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Not sure why this photo was rejected.

Not sure why this photo was rejected. Any feedback would be helpful.

Community Expert

Underexposed & highlight clipping. See Histogram panel.

Clipped highlights can’t be recovered. But you can compensate a little with a Levels Adjustment Layer.

Hope that helps.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

Community Expert

Underexposed.

Community Expert

In addition to the underexposed shadows, I can’t find any sharp focal point. The overall focus seems quite soft.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

Community Expert

Shadows could be opened up.

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Community Expert

Hello,

A few things I think,

Exposure, composition - a lack of a point of interest.

What is the purpose? What commercial value could it have? It’s not a very interesting photo.

Participant

Thank you for your reply.

Known Participant

I know this may not be your intention, but your photo could fit into the “mysterious forest path” and moody niche.

Highlighting that in your title and keywords might help with approval.

People looking for an outdoor photo for mystery or horror themes might be interested in the image (I know I could be a potential buyer, at least).

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