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Your photo has focus and noise issues, which are very apparent when viewing at 100% magnification.  It is also underexposed.  Other key issues are the use of filters.  To quote the Adobe Stock page on submission requirements, "For your images to have commercial value, they shouldn’t show noise or dust and they should be well-composed, appropriately lit and exposed, and processed in an inconspicuous way. "

 

Adobe Stock is looking for technically perfect photos, in natural colours.  This provides the buying customer the most options to modify the image to suit their needs.  When you use filters it really limits how many people can use that image and thus how many sales you will make.

 

Here are some resources that you might find helpful:

 

 

Best of luck with your future submissions.

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George_F
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George_FCommunity Expert
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June 3, 2022
  1. This photo appears to have a filter applied to it.  Not only the colors, but the simulated bokeh was easily spotted.
  2. It is underexposed based on the histogram.
  3. There is visible noise when viewing at 100%.  There are also some halos around the flowers.

 

That's all the big things that I saw.  Although cell phone photos are accepted, they are held to the same standards as all cameras.  Taking photos of the cell phone camera present some unique challenges that are harder to overcome than when the traditional camera in my opinion.  I hope that helps!

 

I wish you success 🙂

 

George F, Photographer & Forum Volunteer
    reedesign1912
    reedesign1912Correct answer
    Inspiring
    June 3, 2022

    Your photo has focus and noise issues, which are very apparent when viewing at 100% magnification.  It is also underexposed.  Other key issues are the use of filters.  To quote the Adobe Stock page on submission requirements, "For your images to have commercial value, they shouldn’t show noise or dust and they should be well-composed, appropriately lit and exposed, and processed in an inconspicuous way. "

     

    Adobe Stock is looking for technically perfect photos, in natural colours.  This provides the buying customer the most options to modify the image to suit their needs.  When you use filters it really limits how many people can use that image and thus how many sales you will make.

     

    Here are some resources that you might find helpful:

     

     

    Best of luck with your future submissions.

    Rob R, Photographer
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