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January 2, 2021
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Photo not accepted for technical issues

  • January 2, 2021
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Could anyone help tell me reasons why my photo would not be accepted for stock?

 

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Correct answer Abambo

Don't piggypack your problems, create an own thread please.

 

But as you have given an answer: No, the picture is not gergeous if looked at 100%, besides the wrong colours, which would be OK for an artistic posting (remember: stock is about craft, not art...), but not for stock.

 

Your's the same, but also this picture, looking at 100% (well, eve the small preview hints it) is out of focus, which is a no go for any picture for sale.

Eyes need to be crisp sharp for all portaits (animal and human), and this is independant of the use. In this picture nothing is in focus. Sorry for being blunt, but you will not progress with nice words.

 

This said: Your editing is quite nice for a picture you would send in to a contest or an exposition, but it's awful for stock sales, as it will mean limited applications. You have better to submit correctly exposed pictures in colour that the buyer can modify as he or she needs.

 

Social media will give you many likes, because on a small screen it will look nice. Keep it at that level for this picture, improve your next takes for anything behond instagram.

 

If you are new to stock, you should consider these resources: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/tutorials.html
Please read the contributor user manual for more information on Adobe stock contributions: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html
See here for rejection reasons: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/reasons-for-content-rejection.html
and especially quality and technical issues: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/quality-and-technical-issues.html

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Kathleen5E9E
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January 5, 2021

Complete poppycock. I cannot believe this is an Adobe forum. Mind boggling...

Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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January 5, 2021

"Complete poppycock. I cannot believe this is an Adobe forum. Mind boggling..."

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Actually this is a user-to-user forum with some infrequent Adobe staff participation.  Unless you see an Adobe Staff badge beside the Avatar, you're talking to fellow product users & contributors, not Adobe reviewers.

 

Good luck!

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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January 4, 2021

Hi @defaultoxui8um0gxfp,

Technical issues aside, I think your surreal image colors might have good sales on other Stock image sites.  But I don't think the colors are right for what Adobe Stock's customers are looking for.  That's just my opinion, of course.  Personally, I like it but I'm not sure I would buy it for a million dollar commercial ad campaign. 

 

Keep at it.  I'm sure you'll have better luck with your next submission.

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
jacquelingphoto2017
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jacquelingphoto2017Community Expert
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January 4, 2021

Hi @defaultoxui8um0gxfp ,

In addition to what is being said, there is also pink color fringing as seen around the refection in the water.

Best wishes

JG

    Abambo
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    AbamboCommunity Expert
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    January 3, 2021

    Colours are wrong and there is too much noise and the main subject, which is probably the building is not sharp. In addition, colours are washed out in the reflection.

     

    You need to look at your images at 100% (and sometimes 200%) to look at defects and artifacts. Generally, Adobe stock does not allow your pictures to be edited to give an unnatural look. We are here to produce craft, not art. (and btw there are a lot of push button filters allowing the buyer to get the same effect, as soon as the image is technically correct).

     

    If you are new to stock, you should consider these resources: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/tutorials.html
    Please read the contributor user manual for more information on Adobe stock contributions: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html
    See here for rejection reasons: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/reasons-for-content-rejection.html
    and especially quality and technical issues: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/quality-and-technical-issues.html

    ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
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      Kathleen5E9E
      Participant
      January 3, 2021

      I think it is gorgeous!!! I am having the same problem with my photos. Perhaps because they are heavily photoshopped? I don't know about yours, but mine is. I wouldn't have imagined Adobe to have an issue with that, though. Here is just one picture they've denied...

      Abambo
      Community Expert
      AbamboCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      January 3, 2021

      Don't piggypack your problems, create an own thread please.

       

      But as you have given an answer: No, the picture is not gergeous if looked at 100%, besides the wrong colours, which would be OK for an artistic posting (remember: stock is about craft, not art...), but not for stock.

       

      Your's the same, but also this picture, looking at 100% (well, eve the small preview hints it) is out of focus, which is a no go for any picture for sale.

      Eyes need to be crisp sharp for all portaits (animal and human), and this is independant of the use. In this picture nothing is in focus. Sorry for being blunt, but you will not progress with nice words.

       

      This said: Your editing is quite nice for a picture you would send in to a contest or an exposition, but it's awful for stock sales, as it will mean limited applications. You have better to submit correctly exposed pictures in colour that the buyer can modify as he or she needs.

       

      Social media will give you many likes, because on a small screen it will look nice. Keep it at that level for this picture, improve your next takes for anything behond instagram.

       

      If you are new to stock, you should consider these resources: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/tutorials.html
      Please read the contributor user manual for more information on Adobe stock contributions: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html
      See here for rejection reasons: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/reasons-for-content-rejection.html
      and especially quality and technical issues: https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/quality-and-technical-issues.html

      ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
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