Photoshop to InDesign issues

I'm working on a magazine cover in InDesign, 8.5x11 with .25 bleeds, so the full document size is 9x11.5. I have a photo that is 1599x1066 resolution. When I have it in photoshop, I have no issues with resolution, pixels, etc. However when I try to bring the image into InDesign after minor editing, the resolution is total crap. I've tried it as a TIFF, PSD, and PDF with no luck. I'm trying to bring it in as a PSB file to maintain the quality, but InDesign won't let me use it. Any way to make that possible?

Simply put, your image is too small.
Many would state that optimum print resolution is 300 pixels per inch. At that resolution, your image is 5.33 in x 3.55 in.
You need an image that is 9 x 11.5 x 300 ppi, or 2700 PX x 3450 PX.
So, when you place it into InDesign, in order to fill the entire area, your image has to be distorted to fit, lowering the effective resolution.
Also, in case you are not aware, most images preview in InDesign with a low resolution proxy image.  In order to see the image on screen in full resolution, change your view > display performance setting to high resolution. This still will not make up for an image that is too small, however.
HTH
-mt

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