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Newcommer needing help on how to "fix" image for Adobe Contributor

New Here ,
Mar 16, 2024 Mar 16, 2024

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Hi all!

 

So, I attempted to send a submission and after several weeks waiting for an answer... I got rejected.

 

I really want to improve my photography skill (even though I do that mostly as a hobby) but I am afraid that this is more about photo editing in particular, something that I do only in a very basic level. Even though I got an interesting shot, I feel that maybe the lack of complex editing made my approval not possible. What exactly I should edit in order to make my photo acceptable here in this case?

 

I see many potential commercial uses for this asset below. Or maybe it is terrible and I have no clue on how to use a camera? I appreciate any constructive feedback. Thanks!

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Mar 16, 2024 Mar 16, 2024

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Hi Giovani - it is out of focus - not sharp. 

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Mar 16, 2024 Mar 16, 2024

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Hello,

 

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The photo is overexposed, take note of the histogram and learn how to read and use it.

 

It shows how your pixels are displayed from dark to light.
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/how-to-read-a-histogram.html

 

Take a look at Lightroom tips - if you use Lightroom:

https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-cc/tutorials.html
https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/how-to/quick-tips-lightroom-classic.html

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Mar 16, 2024 Mar 16, 2024

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The composition is good, but you will indeed need to learn some basic editing skills. Start with Lightroom which is easier to learn than Photoshop. 

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

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Mar 16, 2024 Mar 16, 2024

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What was the rejection reason? Quality issues?

  • It's overexposed. Blacks are missing. Abambo_0-1710602450592.png

    If you are using Lightroom: use the auto exposure and adapt then individual parameters to get a nice contrast and exposure.

    Abambo_1-1710602684534.png

     

 

By selectively editing the sky, you can get that in a more dramatic setting.

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The image is indeed not very sharp. That is probably due to the ISO 1600 and due to the lens, you used. An Exposure of 1/100s would have been enough for a daylight picture like this, and it would have allowed to get the ISO down and the F up for more DOF.

 

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

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I have no clue on how to use a camera?

By @Giovani36120210hw9u

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Editing can do only so much.  Great images begin with proper photographic technique.  Composition, lighting, focal distance, depth-of-field and the right camera settings for the situation. 

https://photographylife.com/what-is-depth-of-field

 

If you haven't already, enroll is some photography courses and join a photography club. Learning photography is like learning to play a musical instrument. It takes hours of study and practice, practice, practice.

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User, Community Expert & Moderator

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Mar 17, 2024 Mar 17, 2024

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Thanks everyone for the replies!! It was very informative and enlightening!

 

Hopefully in the future I shall be able to contribute with a more polished work. I believe that it is positive seeing that at least I got material viable to work with. Time to study about photo editing I guess - I am glad that people had the patience to explain me these relevant details.

 

Thanks a lot, everyone!

Giovani

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You're welcome.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

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