Panoramic photo rejected due to quality issue

[Phillip H-M]

Hiya, hoping somone can help.

I uploaded these three variations from a panoramic image, I broke it into 3 as the original's width exceeded the permitted dimensions.
Two so far have been rejected and the other is still in review.  In my own opinion the quality exceeds other images that I've had accepted so was hoping someone could give some thoughts on what I may be missing here?
One thing that concerns me is that the previews in the review page for these three images are pixilated whereas all the others are fine, so wondering if the reviewers are even seeing the images properly.

Thanks in advance.

Phillip

[Phillip H-M]

Just to add some more detail, the originals are 26158 x 3812 (99.7mp) and about 32mb in size.

[Abambo]

Moderators will have access to the original files, and they will check them at 100%. My critique to these would be missing sharpness. 

[Phillip H-M]

Just noticed you can download the full size image when you open it here.  You ok to have a look and see what you think?

[Abambo]

I downloaded the full sized pictures and checked them at 100% in Photoshop. Sharpnes is missing. 

[Nancy OShea]

Lack of sharpness at 100% magnification.  

I always check my images at 100-300% to be sure I'm getting the detail that's required. 

Also check your Histogram panel. 

[Phillip H-M]

Ok, thanks guys.  Bit surprised as they usually accept images from me that look like this, but I'll sharpen it up and try again 👍

[RALPH_L]

Exposure is your problem. The overall photos are underexposed and the highlights in the sky are overexposed. Both can be corrected in Lightroom.

[Jill_C]

Soft focus and oversaturated. I should be able to read that road sign in the right, but it's too blurry.

[Phillip H-M]

Hi Jill

I'm assuming you didn't download the file to check?  The sign is unreadable on the preview but if you download it it's very clear!
However, some others who viewed it at 100% seem to think it needs more sharpening anyway.

[Jill_C]

Sorry, I was traveling and didn't have the wifi bandwidth to download the file. Now that I look at it downloaded on a large screen, I can clearly see what's on the sign. I do agree with @RALPH_L about the overexposed areas in the sky. That should be easy to fix.

[Phillip H-M]

Yup, me too.  I've not been uploading stock for a few years and been missing a few obvious details 😄

I've got a better balance between the land and sky now so will resubmit and see how it goes.