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bam-142: 

  • Obvious IP violation -- Dollar General is a commercial brand.
  • Too dark and contains too much noise in the foreground.
  • Color balance is not neutral (too blue/purple).
  • Not horizontally aligned.
  • Distracting power line needs to be removed.

 

Adobe Stock customers expect the highest visual and technical quality for use in commercial projects.  See links below.

 

Hope that helps.

 

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
March 7, 2023

bam-142: 

  • Obvious IP violation -- Dollar General is a commercial brand.
  • Too dark and contains too much noise in the foreground.
  • Color balance is not neutral (too blue/purple).
  • Not horizontally aligned.
  • Distracting power line needs to be removed.

 

Adobe Stock customers expect the highest visual and technical quality for use in commercial projects.  See links below.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
George_F
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 7, 2023

In general Adobe is looking for assets that are technically perfect in addition to being visually appealing.  If you are new to Stock, the Adobe User Guide has a ton of great information including the criteria that is used to evaluate photos.

Take the moon shot as an example.  It's a cool shot and might get some kudos on social media, but when you zoom in on the photos there is moderate noise and it's pretty underexposed.  Looking at the histogram also confirms the underexposure.  Also, the entire bottom of the moon photo is out of focus with the long focal length and wide aperture that is being used.  It's easier to spot the technical flaws when viewing between 100% - 200%, it's recommended to do this with every photo before submitting.



With Stock submissions, I think it's important to think about the commercial usability first and then artistic expression after.  Happy shooting! 

George F, Photographer & Forum Volunteer
Legend
March 7, 2023

I think you mean MB, not KB - if that size was in kB, rejection would be certain. The Moon image is 25MB.

Examine all your images very carefully at 200% and make sure the focus is as intended, and the image perfect in every way.

Image 4 (bama-130). It's hard to photograph flying ducks. But if you do, the image must be absolutely perfect, and in sharp focus. This is perhaps not the time for low ISO ! Probably you also need a bright sunlit day. I assume this was taken on a tripod already, it is nicely level.

Image 6 (bama-142). Forget this kind of image completely. You cannot make money by selling photos of a trademark (DOLLAR GENERAL)!! If the picture was better quality (razor sharp) we would also see other trademarks.