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elenag1968816
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Sep 8, 2025 7:49 PM UTC
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Photos rejected - quality issues

I submitted a series of photos from the same shoot; some were accepted, while others were rejected for quality issues. All very similar settings and results - not seeing anything glaring (except maybe the sun glare?)

Abambo
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Sep 9, 2025 10:20 AM UTC

The reflection may be a reason to reject the asset. Yes, a reflection may pimp up a pictuire, but here it just blows out the detail. And I think that the exposure is off, contrasts are missing, for some of your pictures I would work the white balance, into warmer tones. And then, on a different tune, you will need to pay attention to logos, like the MetLife logo on the first picture. That would be an IP issue.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

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Abambo
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AbamboCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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Sep 9, 2025 10:20 AM UTC

The reflection may be a reason to reject the asset. Yes, a reflection may pimp up a pictuire, but here it just blows out the detail. And I think that the exposure is off, contrasts are missing, for some of your pictures I would work the white balance, into warmer tones. And then, on a different tune, you will need to pay attention to logos, like the MetLife logo on the first picture. That would be an IP issue.

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ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
elenag1968816
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Sep 9, 2025 4:31 PM UTC

this was one of the accepted files from that shoot. I'm not seeing much of a difference between the sun glare in this one and the ones that were rejected. thanks for pointing out the logo!

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daniellei4510
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Sep 9, 2025 4:45 PM UTC

I'm surprised it was accepted, considering the advertising for rental properties visible on the side of the building, along with the logo of the company.

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Ricky336
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Sep 9, 2025 7:50 AM UTC

Hello,

In addition to the sun reflection, which I also think can be a reason for rejection, is this:

 

This cuts the picture and is distracting.

Another consideration is that the moderators may also have taken into account your white balance.

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Nancy OShea
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Sep 8, 2025 9:02 PM UTC

I agree with @Jill_C about blown out reflections on buildings.

Did you compare your best work alongside available Stock inventory?  Sometimes it helps to see what gets accepted.

https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=new+york+city+skyline+daytime 

 

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Jill_C
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Sep 8, 2025 8:17 PM UTC

The 4th image has a smudge along the top of the hills, probably something on the glass that you were shooting through...

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Jill C., Forum Volunteer
elenag1968816
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Sep 8, 2025 8:52 PM UTC

that's a helicopter. smudged due to long exposure. good catch, thanks!

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Jill_C
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Sep 8, 2025 8:16 PM UTC

The blownout spots from the sun's reflection were probably the reason for rejection of the first 3.

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Jill C., Forum Volunteer
elenag1968816
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Sep 8, 2025 8:53 PM UTC

that's the onlt thing I can think of too, but I thought the sun reflecting in the buildings is what made the images interesting, and didn't think it would be seen as a quality issue. thank you.

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