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February 2, 2024
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Hello All,

I hope 2024 has been good to you so far!

I am stumped as to why the attached image was refused. They gave me a general Quality refusal so I rechecked for EVERYTHING like 4 or 5 times. I was so exited when I saw what I had captured, but now I'm bummed. I've never seen a wave photograph this way. Please tell me if you see anything.

Thanks in advance!

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Correct answer Jill_C

It's not sharply focused. Zoom in to about 100% and look at the people standing on the pier. At that size, they should be almost recognizable, but they're actually blurry. Perhaps you used a shutter speed that was slow in order to blur the wave action, but it blurred more than that!

jacquelingphoto2017

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Hi @ImaRetiredTeacher

The photo is out of focus. If you want to capture the wave you need both depth of field and fast shutter speed. You also need to make sure you achieve focus before taking the shot.

Best wishes

Jacquelin

Hello All,

I hope 2024 has been good to you so far!

I am stumped as to why the attached image was refused. They gave me a general Quality refusal so I rechecked for EVERYTHING like 4 or 5 times. I was so exited when I saw what I had captured, but now I'm bummed. I've never seen a wave photograph this way. Please tell me if you see anything.

Thanks in advance!

By @ImaRetiredTeacher

Ricky336

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The shutter speed is already at 1/1000 sec - so it is fast.

Nancy OShea

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Uneven lighting needs a layer mask to adjust levels/curves on the sky and pier building without over boosting the waves.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

RALPH_L

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The photo is too soft which makes it appear out of focus. If you look at the histogram, you will see that there are no blacks. There are no pixels on the left side. That means there is not enough contrast. Additionaly, the exposure should have been a little faster catching some of the water drops. The blurred spray makes the wave appear out of focus. If the storm is your main subject, then a landscape view would have nbeen better. The pier being 1/3 of the photo and the rough waves being 2/3.

Ricky336

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Hello @ImaRetiredTeacher ,

Well, I have a different opinion.

In my point of view, although the image is a bit soft, I personally don't think that the image is blurry or out of focus. The focus is good!!

I also don't think the people need to be removed, as they are part of the composition.

Anyway, my suggestion would be to give the photo more warmth. When using film cameras, when shooting in such conditions, one could use a warm-up filter to give more warmth. These days, software does the trick.

It may have been rejected because of this!

You have a very nice shot and you have got a really good shot of the spray!👍

Abambo

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@ImaRetiredTeacher,

I would take @Ricky336's advice and try to correct the colour temperature a bit and resubmit. With a little chance, you will get a less stringent moderator who will accept your picture.

(This does not mean that I don't stay with my comments! For me, the picture is too soft and will be refused again.

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ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

Jill_C

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It's not sharply focused. Zoom in to about 100% and look at the people standing on the pier. At that size, they should be almost recognizable, but they're actually blurry. Perhaps you used a shutter speed that was slow in order to blur the wave action, but it blurred more than that!

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

ImaRetiredTeacherAuthor

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Isn't the focus on the wave? It wa shot at 1/1000 on a tripod. I also think it's the spray that makes it look blurry. I applied quite a lot of Dehaze due to the mist.

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ImaRetiredTeacherAuthor

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If you love the image, that's great. But it won't get it accepted on Adobe Stock. If you believe it was in focus, that's great. But it won't convince the moderators. Mist and fog and water spray will give an image soft focus, but not make it out of focus. Your original image is out of focus. View it at 200%. The individuals pictured are...for lack of a better word...blobs, without any definition. A variety of issues could have cause this. A shakey camera despite being on a tripod. A $200 lens instead of a $2000 lens. Hard to say.

A few years ago, a website I maintained had an online meeting with a world-wide famous photographer. Participants were allowed to ask questions. One individual wanted to know what f-stop and shutter speed he used for a particular photograph. He was insensed. "Why does that matter? What does f-stop and shutter speed have to do with creating a photograph? Equipment and f-stops and shutter speeds mean nothing. Absolutely nothing. I don't keep track of such factors because they simply aren't important."

A photograph works, or it doesn't. And this image doesn't.

A stormy day photo with wind blowing the mist might appeal to someone, but I'm not in charge. In my opinion, it is a nice photo of nature at work. I studied photography for many years so I'm well educated on the intricacies of exposure, etc. As a matter of fact, I learned with film so I know very well how it all works. No automatic anything back then.I'm smart enough to use a cable release so no shaky camera syndrome. However, I don't have the money for a $2000 lens. I find your comments harsh and insulting.

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