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This is probably because the area in focus is too small.
Adobe Stock prefers photos with a larger area in focus.
Also, if there are already many similar images posted to AdobeStock, it may be a good idea to limit the number of images you post.
The DOF may be an issue here. That is not something that can be addressed in postproduction.
Some of the pictures, like your first, also have exposure issues:
They could be easily addressed with an histogram like this one.
There are also disturbing highlights, and you could edit out a single leaf peeking into the image and disturbing the composition.
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Thanks for comments.. maybe better with f/11 instead of f/2.8 🤣
Nice day:sun::sun::sun:
By @M1 Mac-leonhansenfoto
Sure. Macro photos have anyhow a narrow DOF. Any bit helps. But it's also a question of what logically needs to be in focus.
The DOF may be an issue here. That is not something that can be addressed in postproduction.
Some of the pictures, like your first, also have exposure issues:
They could be easily addressed with an histogram like this one.
There are also disturbing highlights, and you could edit out a single leaf peeking into the image and disturbing the composition.
Thanks for the answer.. I didn't realize they pay so much attention to the histogram. thanks for the info:-)
By @M1 Mac-leonhansenfoto
The histogram is a wonderful tool to see if the image is equilibrated. You need to know that the stock buyer needs a neutrally developped picture that they can squeeze to there needs. If they start with a crippled image, they may not be able to get what they want.
I now realise by using the histogram, that my photos change dramatically, now they are boring, but that's was the problely want:-)
thanks for the clues
By @M1 Mac-leonhansenfoto
Not exactly. But the assets need to be correctly exposed first and then have an interesting look. You can achieve that with almost all assets. 😉
Why are these pictures not accepted, they are super quality and clean.
By @M1 Mac-leonhansenfoto
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My vision is 20/37, but I can clearly see that the majority of this image is out of focus. Blurry photos can't be fixed in post.
If you can't detect the focus issues, maybe your eyes need stronger prescription lenses.
I've found that Adobe hates the "portrait" style photos like this. They want everything to be in focus instead of accepting the art of these styles of images.
By @monline
Adobe Stock is not an art gallery, though; it is about commercial use—marketing—not for hanging pictures on one's wall, although you can, of course. 😁
I've found that Adobe hates the "portrait" style photos like this. They want everything to be in focus instead of accepting the art of these styles of images.
By @monline
A lot of artistic pictures from very famous photographers wouldn't make it into the stock database. As a buyer, I would like to be able to manipulate the picture according to my needs. I can't do that with artistically modified assets.
And btw: using emotional description like "Adobe hates" is very incorrect. Stock images is a business. What sells is good. All refusals are based on rules, not emotions. Sometimes the refusals are wrong, but it's not an emotional issue, but an erronous application of the rules, or simply an error in checking the wrong boxes. It happens, but it is rare.
Leon - a tip - if you upload a photo with shallow depth of field, you have to write in the caption. Try that and submit again.
By @oleschwander
If the moderator does their job correctly, there will be a refusal again.
Not sure ... try. :o)
By @oleschwander
You did not read my answer correctly. All words have a meaning.
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