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DocHummel
DocHummel
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July 11, 2023
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Why Was This Picture Rejected

  • July 11, 2023
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I thought it was pretty sharp, but maybe it does not meet standards. Is the depth of field an issue?

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Correct answer RALPH_L

Viewed at 150%, the photo does not look sharp. Also I believe the sign should be removed.

Remember, there are millions of flower photos in the database. New photos must be exceptional and stand out.

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Jill_C
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Jill_CCommunity Expert
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July 11, 2023

It's a bit underexposed and has blurry edges. As indicated by @EzyRider_II Adobe Stock is overrun with floral images. While they're fun to capture and edit for your own satisfaction, and to advance your skills, I wouldn't waste any time submitting to Adobe. Even if the image was technically perfect, the chance that it would ever sell is close to zero.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer
    Abambo
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    AbamboCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 11, 2023

    No, it's not DOF, it's sharpness. Sharpness is best looked at 100%, and this picture is not sharp. In addition, there is some noise and/or artefacts. Both are probably due to your high ISO.

    ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
    EzyRider_II
    EzyRider_II
    Inspiring
    July 11, 2023
    Hi Paul,
    the DoF may very well be a factor, and probably other 5-6-8 areas? And you
    may try to dig in and improve your photo through post-production. But here
    is the thing! Put yourself in the shoes of a buyer for a sec. Go to the
    Adobe site (and that's just one of a dozen) and search for "purple flower".
    Adobe will pop up 8 342 359 images. If accepted, yours could be the 8 342
    360th. Nice round number! And I would venture to say that out of that 8
    million+ at least 4 million probably better than yours. So if you were to
    spend $2 on a flower photo, would you pick yours? In other words, no point
    submitting something, anything in top of 8 million photos. Storage space
    costs Adobe and just to have one more image...? And by all this I don't
    want to discourage you from shooting flowers! But there are other factors
    beside a sharp image. Cheers.
      RALPH_L
      Community Expert
      RALPH_LCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      July 11, 2023

      Viewed at 150%, the photo does not look sharp. Also I believe the sign should be removed.

      Remember, there are millions of flower photos in the database. New photos must be exceptional and stand out.

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