PHOTO: Aerial shot of snowy mountains: underexposed

This is my first rejection since i got accepted. The strange thing is that this picture was one of the three that got me in.


Anybody have a clue? Below is the reason of rejection.


In review of this file, we found the lighting underexposed.


https://www.dropbox.com/s/1nnetvtaukk4pp7/rockies_2.jpg

(Edited on 2013-02-07 18:35:07 by Punk-Rock-Business)

(Edited on 2013-02-07 18:47:35 by donald_gruener)

It does look a little underexposed & muddy to me. Borderline, but a correct call by the Inspector. We usually look for a little cleaner, whiter looking snow. Your original on top, my 10-second levels adjustment on the bottom:



I probably could have pushed that a little further too.

(Edited on 2013-02-07 18:48:30 by donald_gruener)

Oh, and it's not unusual at all for application photos to be rejected when submitted to the main collection. Your application photos are used to assess your overall potential as a contributor. The inspection process to put images up for sale however is considerably more rigorous.

Welcome to iStock, BTW!

Donald i can't thank you enough.


Happy to join the team!


 

The skyline has too much color noise and it is a weak composition. Looks like a snapshot.

Composition is obviously somewhat subjective. This image has a focal point roughly following the rule of thirds, and a diagonal that draws the eye down to a natural copy space in the lower right. Compared to a LOT of what gets submitted here, this composition looks considered and balanced to my eye.

It's a good idea to Watermark your images before putting them on the critique forum, just to stop anyone pinching them for their own use.

Actually, I like the shot, nevermind the snap. Second looks better.