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February 25, 2022
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Rejected Images for Technical Issues and IP Refusal

  • February 25, 2022
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Hi! I just uploaded this 3 images and were rejected for Technical Issues. I don't know what it's wrong.

I also uploaded a lot of images of a Fender Telecaster. The logo isn't visible at all but they were rejected and yes, I know is a recognizable model but I searched the available stocks and there were a lot of Telecasters, even with the logo in it. So what the hell?

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Correct answer RALPH_L

It seems to me that focus is your main issue on theese three photos. The objects are too soft. They are also a little dark.

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Abambo
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August 23, 2023

This is an old case, but as it has been woken up by @ImaRetiredTeacher:

I do not know about the shape of the Fender Telecaster, but I assume that it is iconic and as such may be rightfully rejected. 

 

As for the images posted here, the EF at the tip of the pen would also pose an IP problem.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
PepeCastro
Inspiring
February 27, 2022

Tiene un enfoque blando y la turbiedad del ruido de iso, le da a la foto un ambiete evocativo y literario, yo las usaria si tengo que ilustrar un texto o un artculo , pero por lo que veo en AS aqui hay que poner el foco duro a rabiar, no hay que interprtar las imagenes, poca poesia  con ellos 😛

ImaRetiredTeacher
Known Participant
August 23, 2023

yes! I'm more of a conceptual artist so I'm having a tough time relearning composition and focus to meet the requirements, haha

George_F
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February 25, 2022

The guitar photos I spotted with logos on them were marked for editorial use only.  A contributor with 100 or more downloads has the opportunity to contribute editorial use content if I'm not mistaken.  I think they also use partner stock agency for editorial content, I can't remember which one though.

 

It's also theoretically possible for contributors to have releases from companies to use their brand for commercial purposes.

 

I agree with the others on the technical issues.  A bit underexposed, and the main subject isn't in focus.

 

Better luck with submissions 🙂

 

 

George F, Photographer & Forum Volunteer
Participant
February 25, 2022

Mmm yeah, I kind of assumed it was something like that. Thanks for the good vibes!

Legend
February 25, 2022

You can't judge whether something will be accepted by looking at the library. Adobe keep tightening the rules (presumably, as they get sued). 

George_F
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February 25, 2022

Have you heard of any particular instances of this happening with either Adobe or another stock agency?  I've searched a few times without much success.  I assume most of the time it's settled out of court and the details are not public.

 

I also know that there are automatic penalties for Intellectual Property violations that lawyers basically just have to send a collection notice for, at least in the US.

 

I have heard that though, that many of the restrictions are the results of lawsuits.

 

 

George F, Photographer & Forum Volunteer
George_F
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February 26, 2022
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I also know that there are automatic penalties for Intellectual Property violations that lawyers basically just have to send a collection notice for, at least in the US.


By @George_F

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I resemble that.  🙂   Out of the blue, we received an invoice for $125 penalty fee on behalf of a company located in France who claimed image ownership.  It smelled a bit fishy to me.  I understood the image was royalty-free or I wouldn't have used it.  But rather than fight with them, we paid the fee and took down the image. 

 


Oh my goodness!  I'm so sorry that happened. 

 

On one side with me being a photographer I'm glad there is protection in place with punitive damages stiff enough to deter image theft.

 

But on the other side as a consumer, I hear it's a real shake down racket at times and feel bad for anyone who genuinely just didn't know.

 

It's even worse for those like you who weren't in the wrong, but still payed the fee to avoid potential fines of thousands of dollars + court.

 

I hope that was the first and last time you have a run-in like that!

 

George F, Photographer & Forum Volunteer
RALPH_L
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RALPH_LCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
February 25, 2022

It seems to me that focus is your main issue on theese three photos. The objects are too soft. They are also a little dark.

Participant
February 25, 2022

Oooh yeah, you're right. Thank you so much for your help!