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DavidDri
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April 30, 2026
Question

Rejected photo - first post

  • April 30, 2026
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First time asking for feedback.  I have read the suggested posts regarding common “Quality Issues.”  I reduced the size of the photo to 75% to make it fit the upload limit, but original was 5184x3456 (14.8MB).  I realize I should have cropped out the leaning sign post on the left.  Any other feedback on why it got rejected for Quality Issues?  Thanks much.

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    April 30, 2026

    Whatever you submit to Stock has to be 100% legal for commercial use. If you don’t own the property, buildings, decor, etc… you will be asked to submit signed Property Release forms from the owner(s). Otherwise, you could be flagged for IP/Privacy violation.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/property-release.html

     

    Although there may be multiple reasons for rejection, Stock lists only one refusal reason per submission.  If you decide to resubmit under a different filename later, get all your ducks in a row first. You get only two bites at the apple, or run the risk of being flagged for submission spamming. 

     

    Reasons for refusal:

     

    Hope that helps.

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    daniellei4510
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    April 30, 2026

    I’m in agreement with ​@yamato713108855. It wouldn’t diminish the image at all to remove both signs. But I also would have like to have seen the entire Adirondack chair on the right, so it’s a bit too tightly cropped.

    Adobe Community Expert | If you aren't submitting your assets in the sRGB, you probably didn't read the rules.
    DavidDri
    DavidDriAuthor
    Participant
    April 30, 2026

    Good feedback - thanks.

    yamato713108855
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    April 30, 2026

    It's a little dark.

    The building is shifted to the right, leaving space on the left.
    Please adjust by cropping.

    If there is text on the sign, it will be rejected due to an IP issue.
    Please remove it using Photoshop before submitting.

    DavidDri
    DavidDriAuthor
    Participant
    April 30, 2026

    Thank you!

    RALPH_L
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    April 30, 2026

    Remove cut off object left and right. Also, there appear to be artifacts around the roof and trees.
     

     

    DavidDri
    DavidDriAuthor
    Participant
    April 30, 2026

    Thanks!