Picture rejected

[Bilderbastler]

Hello my picture of a brown bear (file-ID: 431381634) was rejected due to technical issues. Can you tell me details?

[Test Screen Name]

The photographers in this forum are often able to give good advice - but they don't work for Adobe and can't see your submissions. So please share the picture, in original resolution  (not reprocessed or shrunk).

[Bilderbastler]

Ok, sorry....
Here is the original photo

[jacquelingphoto2017]

Hi @Bilderbastler ,

The subject is under exposed, and also has a white-balance issue. The shadow areas have no detail, and there seem to be a blue cast identifiable on the paws. The framing also lack warmth.

Best wishes

JG

Photographer and Nutrition Author

[Bilderbastler]

@jacquelingphoto2017 
Thank you for your detailed reply!! 🙂

[jacquelingphoto2017]

You are welcome @Bilderbastler .

[Nancy OShea]

@Bilderbastler,

WOW, great shot!  But I hope you used a big telephoto lens at a safe distance.  That's not something I'd like to encounter on a nature walk.  😉

That said, the rear claws have a shiny, almost metallic finish to them.  You might want to soften that a bit.

[Bilderbastler]

@Nancy OShea 

Thnak you for your comment. I've decided to use a different version of the picture. I hope you like it...

[jacquelingphoto2017]

Hi @Bilderbastler ,

Please take note of the do and don'ts for editing photos for submission at https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html/stock/contributor/help/editing-dos-and-don... .

Best wishes

JG

[Nancy OShea]

Grayscale images don't sell.  Adobe Stock customers want full color.  If needed, customers can filter colors on their own in Photoshop.

[jacquelingphoto2017]

Hi @Bilderbastler ,

I'm ACP Jacquelin, a forum volunteer. Unlike staff members we do not have access to your account hence cannot assist with issues regarding your rejected files except you upload a copy of the original here. Please note that staff members scarcely monitor the forums and are identifiable by the Adobe logo.

Best wishes

JG

Photographer and Nutrition Author

[RALPH_L]

I have sold several hundret animal photos and have the following suggestions for your photo:
The photo has way to much orange color. Reduce the Orange in lightrooms HSL tool. Add sharpening to the details. This brings out the eyes and fur. The background is over exposed so darken these areas.
Here is an example:

[Bilderbastler]

@RALPH_L 

Hello Ralph, thanks for your impressive example how my photo could be...
I do not use Lightroom but I will try it with my tools to get a better result. 🙂

[Abambo]

DxO produces similar results.

Look at the eye. The eye needs to be crisp sharp and I think that may be the problem with this picture. I see the sharpness more on the claws. As for the rest get your white balance correct and the picture is great. 

Especially: don't use filters that excessively work your picture. We are not here on a photocontest, but should produce naturally looking pictures that others can edit as they wish. 

I think that the picture will pass with little tweaks...