What's the quality issue for this picture?

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October 2, 2026
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This got rejected for quality issues. But what exactly is the issue? (I’m trying to learn better).

jodij28273193

Inspiring

I think the main subject is a little bit small.

daniellei4510

Community Expert

Was this an actual photograph or a scan? Granted, with the sun in the right position, there might be a bit of a yellow case, but this yellow seems exaggerated.

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Michael C41Author

Participant

It’s a photograph that’s edited in Lightroom. I agree with it looking too yellow. Here’s the original with no edits:

daniellei4510

Community Expert

In any event, I agree with @oleschwander that the birds are too far away to be of interest. Also, there are some tree tops at the bottom left corner that could be removed.

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yamato713108855

Community Expert

A vast number of photos of the sky are being submitted.
If there is even the slightest issue, they are immediately rejected.
Try photographing the same sky, but incorporating different themes.

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oleschwander

Legend

Colors of the sky and the birds are too far away.

Ricky336

Community Expert

Hello,

Unfortunately, the photo isn’t really of anything that interesting. Bearing in mind Adobe Stock is for commercial purposes, how could this be used? The birds are too small to have any visual impact! And they are not clear or sharp.