Fixes are in the process. More information and changes coming out the end of the week. Send us your suggestions. Hang with us - we will recover. JH ... View more

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Hello Max. One question from the illustrator's point of view. Did you place the photo through any artistic filters? It looks like it has had processing. If you are going to make this a "Painting" then make it 100% a painting - not a photo entry. Then use curves or color exposure adjustments to bring out the proper highlighted areas. So, resubmit it as an illustration once it is finished as such. If you do this, do show the results to us. For now, the cloud is a bother with the dark streek through it and the dark areas are too harsh. Best regards, JH ... View more

Abambo, Thank you for this excellent and understandable answer. Perfect! JH ... View more

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Hello shamerox, Very nice photo, and interesting lighting. However, I think you have prospective problems amd some of your light and shadows are not realistic or true to your light sources.  I think this work might be something you have created from several parts. The gatepost on the right is much smaller than the left, the depth of texture is not well defined and has blur problems. The path and the pottery along the sides also could use a bit of adjustment and shading/lighting help. Do the adjustments and resubmit. Best regards, JH ... View more

HelloingmarGe, Here are a few ideas about the rejections; I see you have a trade/copyright symbol on the lower right of the photos. Surely you removed them before submitting these. Light shows have been considered art and can require a release to sell photos of these events. Sometimes an artist will want reassurance that you will not change their work - like playing with the lights, changing colors in these photos. What is different about these two photos? Carefully inspect them at 100% or greater. Is there something on the dark object in the center that could cause a problem? Then, take what you find and review all of the copyright regulations again. You can find them here. Best regards, JH For information, see Model release and protection guidelines for Adobe Stock ... View more

Hello henryj39264634, If the rejection reason is out of focus - then I will ask you to do something you will need to do with all of your stock contributions. Look at this photo at 200% enlargement. See if you can find out of focus areas - particularly in the center of interest or object of greater importance. If you can see the blur areas especially on the edges of firm lines, you have things out of focus. I found some burred areas in the foreground of the curb, grass, and curve of the sidewalk. There are probably a few more. You can crop the foreground if there are not any others - and resubmit. This is an interesting and good photograph. Just follow the guidelines posted for contributions to Adobe Stock. Best regards, JH You should read about Adobe Stock here: https://www.adobe.com/go/stock-contributor-help ... View more

Hello Ezad, The photo is so dim and damaged that the repair will end up looking more like a painting of the ladies. This is after about 8 hours of careful work with the smudge tool, air brushwork and redrawing all of the defining lines of the features and outside of the face. I did a quick repaint of this and put it into the filter of posterize and did not try others that might have worked better. Perhaps you can get an idea of coloring. So sad it is close to a total loss. Do not give up - at least make a crosshatch (filter) sketch of it and color it. Best wishes, JH ... View more

Yes, rIcky, I would not have known about it but I got this rejection "Image Quality" on two of my stock uploads and looked it up. I wonder - if the reviewers are going to introduce new rejection headings - why we are not sent notices since we have to translate the information to forum users. The things I changed to get my two projects accepted were minor fixes. Regards, JH ... View more

Poland folk dances - The Polish national dances are the Krakowiak, Kujawiak, Mazurek, Oberek, and Polonaise. These dances are classified as National because almost every region in Poland has displayed a variety of these dances.                                                                  The Polonaise Joy in the streets! JH ... View more

Any profession can have such a group. I branded them DITTOS. I have lots of dittos for pals. "0" JH ... View more

This is the quote posted by Adobe guidelines. JH Quality Overview: "In general, images and video should be in focus and well-lit with no signs of artifacts. Vectors should be organized and filled shape paths should be closed. Some content may look great in an art gallery but isn’t ideal for stock. Before you upload content, ask yourself how it can be used commercially. If you were a customer, would you buy the image? If the answer is yes, think about what you would use it for." ... View more

Hello timrolands, While this is a very nice photo, it does not have quite the exceptional look the reviewer is looking for. Landscapes in Adobe Stock run into the millions and many are often breathtaking. So, what can you do to make this more than a good quality picture? Always take your photographs to 200% magnification to look for problems. Notice the sky and how washed out it is. The treetops fade into the white area. Noise is present there also. The exposure needs adjusting try Camera Raw so the overall balance is better, more pleasing. If you want more color Curves can help. White balance for the water will help eliminate any extreme white areas. The detail in the dark shadows will give your foreground greater interest. If you are new to Adobe Stock, study the guidelines presented for stock contributors. Regards, JH Quality standards For your images to have commercial value, we expect them to be: Appropriately lit and exposed Without visible noise or dust Well-composed Processed inconspicuously For more information on what makes a quality image, see The review process and Create better photos for Adobe Stock with 7 tips for success. ... View more

