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November 26, 2021
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Photo rejected for technical problems

  • November 26, 2021
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Hi, can anyone help me identify the technical problems that caused my photos to be rejected?
I'd like to improve myself.

Thank you so much.

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RALPH_L
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 26, 2021

The biggest problem is IP (personal and intelectual property) issues. You need release forms for al identifiable persons and modern property and structures. Several photos are not horizontal and some are poorly cropped. Your nighttime photos have exposure issues and some fringing. 

Jill_C
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 26, 2021

#2 not sharp and leaning verticals. #3 extremely blurry and IP violations (signs). Actually I'm surprised that you felt this poor quality image was suitable for stock. #4 depth of field is too shallow & poorly composed. #5 blurry, leaning verticals and lens spots in the sky. #6 needs to be straightened, possible IP violation. #7 IP violations, over saturated, blur, artifacts in the sky.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
@MNiessenPhoto
Legend
November 26, 2021

I only checked the first one because to be honest, it's annoying to download files one by one (you should use the "insert photo" in the toolbar to include pictures).

Anyway... it is not sharp enough, is quite flat and has blown highlights.

Furthernore, you should clone the hotel names out, that would probably cause rejection because of intellectual property.

Hope that helps,

Michael

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Michael Niessen - Photographer, photo-editor, educator

Photo-editing (Ps/Lr/LrC) and photography workshops & one-on-one training (off- and online)
Participant
November 26, 2021

Thank you for the reply Michael @@MNiessenPhoto , Helps alot. Can you give me feedback in one more image though, preferebly 5U5A3898.jpg. 

@MNiessenPhoto
Legend
November 26, 2021

"Can you give me feedback in one more image though, preferebly 5U5A3898.jpg."

I think the depth of field is much too shallow. The areas that are in sharp focus are really tiny.

 

Michael

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Michael Niessen - Photographer, photo-editor, educator

Photo-editing (Ps/Lr/LrC) and photography workshops & one-on-one training (off- and online)