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alyosharomanov
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July 3, 2018
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Photo Rejected - Out of Focus

  • July 3, 2018
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Hello, I recently submitted a photo to Adobe Stock only to be rejected because it was "out of focus". I think while it may be a bit soft this is because it was a 30-second exposure of a living thing. Is there any way to dispute this decision? I have attached the image below.

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Correct answer joanH

WOW! I love this photo. How about you try something and just sharpen it a bit in Camera Raw and send it back in using a powerful title and cutting out all words that do not indicate this thriller of a photo. Snakes, everyone feels terror at this close range. I think this is a seller if you can get it on Adobe Stock.  Marketing words you select can make a difference. Best regards, let us know how this comes out. JH

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Ricky336
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Ricky336Community Expert
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July 3, 2018

Hello,

The photo is rather soft hence rejected for 'out of focus'. This could be due to the lens, or did you use a wide aperture?

I guess you used a tripod or some solid surface, because a 30 sec exposure is way too long for a handheld shot.

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    alyosharomanovAuthor
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    July 3, 2018

    If I recall correctly it was about f/22 800 iso on a 100mm macro. In retrospect I should have gone for/6.3 or the like but what can you do. This was in a very dark environment and the snake was essentially motionless. Also I just checked and it was 17 seconds. Is it really that out of focus?

    Ricky336
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    Ricky336Community Expert
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    July 3, 2018

    The reviewers seem to feel it is. Anyway, as you said yourself, it is a bit soft! So, perhaps 'soft', rather than out of focus - or just not sharp.

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