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<blockquote data-quote="ohkphoto" data-source="post: 172254" data-attributes="member: 1573">But, my dear Kodiak, you are using a scale because clearly there's a big diffference between I adore and I like.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool&nbsp; &nbsp; :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" />We have had so many people just respond, &quot;great shot&quot; when doing a critique, that this thread became almost meaningless.&nbsp; The whole reason for using the numerical rating is to get people to think about what they like about the photo.&nbsp; While it's second nature to experienced photographers/educators, it's not so easy for others especially those who are new and/or inexperienced.It's also a way to make it a little more objective, and to use both sides of the brain --the analytical and the creative.&nbsp; There is still plenty of room and opportunity to use the words you like as much as you like.&nbsp; If I post a photo for critique, while I would be very flattered and delighted to have you say &quot;I love your photo.&quot;&nbsp; I would want to know what specifically (lighting, composition) did you find exceptional.The rating scale is simply a guide, and I have noticed that more members are actually critiquing in meaningful ways.I hope my explanation makes sense.Have a wonderful evening, Kodial <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="ohkphoto, post: 172254, member: 1573"] But, my dear Kodiak, you are using a scale because clearly there's a big diffference between I adore and I like. :cool: We have had so many people just respond, "great shot" when doing a critique, that this thread became almost meaningless. The whole reason for using the numerical rating is to get people to think about what they like about the photo. While it's second nature to experienced photographers/educators, it's not so easy for others especially those who are new and/or inexperienced. It's also a way to make it a little more objective, and to use both sides of the brain --the analytical and the creative. There is still plenty of room and opportunity to use the words you like as much as you like. If I post a photo for critique, while I would be very flattered and delighted to have you say "I love your photo." I would want to know what specifically (lighting, composition) did you find exceptional. The rating scale is simply a guide, and I have noticed that more members are actually critiquing in meaningful ways. I hope my explanation makes sense. Have a wonderful evening, Kodial :) [/QUOTE]

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