problem with a rejected photo

Hi Arthur,

The image is lacking contrast, too dark, and has a depth of field/focus issue. In addition, your image being black and white limits the market for it.

Best wishes

JG

The Black &White picture is of...

Commercial appeal would be a good rejection reason...

There is no need to imagine. Adobe tell you the reason for rejection. What did they say?

Commercial appeal is for pictures where the moderator thinks that the picture will not sell. It's a black and white picture and I do not see what it shows. I think the moderator is correct. A picture like this will not sell.