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Question About ‘Quality Issues’ Rejections on Adobe Stock

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Hi,

I’m getting several rejections due to quality issues, and I’d like to better understand what reviewers usually flag under this category.

Below, I’ve attached a sample image that was rejected due to quality issues.

Are there specific technical details (noise patterns, upscaling artifacts, texture consistency, or maybe blur when zoom 200% etc.) that are commonly overlooked by contributors?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

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daniellei4510

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In addition, the green cast, though it's very subtle, is in the water as well. As @Jill_C mentioned, I'm in agreement. One doesn't want to get too "artsy" when it comes to stock.

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suyoko_8613Author

Thank you for pointing that out, as it gives me a new perspective and helps me better understand the concern about images becoming too “artsy” for stock. Finding the right balance between maintaining a natural look and still being visually appealing is something I’m still learning, and this feedback is very helpful in clarifying that perspective

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Jill_C

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The intentional blur here probably would not have caused a rejection. The image overall is underexposed in the shadows, and that's likely to be the reason.

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suyoko_8613Author

Thank you for the explanation, I really appreciate the insight.

Initially, I thought the issue might be related to the image appearing slightly soft when zoomed in, so I considered using an AI upscaler to add more detail. However, in my opinion, AI upscalers can sometimes introduce artificial or exaggerated details, which may result in an oversaturated or “AI-like” look.

Because of that, I’m often unsure whether it’s better to upscale and risk artificial detail, or to leave the image slightly soft but more natural when viewed at 100%.

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