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July 1, 2021
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Does anyone have any ideas as to why this image was rejected? thanks

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Correct answer Ricky336

Hello,

It is underexposed. The camera metered for the sunlight, but in doing so has underexposed everywhere else. Composition-wise, the tree at the bottom right isn't good. It unbalances the photo. Too much weight (visually) on that side.

I wouldn't try to correct this photo, but to try again and think more about composition and exposure.

Have a read of this from Adobe about how to create better photos:
https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/how-to/tips-stock-image-acceptance.html?set=stock--fundamentals--adobe-stock-contributor

Ricky336

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Hello,

It is underexposed. The camera metered for the sunlight, but in doing so has underexposed everywhere else. Composition-wise, the tree at the bottom right isn't good. It unbalances the photo. Too much weight (visually) on that side.

I wouldn't try to correct this photo, but to try again and think more about composition and exposure.

Have a read of this from Adobe about how to create better photos:
https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/how-to/tips-stock-image-acceptance.html?set=stock--fundamentals--adobe-stock-contributor

jerrym75319989Author

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Thanks everyone for your usefull input I appreciate it 🙂

jacquelingphoto2017

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Hi @jerrym75319989 ,

Your file is under exposed, thus the black in the tree area. Under exposed shots produce grain/noise, and that is the case with this file. It is not just luminance that is there, but also color noise. If you zoom to 200% you will notice that the clouds are not all grey, but has multicolor spots. This is particularly noticeable in the darker area. See zoomed clip below:

Use the noise reduction slides in either Photoshop or Lightroom, if its either of those you use, to correct the noise/grain and to even out the color. If you use other software, that's o'kay. Likely they'll also have noise reduction tools. That should take care of the spots. I do not think the black area will be able to correct. I suggest in the future you make sure that exposure is correct before taking the shot.

Best wishes

JG

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Jill_C

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I agree with Jain about the very noticeable sensor spots (or perhaps lens dirt); in addition there are blown out highlights, and deep shadows with no detail whatsoever. Due to the darkness of the images, it's difficult to zoom in and see if it is properly focused.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

J E L

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@jerrym75319989 Immediately I can see a lot of sensor spots. When is the last time you did a full sensor cleaning?

jerrym75319989Author

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I did not know you could clean the sensor ,unless your talking about the resetting on the camera function I have done that

jerrym75319989Author

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Sure you can, and I mean beyond the camera's "auto clean" mode, and it's often done for you by a professional camera tech unless you are good with mastering such detailed things like applying solutions on swabs. There are plenty of online guides that can take you through the steps along with simple ways to do some testing to see if you have sensor dust in the first place. Some cameras have a menu option to manually clean your camera or look in the user guide. Also, it could be your lens that isn't clean. Of course, you can try to remove spots in post, too. I hope that helps!

My camera in an e-m5 olympus and it does have a sensor clean in the settings I have done that , and I always wipe my lens before shooting but I think maybe I might try to internally clean it

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