Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

Me too. Thanks for your comment.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Especially the "It's all meant to be a "fun pages" and not a Challenger Pages for critics." part.

taffspride Loc: Originally Wales, now the Sunshine State

Apparantly you assume I have not read the rules. I responded to the comment that most people here are over 70. and yes I took that to say once you reach that magic age you don't want to learn anymore. I am one who feels if ever I get to the point where I don't want to improve anything I will be in my box. I know from experience that there are folks of all ages and disciplines who have no interest in improving, However we should never generalize on an age.

Iechyd da

Ann

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Not that I'm not interested in improving, it's just not on my top ten list of things to do.
I've been "improving" for over 50 years. Much more gradual now.
I'm not obsessed with it.

Good health to you also.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Ann, I thought we had cleared up - by private message - your misinterpretation of my page 1 comments.

The sentence that offended you must be read in conjunction with the sentence following it:
Those who wish to "improve" (the meaning will be different for everyone) will ask for help.

By using "age 70" I was stating the reality of this forum; most of us are old And I told you my age, 73, and pointed out my experience here.

I figure by age 70 we know what we want. And if people don't want unsolicited feedback, that should be respected.

Again, if we want help, we will ask for it.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

They are subjective if you don't know the photographer's intent.

You can say "reasonable expectations" or such, but the bottom line is, unless you ask the photographer their intent, you don't know.

I read your initial post as your being open to discussion, but it quickly became apparent you really were in rant mode, with no interest in understanding all that has been written by those of us who are explaining the reasons to not indulge your ego with unsolicited advice.

Rick from NY Loc: Sarasota FL

Linda - Not sure I understand your point here. would you please pm me to discuss?

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Answer posted directly above your new comment.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Yup, one doesn't know the photographer's intent at all. Unless they state it.
I won't guess either, other than he liked the shot.
And I may also like it, or not. That's it, no analyzation required.

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Here ya go .... tank is more visible in mono.

Just the great miracle of in-phone editing !

Edited by permission (gave myself permission)

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MJPerini

This whole thing has been quite instructive, and maybe it is reflective of the polarized world we live in.
Some folks feel that everyone with whom they come in contact NEEDS to know THEIR opinion.
Even in places that state up front "If posters want opinions they will ask for them", we have folks who argue the point. "How dare we deprive those poor souls of their wisdom" Think about that......
All we have done as a community is seek to make it an open and friendly space, where people can seek advice if they choose, or simply post some pictures without the need or fear of judgement.
How do you argue with that ? It is called civility.
The more people who post here the better the place becomes...... unless we allow it to devolve into one of those internet forums that exist for people to "Flame' one another.
The only issue we are talking about is Unsolicited unwanted Criticism, in One small part of the site.
If giving advice on other people's work is so important to you, just look for people who ask.
When someone asks, all reasonable opinions are welcome. This place is at its best when we are helping one another. Look for ways to do that.
Take Pictures, enjoy Life

Horseart Loc: Alabama

"How" they tell you has a lot to do with it Dennis. If they mean well, they can find a nice way to say it. If they are not nice, you can't change them or their opinion anyway, so no need to spend any time with them.
The fact is that no matter how perfect or how horrible anything might be, some will love it, some will hate it. I've never seen anything that was loved by everyone who saw it and I don't think it will ever happen.

Flyerace Loc: Mt Pleasant, WI

I seldom post anything because I don't feel my photos are great. I just don't have the eye to create great photos. I enjoy photos posted by others, but I would never insult someone intentionally, for any reason. If I post a comment, I really enjoyed the photo and want to let them know it made me happy.

Believe it or not, I am a very strong willed woman who has run several companies. I make decisions quickly and analyze results. Maybe I'm too critical of my own work. I sure have learned a lot about improving my photos. Hopefully one day I will post something that I like and let others enjoy it, too.

Horseart Loc: Alabama

Right. We are all different so we feel the same, think the same or see the same. We should be thankful that's how it is.