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cat_d
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August 25, 2025
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New photographer looking for feedback on rejected images!

  • August 25, 2025
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Most of my pictures and being rejected for "quality issues." How can I improve? Any recommendations going forward? 

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RALPH_L
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RALPH_LCommunity Expert
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August 25, 2025

IMG_20241025_064824624: Sillouette not properly exposed and not high enough. Use the Rule of Thirds. The sky has artifacts. The black spot in the upper right corner needs removing.

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IMG_20250704_184616216_HDR: Slanted horizon. Blurred foreground.  Use the Rule of Thirds to reduce foreground..

IMG_20250704_133248985_HDR: Slanted. Overexposed highlights. Use Rule of Thirds.

IMG_20250704_133555958_HDR: Overexposed highlights.

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    cat_dAuthor
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    August 25, 2025

    Hi unfortunately I'm (very) new to photography. 

     

    - what is the rule of Thirds? 

    - what are overexposed highlights and how can I correct them? 

    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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    August 25, 2025
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    - what is the rule of Thirds? 

    - what are overexposed highlights and how can I correct them? 

    By @cat_d

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    One of many Composition techniques

    https://petapixel.com/photography-composition-techniques/

     

    Start with proper lighting & camera settings — also known as the four variables of exposure.

    https://petapixel.com/2025/08/23/you-should-spend-time-understanding-your-cameras-shutter-speed/

    Also consult your camera's documentation for specific metrics about your make & model.

     

    Good luck.

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
      daniellei4510
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      daniellei4510Community Expert
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      August 25, 2025

      20241025: Slanted horizon

      2020704: Slanted wind turbine

      20250414: Highlights on turtle are blown out; shadows need to be opened up

      2041101: Weak composition; underexposed

       

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        cat_dAuthor
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        August 25, 2025

        Hi I'm new to photography. I see now that I did slant a lot of it (I think that's fixable with image rotation). 

         

        How can I fix the other issues (if possible)?

        daniellei4510
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        daniellei4510Community Expert
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        August 25, 2025

        I think the details in the highlights of the turtle are lost forever. Generative AI might help. The shadows can be opened up in Photoshop or another graphics editor. Check out some YouTube tutorials for that. Same for compositional rules. Generative Expand might help with composition, but it's best to do that in-camera. It's always a good idea to leave room for copy or cropping by the buyer.

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