Why property release for public property and some random pattern images

[Nithya5FA7]

I have just posted photo of my illustration like a public lighthouse and random pattern painting. After review, it is in pending status stating property release missing. I don't know why the below images need a property release document. Kindly advise. 

[Test Screen Name · Accepted solution]

All art works need a release from the person who made the art. You made it yourself? How would Adobe know! A release tells them, and says you take legal responsibility.

[Nithya5FA7]

Thank you! Now I can understand. Will do the necessary work. 

[Nancy OShea]

Hi @Nithya5FA7,

To add to what @Test Screen Name  said, historic landmarks such as lighthouses are frequently protected. You may need written permission to sell its likeness commercially.  In that case, you would need 2 IP releases.  One from the legal owner of the lighthouse and one from the artist who created the illustration.

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html/stock/contributor/help/known-image-restric...

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/user-guide.html/stock/contributor/help/property-release.ug...

Hope that helps.

[jacquelingphoto2017]

Based on my experience property release is not requested for lighthouse. 

[Nancy OShea]

In the US, privately owned lighthouses are common.  In any case, a property release should be obtained for anything that is privately-owned.

[Nithya5FA7]

Just now I checked, it is owned and managed by the town. Then, the property release is not required right? 

[Nancy OShea]

Wrong.  You should ask your attorney.  Or contact the township or city clerk for clarification. 

[Nithya5FA7]

Oh. Ok. 👍🏼

[jacquelingphoto2017]

Hi @Nithya5FA7 ,

Please follow my suggestion at https://community.adobe.com/t5/stock-contributors/why-property-release-for-public-property-and-some-... . I believe you understand the definition for "experience". Create a release for the artwork and submit.  Let the review moderators decide otherwise. We are fellow photographers, and not reviewer moderators.

Best wishes

JG

Photographer and Nutrition Author