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Rejected file, topic?

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November 5, 2021
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Curious why this image was not accepted, property release was provided. Any comments to this are appreciated for constructive feedback. I usually send files at 72 ppi, this image is focus is good for the subject. The image is 55.556" x 31.278. I will attach a small low rez file for subject review.

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Alecia JensenAuthor

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I want to thank everyone for your participation. I have now uploaded several different adaptations of the file and had different responses for either technical or intellectual rights. Like JG, I had to determine the specific issues by changing key words, titles and property release forms.

I also want to say as a new poster in the forum, asking for constructive feedback on the image, what I found moreso was personal questioning. As an Art Director and Designer, we are your customers, now along with direct business buyers. I happen to have an interest in photography and segwayed into the sector over 10 years ago as well as social and media management. I also have over 30 years experience as an AD / Designer.

In the 80s we mostly hired Photographers and Illustrators. With budget concerns in the 90s buying stock was only available from the major outlets before Abobe got into the market AND I am glad they did! If you want to know more of my experience you can see my portfolio at aleciajensen.com

Cheers!

Alecia JensenAuthor

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also an adaptation of a graphic approach of the original image is currently seen in the retouching section - slide 7 at my photography site neovibe.us/editorial

Ricky336

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Hello,

A different take. 1st what reason were you given the 2nd time - technical issues?

In my view, I think you could add more contrast - just a bit, alter the white balance - just a bit - make the white background more white! Another thing, there does appear to be a slight shadow from the 'wings' on the paper. This could be an issue. And what about the text - thank you. Perhaps that is also an issue. Perhaps it is better to leave it out, and the buyer can add their own text. Food for thought!

Alecia JensenAuthor

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Thanks Ricky, I did apply a few modifications to the original and one completly altered with merging another image. I think for now the issue will be with proper key words and may still be a trade dress issue.

jacquelingphoto2017

Community Expert

Hi @Alecia Jensen ,

This looks like a logo and seem not to be the original that you upload to stock. We have to see what you submitted to stock so that we can be of productive assistance to you.

Best wishes

JG

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Alecia JensenAuthor

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Hi JG, I am asking for constructive feedback. The segment will have to do. I won't upload the original in it's entirety ( even with a placed watermark ) because the forum is open to download and therefore distribute without license.

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

We can't possibly provide constructive feedback without seeing the full size image, sorry.

Adobe Stock customers expect the highest visual and technical quality for use in commercial projects.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

RALPH_L

Community Expert

The photo is not sharp and there is a halo.,

Alecia JensenAuthor

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Hi Ralph, thanks for the zoom. Again, at regular scale the focus shouldn't be an issue. There is a gradation without banding. I don't see the halo, could you expound upon what you see? A variance of color?

@MNiessenPhoto

Legend

Alecia,

As I've mentioned earlier, it does look out of focus at 100% (at least the center). We never know for what purpose clients buy our images, but it should be assumed that "regular scale" is 100%, and that it should look sharp then, not only when used, say, on a website at a smaller size. Adobe's curators make decisions based on that because customers expect images that look good when they get the full-res file, not only the small version they see before they make the purchase.

That in itself would be reason enough to reject it, I think, but there are also the issues of the blown out highlights and, as Ralph mentioned, the halo, which I hadn't specifically noticed at first but which is clearly there (even at 100%, no need to zoom more to see it).

Maybe you should retake that photo if you can, trying to avoid those issues, and then resubmit.

Michael

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@MNiessenPhoto

Legend

What reason was given for the rejection? Technical issue, copyright,... ?

It seems to have color noise/artefacts, so that might be the cause, if rejected for technical issues. But hard to say, as this is just a low res and not the one (maybe without that noise) that you submitted.

Michael

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Michael Niessen - Photographer, photo-editor, educator

Photo-editing (Ps/Lr/LrC) and photography workshops & one-on-one training (off- and online)

Alecia JensenAuthor

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thanks Michael, there is no specific reason in the second submission. At first the file was returned due to no release, I then resubmitted with the release. This is of course my photography and also my property which I released for use in stock. I will try to attach a segment of the original high rez file.

@MNiessenPhoto

Legend

Hi Alecia,

Seeing this segment at 100%, it seems that the center is a little blurry, and additionally the highlight looks blown out.

Not sure this is the reason, though... just my opinion 😉

Michael

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Michael Niessen - Photographer, photo-editor, educator

Photo-editing (Ps/Lr/LrC) and photography workshops & one-on-one training (off- and online)

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