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Correct answer Ricky336

Kia ora,

Unfortunately, it won't pass Adobe quality criteria. There are two many issues:

  • focus - not sharp as it could be
  • artifacts - compression artifacts
  • white balance - it's too magenta
  • exposure - you need to make the photo lighter. It's because you used a telephoto lens, and in addition to that, you have got vignetting - light fall off from the lens. Lighter in the centre, but darker around the edges
  • noise - you have a high ISO - 12800
  • you're missing contrast as well. No whites or blacks

This is a 100% crop:

 

histogram of the whole photo:

Again the result of using a telephoto lens. You have to balance out the exposure in post.

By the way, did you use digital zoom at all?

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Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 2, 2023

I don't know what kind of camera & lens you have or how many photography courses you've taken. But if you're new to digital photography these links may help you.

 

ISO, Shutter Speed, F-stop & Light:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/stock-contributors-discussions/looking-for-a-bit-of-critique/m-p/13582872#M54242

 

How to get clean images from high ISO photos 

https://community.adobe.com/t5/stock-contributors-discussions/fyi-how-to-get-clean-images-from-high-iso-photos/m-p/13565710#M53719

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Ricky336
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Ricky336Community ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
March 2, 2023

Kia ora,

Unfortunately, it won't pass Adobe quality criteria. There are two many issues:

  • focus - not sharp as it could be
  • artifacts - compression artifacts
  • white balance - it's too magenta
  • exposure - you need to make the photo lighter. It's because you used a telephoto lens, and in addition to that, you have got vignetting - light fall off from the lens. Lighter in the centre, but darker around the edges
  • noise - you have a high ISO - 12800
  • you're missing contrast as well. No whites or blacks

This is a 100% crop:

 

histogram of the whole photo:

Again the result of using a telephoto lens. You have to balance out the exposure in post.

By the way, did you use digital zoom at all?

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 2, 2023

What @Fabiobtex said.  Thumbnails don't have enough detail.

 

Did you submit this to Adobe Stock? 

If so, what was the rejection reason?

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
ArcherDadAuthor
Participant
March 2, 2023

The rejection was quality issues.  I am a beginner and learning so any tips is greatly appreciated.

 

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 2, 2023

Examine image in Photoshop or Lightroom at 100-300% magnification.

  • Lighting & colors are uneven.  Needs a levels and/or curves adjustment layer.
  • Subject is too purple.
  • Subject's face lacks sharp focus.

 

Read these links:

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Fabiobtex
Participating Frequently
March 2, 2023

You need to show us the original photo as an attachment, this thumbnail is too small to analyze

ArcherDadAuthor
Participant
March 2, 2023