Image rejected due to "Quality Issues"- Looking for feedback

Hi everyone,

I recently submitted a photo I took, thinking it might be something others would like enough to use themselves.

I would appreciate it if you could help me understand what exactly might be wrong with the image and what I can improve for future submissions.

This is the rejection message I received:
> "Unfortunately, this image doesn't meet our quality standards... Common issues include exposure issues, soft focus, excessive filtering or artefacts/noise."

I've attached the image below for your reference.

Any constructive critique or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you so much for your attention and participation.

Best regards,

Paul Riley