When I post an image here I'm not looking for comments on the focus or the exposure, the dof, or god forbid - the bokeh. I know what i am doing in all those respects and I do not post any image here or on my website that does not meet my current understanding and level of craft and creativity.

So, what I am looking for when I ask for critique is - does the image (s)
evoke anything? Pleasure? Curiousity? Imagination? Disgust?

Does it elicit anything from the viewer? A memory, a story - a sense of wonder? a smile of delight? A groan of resignation? A visceral "Yuck" or "akkkk."

Does it garner more than a passing glance? Does it pull you in? Does it turn you off?

I don't want to hear " :thumbup: :thumbup: its a wall hanger." By that standard I have lots of images that are wall hangers.

is this possible? Maybe if others who have also expressed an interest in more critical feedback were to give voice to the type or range of feedback they would like, we could come up with some decent guidelines for a forum of that type................hmmm where is the english wolf when he is needed??

My what an ego you have, and big eyes too said Little red riding hood to the big bad wolf.

end the end just remember that little red goes home and the wolf is killed.

If you need to hear a lie about your photo's then there is a daily challenge which is full of people who don't know how to take pictures and tell each other what a great photo they took. Including the OP. It's hilarious stuff. I check it everyday just to get a good laugh. It's really more of a chat room for the P&S and auto focus people.

So as far as a lied goes, many people on the UH usually are looking for that. A lie makes them feel good about there photography. They are not interested in hearing or learning about how to improve, because then they would have to come to term about how dismal there photography really is. And coming to terms with your work of art can really hurt ones ego.

Harsh, but true.

I have always found that the truth does not hurt so much if it is offered with a little praise as you should always be able to find something positive even in the worst photo's and that if constructive criticism is offered in a positive manner it is generally appreciated... I am sure that people would rather get better in their photography rather than pursing through other's wonderful photos knowing that theirs don't come close.

If you need to hear a lie about your photo's then there is a daily challenge which is full of people who don't know how to take pictures and tell each other what a great photo they took. Including the OP. It's hilarious stuff. I check it everyday just to get a good laugh. It's really more of a chat room for the P&S and auto focus people.

So as far as a lied goes, many people on the UH usually are looking for that. A lie makes them feel good about there photography. They are not interested in hearing or learning about how to improve, because then they would have to come to term about how dismal there photography really is. And coming to terms with your work of art can really hurt ones ego.

Harsh, but true.

Your opinion might be taken more seriously were spelling and diction among the arrows in your quiver.