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Quality issues

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February 11, 2026
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I recently had several photos rejected due to “quality issues,” and I would appreciate some feedback from the community.

Correct answer RALPH_L

The first is not sharp, too dark and the subject too small and leaves no copy space. Use the Rule of Thirds.
The second lacks contrast, too light with no details in the sky. Is not focused and the horizon is slanted. Again use the Rule of Thirds and put the horizon on a grid line. Also, I recommend a panorama format (3:1) for a panorama view.
The third is poorly cropped and poorly displayed.

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To gain further ideas view examples of approved Flower and Landscape photos on my Adobe PF site:
Ralph Lear | Commercial Outdoor & Lifestyle Hobby Photographer

daniellei4510

Community Expert

Flowers: Poor composition. And even if excepted, there are gazillions of flowers in the database. Do a search for them and look at your competition.

Landscape: Slanted horizon and lack of contrast.

Third image: Poorly cropped.

Adobe Community Expert | If you can't fix it, hide it; if you can't hide it, delete it.

kimc41331232Author

Participant

Thanks!

It was the first time... I’ll keep your advice in mind for next time.

I’ve received the clarification I needed. Thanks again for all the helpful feedback.

Ricky336

Community Expert

Hello,

Work on your composition to improve your photos.

Read this link from Adobe about composition:

Composition_Adobe

and exposure:

Exposure_Adobe

These guides will help!

kimc41331232Author

Participant

Appreciate your comment!

yamato713108855

Community Expert

The flower photo has shallow focus.
Adobe Stock prefers a wider area in focus.

The landscape photo has the water in the center in focus, but the left side is completely out of focus.
Narrow the aperture to bring a wider area into focus.

The food photo is either out of focus or blurry.

RALPH_L

Correct answer

Community Expert

The first is not sharp, too dark and the subject too small and leaves no copy space. Use the Rule of Thirds.
The second lacks contrast, too light with no details in the sky. Is not focused and the horizon is slanted. Again use the Rule of Thirds and put the horizon on a grid line. Also, I recommend a panorama format (3:1) for a panorama view.
The third is poorly cropped and poorly displayed.

Quick Example:

To gain further ideas view examples of approved Flower and Landscape photos on my Adobe PF site:
Ralph Lear | Commercial Outdoor & Lifestyle Hobby Photographer

kimc41331232Author

Participant

Thank you so much for your detailed explanation.

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