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<blockquote data-quote="fotojack" data-source="post: 196193" data-attributes="member: 16">Photo critics remind me of movie critics. Ever notice that some movie critics never have anything nice to say about a movie they just went to see? In my opinion, the reason seems to be it's because it's not really their &quot;kind of movie&quot;. Therefor, I feel all critiques should be taken with a grain of salt. Not everyone sees what you see...or saw...through the lens. Oh sure, there are some loose protocols that separate the snap shot from a more artistic shot, but generally speaking, if the photo YOU took is pleasing to you, then that's all that really matters. Differing opinions on composition and lighting and so on are nice, and can be informative and even educational, but I go back to what I said earlier.....not everyone will share your vision of what makes a nice, or even great, picture.So, in truth, the best you can take from any critique, are the opinions and suggestions of others. Some you may like,some you may not. Also, critiques are freely given, even when not solicited. Here is where I would suggest the development of a thick skin and just roll with it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> People mean well, and more often than not, are meant in good faith.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="fotojack, post: 196193, member: 16"] Photo critics remind me of movie critics. Ever notice that some movie critics never have anything nice to say about a movie they just went to see? In my opinion, the reason seems to be it's because it's not really their "kind of movie". Therefor, I feel all critiques should be taken with a grain of salt. Not everyone sees what you see...or saw...through the lens. Oh sure, there are some loose protocols that separate the snap shot from a more artistic shot, but generally speaking, if the photo YOU took is pleasing to you, then that's all that really matters. Differing opinions on composition and lighting and so on are nice, and can be informative and even educational, but I go back to what I said earlier.....not everyone will share your vision of what makes a nice, or even great, picture. So, in truth, the best you can take from any critique, are the opinions and suggestions of others. Some you may like,some you may not. Also, critiques are freely given, even when not solicited. Here is where I would suggest the development of a thick skin and just roll with it. :) People mean well, and more often than not, are meant in good faith. [/QUOTE]

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