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Matt, my problem is not with the jury selection process. My problem is that the upload software is rejecting the files before they even get uploaded for review. I have read everything your website provides about why this might happen, and it is definitely not helpful. As I mentioned, the files are all within your megapixel and megabyte ranges, so it is not a resolution or size problem. That leaves content. I realize the upload software is somewhat "content aware", so it is obviously making some judgements. I just have no clue what they are. I tried uploading a photo of the Budapest Parliament building (it's not on the NO list you've published) and it was rejected. Again, this is not rejected in review, it's being rejected by the upload software. I also uploaded 2 versions of a Budapest river scene. The first was accepted for upload (it was HDR) then rejected in review because of focus. It was taken handheld, and the multiple exposures don't always align 100%, so the HDR can be out of focus. The second was the same scene, in a "normal" single exposure, and it was sharp. The upload software rejected it. I have also tried a couple photos of the Lennon Wall in Prague. I did see that you require releases from the artists in "wall art" situations, but that wall has thousands- no way to get releases. I know I have seen photos of that wall in ads for travel to Prague. Anyway, I don't think the upload process is easy to understand as to what is actually acceptable. Actually, I just tried to insert one of the images in this, and it said that image type is forbidden. The other one did insert. Let me know why you think this is rejected before it's uploaded.
ha! Duh.... yes I am confusing the two. 
I did wonder why it let me upload it when I thought it was under the limit!
Anyway, you could try clearing your cache or using a different browser and see if that works. Other than that, this is for the Adobe people to address.
It's actually not going to be helpful for you to make general comments about files we can't actually see. I suggest you post the images you feel are being rejected unfairly on the critique forum with the reasons for their rejection. That way, we can see if there are any issues that you don't yet have the experience to see.
If you are intentionally adding HDR to your images before submitting them to stock sites, it's highly likely that, if you're not experienced, your images are not going to be what stock sites need. If you are experienced and know that HDR images are selling for you elsewhere, then you'll probably be more successful here if you actually write something like "with an HDR filter applied" in the description and add HDR in the keywords too.
When I first started in stock photography, I had about an 80% rejection rate and it was an essential but humbling experience to learn that the reviewers are almost always right.
Almost always 
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