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May 21, 2025 3:18 PM UTC
Question

Why were all three photos rejected but accepted by other stock agencies.

I submitted what I though were really good quality photo, but were rejected on the basis of quality. Have a look. Would love a critical feedback. These have been accepted by Getty!

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Abambo
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May 22, 2025 9:50 PM UTC
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These have been accepted by Getty!


By @Bhupinder_Singh2178

That's of no interest to Adobe stock. Every agency does its checking according to their own rules.

 

Short Eared Owl Dive:

It has exposure problems (underexposed), it is not sharp, and it has been processed in a strange way that does not make it a naturally looking picture.

 

Dalmatian Pelican Flying Dawn Kerkini:

This one is extremely underexposed:

And there is a lot of noise.

 

Dalmatian Pelican closeup Kerkini:

This one is extremely cropped, but I am not convinced that this is the main refusal reason. The refusal reason is the massive noise that is present in this picture.

(seen at 100%)

Adobe does not accept noisy pictures.

 

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Jill_C
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May 21, 2025 3:53 PM UTC

It's unfortunate that the beak was cropped in this one - shooting in vertical orientation would be better.

Dalmatian Pelican closeup Kerkini.jpg

 

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Jill C., Forum Volunteer
daniellei4510
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May 21, 2025 3:28 PM UTC

The second one is underexposed and the third one was poorly cropped. Adobe is pickier about those issues compared to other stock sites. At 100%, the feathers of the owl aren't sharp..

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May 22, 2025 10:01 AM UTC

Sure Thanks! What was wrong with these!! Really?

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Jill_C
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May 22, 2025 4:15 PM UTC

The first and third images seem underexposed. The second looks fine to me and I don't know why it was rejected.

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Jill C., Forum Volunteer