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NickyAlexandra
NickyAlexandra
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November 22, 2021
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Why has this picture been refuse?

  • November 22, 2021
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Hello, 

 

can you maybe tell me why this picture has been refused. Adobe wrote it was due to "technical problems" without further information... 
Is it too colourful ?
Thanks for your help!

Nicky

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Correct answer @MNiessenPhoto

Besides the changes @Jill_C has suggested, I would also remove the lifebuoy.

At very first look, I thought it was a trashcan and even wondered who was the genius who had decided to put it in that location 🙂

Anyway... It's not a technical issue per se, but I think it doesn't look good and draws the attention away from the main subject.

 

Michael

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Michael Niessen - Photographer, photo-editor, educator

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Jill_C
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Jill_CCommunity Expert
Community Expert
November 22, 2021

I don't think it's over-saturated, but a few tweaks are needed:

1) reduce the highlights a bit; it's slightly over-exposed in a few areas

2) increase the blacks

3) increase contrast

4) adjust the white balance - it's a bit too magenta

These changes will make the image pop. Before you resubmit, zoom in to at least 100% and make sure all logos and signs are eliminated.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
    @MNiessenPhoto
    @MNiessenPhotoCorrect answer
    Legend
    November 23, 2021

    Besides the changes @Jill_C has suggested, I would also remove the lifebuoy.

    At very first look, I thought it was a trashcan and even wondered who was the genius who had decided to put it in that location 🙂

    Anyway... It's not a technical issue per se, but I think it doesn't look good and draws the attention away from the main subject.

     

    Michael

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    Michael Niessen - Photographer, photo-editor, educator

    Photo-editing (Ps/Lr/LrC) and photography workshops & one-on-one training (off- and online)
      NickyAlexandra
      NickyAlexandraAuthor
      Participant
      November 23, 2021

      Thank you @@MNiessenPhoto , you are right! I'll clone it out 🙂

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