Quick critique if you don’t mind? Thx!

[LynnSnoww]

[Jill_C · Accepted solution]

Zoom in on the dog's face and you see that it's not in sharp focus and there is a lack of detail in the fur. The background blur effect from the in-camera processing (iPhone perhaps?) has also blurred parts if the subject as well.

[Abambo]

(iPhone perhaps?)

By @Jill_C

Bingo! iPhone8!

[Jill_C]

The iPhone8 doesn't have the "Portrait" mode which looks kind of nice on a tiny screen but falls apart quickly when you display it on a larger screen. But this definitely has the look of an iPhone image. Most iPhone users don't seem to know that they can turn the phone sideways and take advantage of Landscape mode!

[Abambo]

The fake portrait mode is not a great addition. But yes, they look great on the small screen, and that's what matters in most cases.

As for portrait orientation, this is a defect of all phones. The worst are those portrait videos.

[Abambo · Accepted solution]

Unsharp area, no detail, where detail is important:

But the grass is great and sharp:

In addition, as the dog is the important subject here, you should have included more of the dog and less of the grass. If the dog was in-focus, a crop like this would have been appropriate:

[LynnSnoww]

OMG. Thank you so much. I see such a difference with your edits. 

[Abambo]

You're welcome. For composition, you should think in thirds, especially for such a picture. It is important that the eye is guided to the correct place. You can ignore that rule because, like all rules, if you follow it by the letter, it produces boring assets. But if you train yourself to use it, you will create pleasant pictures, and when you break the rule, you will break it on purpose.

[Henrik Heigl]

Hi,

besides the things that are already said...

Before you submit, please review the submission guidelines carefully and compare your work with other Stock inventory.

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/reasons-for-content-rejection.html
https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/quality-and-technical-issues.html
https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html/stock/contributor/help/photography-illustr...
https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/how-to/tips-stock-image-acceptance.html

Hope that helps also.

[Nancy OShea]

I love iPhone's 12-megapixel camera for quick snapshots to share with friends, family & social media.  For what it is, it's great.  But for Stock imagery, it's a limitation.  There's only so much you can do with phone cameras. 

Adobe Stock looks for highest picture quality,  regardless of equipment.  You're competing with 24  - 40 MP cameras. 

If you decide you're serious about photography, start saving for an entry-level DSLR (new or used) and a couple of good lenses.  

https://photographylife.com/best-entry-level-dslrs

[LynnSnoww]

Thank you Nancy. You have been helpful and insightful. I love my DSLR Nikon. But yes, my iPhone 13pro has been a blast!  Lol. 

[Abambo]

I love my DSLR Nikon.

By @LynnSnoww

That's a good start. I really like my phone to take quick pictures, but when it gets serious, there is nothing more interesting than my heavy DSLR with my heavy lenses.

[jacquelingphoto2017]

Hi @LynnSnoww 

The subject is not completely in focus; too much of a shallow depth of field. It is also noisy.

Best wishes

Jacquelin

[LynnSnoww]

Now I see. Thank you. The visuals are so helpful. And the links. 

[jacquelingphoto2017]

Hi @LynnSnoww ,

You are welcome.

Best wishes

Jacquelin