hi I would like a critique on this image that was rejected for quality issues

thank you, i did not know that B&W conversions are not accepted, it doesn't say that in the quality guidlines anywhere.

By @Roy R

It does say that in the guidelines. But a refusal is no problem. We all learned by refusals. The “Dining” flag would earn you an IP refusal, as would the logos on the cars. And I'm sorry, but the young man with the phone is recognizable. I suppose that Adobe would like to be on the secure side, so they would ask for a model release.

I also have the impression, that the colour picture is underexposed and soft on focus.

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