7 out of 15 accepted

[Guest]

I'm actually happy with the ratio but wondered if somebody could have a look at the rejects and point me in the right direction with either what i did wrong or if reversing edits may do the trick. Having had no access to a real camera for 8 years, im fairly happy 7 got accepted. I have a feeling its to do with editing but would like critique

[Abambo · Accepted solution]

4421: Enhanced is maybe a little too much said. You have colour noise, your subject is not in focus, underexposed and full of artefacts:

497: is a Black and white picture. It's not sharp, misses contrast and detail. Other errors: The number needs to go and for the driver you will need a model release.

369: the all dominating sun does no good here.

378: Out of focus, noisy, full of artefacts.

Please give us in the future always the refusal reason. It is important to tell us, on what point the moderator did refuse your picture.

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[Guest]

Thank you, all rejects stated quality issues. I had not considered that the driver may have needed a release form, but makes sense. Is it generally preferable not to upload in black and white? 

I was using a compact camera and no excuse but really struggle focusing with a screen, just uploaded a set from a secondhand EOS350 which I'm hoping helps improve focusing noise etc

[Abambo]

Is it generally preferable not to upload in black and white? 

By @Deleted User

No, you should stay with colour. The reason for this that the potential buyer can probably convert the picture to a BW image, but he or she cannot get the colours back.

Moderators look at the first issue they see and refuse. "Technical issues" is likely the most often used refusal reason.

Noise is in relation with the ISO, high ISO, high noise. An EOS350 has probably noticeable noise at around ISO800 and above. All depends on the editing and your noise reduction tool you use. Focussing also depends on the lens you use. And higher ISO images tend to be less sharp.

[Guest]

Agree, I always avoid going over 400 at most

[Abambo]

That's good.

As a side note: for a beginner, getting 7 out of 15 pictures accepted is a good ratio. Submit only small batches and analyse refusals. That will help you a lot. If you can't figure out the problem, you can post here. We will help you to look at the pictures, like moderators probably do.

[Guest]

I am actually proud of that - I suspected worse rating really and thank you want to take all the advise I can get

[Abambo]

Adobe considers a less than 50% ration as good enough (for seasoned contributors). So, it's OK.

[jacquelingphoto2017]

Hi @Deleted User ,

After using my phone for a short period I progressed to a compact camera. With it I got some decent shots using auto focus and not moving immediately after taking the shot.

Best wishes

Jacquelin

[Nancy OShea]

Try to keep sunlight above you or slightly behind your shoulder.  Pointing your camera's sensitive light sensor directly at the sun is bad for your camera (and your eyes).  It rarely works out as expected because the sky is so much brighter than the ground.  To counteract for this, experts use filters and multiple exposure settings.

https://www.theschoolofphotography.com/tutorials/sunset-photography

Hope that helps.

[Guest]

Thank you, only got my SLR yesterday the others were taken on a compact I'm starting to believe isnt up to the job. Will look out for soft grad filters

[Nancy OShea]

Thank you, only got my SLR yesterday the others were taken on a compact I'm starting to believe isnt up to the job. Will look out for soft grad filters

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When I got my first SLR many years ago, I took an introductory camera & photography course offered by the  store where I purchased it.  That information was essential to getting the best results from my investment.   I highly recommend taking a course. These days, you can take courses online at your own pace. 

https://www.udemy.com/course/photography-masterclass-complete-guide-to-photography/

Joining a local photography club and going on field trips together is another great way to hone your photography skills. 

[Guest]

Thank you, have been looking at photography clubs but none fit around my day job schedule. Will look into the course

[RALPH_L]

The first photo is nt in focus, the shadows are underexposed and the highlights are overexposed. It is poorly cropped with a headless duck on the left side.

[Guest]

ok, the poor cropping definately makes sense. any comment to the other 3?

[jacquelingphoto2017]

Hi @Deleted User ,

The first file has a white balance issue. There's also color fringing and also it's over exposed and noisy.

Black and white is not recommended. The photo is has intellectual property and require model release. 

The third has blown out highlights, overexposure and out of focus.

The fourth photo has color fringing, excessive noise and white balance issue.

Best wishes

Jacquelin