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Forum|Forum|3 years ago
January 25, 2023
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why are so many of my photos are gettign rejected?

I know they are cool and usable and high quality images, this attached photo of asparagus is a great example of this.

Is there someone i can speak to about over-riding the AI?

Would love feedback on this, thanks!

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Correct answer George_F

It's really easy to look over our own flaws, and sometimes a fresh set of eyes can be really helpful!

For this photo, there are several areas where it appears the blacks and shadows and blown out. There are also some bright highlights spots on some of the leaves, perhaps the photo was backlit?

I also wonder if the use of the word "Pantone" in the caption is protected by copyright and considered Intellectual Property.

George_F

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I agree with @RALPH_L , in addition the tip of the asparagus is left out of the frame at the top.

What you may consider an artistic choice and shot purposefully, Adobe may consider to be a quality issue. For a photo like this Adobe usually wants all of the main subject in focus in my experience. I'm willing to bet a photo like this would be useful in composites if it's all in focus. Creativity and artistic expression are often at odds with technical perfection.

I like to treat rejections as an opportunity to learn to better evaluate my own photos.

I hope your future submissions are accepted🙂

George F, Photographer & Forum Volunteer

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Tommy28102038gxxwAuthor

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Thanks for all the comments, I have hundreds of photos already approved and on my dashboard but sometimes i feel like its a crapshoot on what gets approved and what doesn't. What do you guys think of this image that was also rejected?

George_F

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Community Expert

It's really easy to look over our own flaws, and sometimes a fresh set of eyes can be really helpful!

For this photo, there are several areas where it appears the blacks and shadows and blown out. There are also some bright highlights spots on some of the leaves, perhaps the photo was backlit?

I also wonder if the use of the word "Pantone" in the caption is protected by copyright and considered Intellectual Property.

George F, Photographer & Forum Volunteer

RALPH_L

Community Expert

Sorry, but the rejection is correct.

If you view the image at 200%, you can see that the focus is soft. There is a lila chromatic aberation. Also the shadows are underexposed. You may also have an issue with the blue band. You my need an IP release due to the number.

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Tommy28102038gxxwAuthor

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Thanks for the response Ralph, I see what you are saying... However, the concept of the photo is less about the asparagus and more about the idea that our food gets shipped to the USA from south America. I think it's a VERY licensable image for all kinds of stories about agriculture and how the US imports tons of it's fod from south America. The focus falls off on teh Asparagus on purpose, and the Made in Mexico rubber band is generic and in perfect focus.

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The photo may make a point and could sell really well because of it. But it must also be technically perfect by conventional measures. If you have to explain an effect, it isn't going to work. Adobe's customers complain when they aren't "perfect" and it hurts Adobe's reputation, so they won't accept it.

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