[Quality Issues] my photos were rejected but I don't know why and what i should improve

Hi ​@LLxAround 

All pictures are not sharp and have aritifacts. The first one is too dark in the shadows. When it is too dark in the shadows it is not suitable for printing as it turns out as black blob. 

Zoom in on the photo at between 100 and 200%. You’ll see that the edge of the building is jagged and the perspective needed correction in post processing, The walls should be upright. 

Best wishes
Jacquelin

The first two photos have artistic potential but fall short on the technical requirements needed to be highly viable as a commercial stock image. While they captures a beautiful, moody atmosphere, a critical evaluation reveals to me would they would struggle to sell well on Adobe Stock. On the second photo the blown out part inside the lantern caught your attention and I can understand it got you excited, but the reality is that the harsh hot spot ruins the delicate pattern of the lantern. As with the first photo you seem to have water drops on the lens. 

It’s hard to tell if the photos have proper focus, right now they appear a bit soft.

VERY IMPORTANT:  iPhone 11 photos not shot in high raw format it will never be accepted, frankly I’m not even sure if that phone is up to the task even shot in high raw. If you can shoot 4k video, I would use that phone only for videos, and only use the Nikon for stock. 

The other two photos have technical issues too, but in all honesty both say nothing to the viewer. And without any human elements… why and for what would anyone want to buy them. 

Don’t sweat it or get bummed out about it, you did a good job with the composition on these two photos. Understand that in prescreening photos are sometimes rejected for reasons they should have not. 

The fact is that there are things right where you live that will sell, you just need to slow down and become much more observant. And if your photography skills are low, let’s get them higher. 

If you’d like send me a direct message, and I’ll give you more guidance.

Good Night

No detail in the shadows on a couple of these, including this one.

Exposure and contrast issues. Cropping too tight. Leaning verticals.

The first image has underexposed shadows. The third image has leaning verticals. The fourth image is not well composed, and I’m not sure what the commercial appeal would be…

I think the first one is beautiful. The second one needs to be straightened, and I don't think the colors represent the real object. If the picture is supposed to be of the lamp, you have too much background. The White Tower is crooked, And out of proportion. And I have no idea what the last picture is, but it doesn't seem like a stock picture to me. And again, too much background without emphasizing the main subject. I'm sure the moderators of this group will come in and give you more specifics.