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<blockquote data-quote="piperbarb" data-source="post: 128943" data-attributes="member: 12214">I agree with the article.&nbsp; Also, I think people who are not photographers do not know how to say they like your photo(s).&nbsp; Unless the person is being very sarcastic, I just say, &quot;Thanks.&nbsp; Glad you like it.&quot;&nbsp; I have found that it does not pay to get snarky about it.&nbsp; That type of comment has helped to start a lot of interesting conversations over the years.&nbsp; I just think most people do not know what it takes to create a really nice image.I get similar responses from my knitting.&nbsp; I have been knitting for close to 30 years and do a lot of elaborate cable-patterned sweaters (the so-called &quot;Aran&quot; or &quot;Irish&quot; knit sweater for those who are not knitters).&nbsp; The usual comment that non-knitters make is, &quot;Wow, it must have taken a long time to make that sweater,&quot; or &quot;You really made that???&quot;, etc.&nbsp; The only time I get ticked regarding comments about my knitting is when someone says, &quot;Can you make me one?&quot;&nbsp; At that point, I tell them that they probably could not afford it or not want to spend the $500 (or more) it would cost them for me to knit them a custom-made sweater.My point is that no matter what creative endeavour we do, there will always be people who do not understand the amount of time, effort, and money that are invested in it.&nbsp; Also, we must admit, but without arrogance, a lot of talent is also required.&nbsp; Okay, off my soapbox for a while. <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="piperbarb, post: 128943, member: 12214"] I agree with the article. Also, I think people who are not photographers do not know how to say they like your photo(s). Unless the person is being very sarcastic, I just say, "Thanks. Glad you like it." I have found that it does not pay to get snarky about it. That type of comment has helped to start a lot of interesting conversations over the years. I just think most people do not know what it takes to create a really nice image. I get similar responses from my knitting. I have been knitting for close to 30 years and do a lot of elaborate cable-patterned sweaters (the so-called "Aran" or "Irish" knit sweater for those who are not knitters). The usual comment that non-knitters make is, "Wow, it must have taken a long time to make that sweater," or "You really made that???", etc. The only time I get ticked regarding comments about my knitting is when someone says, "Can you make me one?" At that point, I tell them that they probably could not afford it or not want to spend the $500 (or more) it would cost them for me to knit them a custom-made sweater. My point is that no matter what creative endeavour we do, there will always be people who do not understand the amount of time, effort, and money that are invested in it. Also, we must admit, but without arrogance, a lot of talent is also required. Okay, off my soapbox for a while. :) [/QUOTE]

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