Good afternoon jinnahs60825538, These two pictures you have posted are quite nice and I like them. I do see that the quality, look of the pictures could be improved a bit.  The trees might need to go through Camera Raw to see if exposure is as good as it could be. Reviewers want an unusual perfect photograph that stands out next to the thousands. I do like the delicate look of the photograph but clarity and brightness could improve it. If it looks very much like the one you had accepted, it might have been too similar. The water lily is also in need of a bit of shading, it is a little flat. Perhaps try using curves to bring out some interesting lighting. I had something returned for quality issues and all I had to do was change the words in the title and take out a butterfly. It was accepted. I am sure you will have a few more comments from another forum ACP. It helps to know what others think. I see things from an illustrators point of view. Photographers will add their words of wisdom here also. Best regards, JH ... View more

Trevor, this reply is a kindness not often seen in help threads. You go beyond the norm to give the extra that is like gold. Thank you for all of your great input in every day of the forums. I am pleased to be associated with you. Just a pat on the back. But sincere. JH ... View more

Hello DJILALI, Your photograph is quite good and interesting. However, the two men riding the two horses can identify themselves and their tribe and the horses. They probably can identify the bystanders too. So, Adobe does not want these two men and their attorneys or worse coming by the main office to protest the use of their property and self-images. If you can not return and get releases from these men to publish and print their images, you can not sell them. Please study the regulations governing this copyright law. Here is a bit of information. Best regards. JH Here is a partial quote from Adobe guidelines regarding model releases. Best regards, JH When to include a model release: Whether you do a photo shoot with professional or non-professional models or you take snapshots of friends and family members, you must obtain their permission before you publish the photos for commercial purposes. Ask yourself: Would the person recognize him/herself in my photo? If your answer is “Yes,” then you need to include a model release with your submission. Recognition can be based on external factors (for example, other recognizable people, unique clothing, equipment, or location) or personal factors (for example, tattoos or birthmarks). That’s why it’s always safer to get a model release, even for a close-up shot of a body part. If the model is nude or depicted in a sexual way but otherwise not recognizable, a model release is still required. The model release must include a copy of the model's photo ID to verify that the model is an adult. The same rules apply for videos you upload that include actors, friends, family, or even random people. And if your video includes voices, you need a model release from the speaker. You also need model releases for any illustrations or vector artwork based on real people or body parts. For example, you need a model release for a photograph that includes a face printed on a t-shirt or a photo portrait on a wall. Finally, don’t forget to include a model release for self-portraits. In this case, you must sign the model release as both the photographer and the model. You can download a model release template from the Adobe Stock Contributor portal, find it here, or route the model release for an electronic signature using Adobe Sign directly from the Contributor portal. The process is straightforward, and there’s no need to download any software to make it work. For information, see Upload a model or property release. Download our detailed checklist to confirm that you include all the required information ... View more

Shall we start another thread and get a fresh start. Can someone close this and open another if there is new information? Will Moderator send this on to the development staff to see this states the core of our problems? I do know that if the upper management will use our information we must present it unemotionally and be brief and succinct. I suspect the sales department would read all of this. JH ... View more

Hi, Could someone here summarize what this is about and what purpose it serves? This is a long thread/string and one can not read all of it to find the reason to continue. Lots of opinions and diverse information going everywhere? Thanks for helping me clear my head cloud. JH ... View more

Hello Stephen, I have found if I place my mouse too close to my Wacom stylus a problem will result, either one won't work or neither will work. Two tools and one job conflict. Best of things, JH ... View more

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Greetings nedalh82637470, You must post the photograph you are asking about so the forum members will be able to comment on the work. So, until that happens...please look at these guidelines for stock submissions offered by Adobe for new contributors to stocks. Best regards, JH Quality standards For your images to have commercial value, we expect them to be: Appropriately lit and exposed Without visible noise or dust Well-composed Processed inconspicuously For more information on what makes a quality image, see The review process and Create better photos for Adobe Stock with 7 tips for success. ... View more

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Hello mookmook, I like this photo! However, it appears to be flat (no depth) and not enough contrast for me. ricky336 knows his stuff so maybe try his advise first. I see things as an illustrator so I would work at more dramatic colors and luminescence. My favorite tools for this? Try playing around with exposure and curves. So, maybe do not just chuck it, try a fix or two on the original and resubmit. Best wishes. JH ... View more

To Davescm. You said - "Joan - I like the hot rod - it could use a shadow underneath to make it fit. " My reply is - WHY? Don't need a shadow - since I am just here for the FUN. "Anything goes as long as it meets the forum rules on decency, copyright etc." Dave I also ask you - where and what is your source of light for the odd shadow on the bridge pillar on the far right?  I took off the top part of your shadow to see if you noticed. LOL JH ... View more