Looking for feedback on a recently rejected photo

It’s a bit noisy, and the shadows are underexposed. You can resubmit after re-editing and addressing the issues.

RESUBMIT: 

1. Keep in mind that Stock Reviewers are not allowed to check more than one refusal box per submission, even when multiple refusal reasons apply.  See Common Reasons for Content Refusal 
2. Fix ALL issues beforehand and submit under a new filename. 
3. After two refusals, move on to other content.
4. Stock takes a dim view to repeated same content submissions. You could be flagged for spamming.

I think blurred focus & grain are the main issues.

What compelled you to shoot at 1600 ISO and f18

Your photo is probably too grainy and that’s the reason for the rejection (assuming is razor sharp)

Are you using Topaz Labs, specifically their Denoise tool? It’s superior to Adobe’s and other bet it will get your shot over the finish line… frankly every stock shooter should be using it.

This is a great shot, if you don’t have Topaz dm me and I can try it for you. Let me know!

Francisco

Improve the color balance and open up the shadows.