What I'm talking about is hitting a level that you've been shooting for, only to immediately realize that there's another level after that.
Only a fool would ever think that they have hit the top level and can go no further. This applies to everything in life, not just photography.
It's not about beating the other guy, it's about an utter lack of settling for where I am as a photographer.
So don't settle. I can't help it if you're feeling inferior because you saw someone else's work that blows yours out of the water.
My question is, if that's the way you feel, why the hell are you wasting your time on photography forums?!
Because it's my time and I'll waste it how ever the
hell (your words, not mine) I feel like wasting it.
I didn't realize that photography needed to be my highest priority in life to participate in these forums.
Newsflash for you. Not everyone is as serious about photography as much as you are.
Do I love photography? Yes.
Do I want to get better? Yes ,of course I do.
Do I want to be able to take shots worthy to stand alongside with professional nature shooters? Yea , it would be nice.
However if I never get to that plateau, it's not going to bother me as long as I am enjoying the journey.