since it's centered in the frame, it would be better if you paid more attention to the composition.

    The photo below has a blue white balance.

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    Participant
    Apr 7, 2026 2:26 PM UTC

    I’ve used what I got at the time a 70-300 lens

    If I’ll crop it will it be better?

     

    “The photo below has a blue white balance.”

    how can if fix that?

     

     

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    yamato713108855
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    yamato713108855Community ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Apr 7, 2026 2:36 PM UTC

    When photographing wild birds, some photographers use lenses ranging from 400mm to 800mm.
    A 300mm lens is insufficient for photographing wild birds.

    White balance can be set in-camera before shooting.
    Also, if you shoot in RAW format, you can correct the image using software such as Lightroom.

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