You're right of course. Sometimes the best critics are those who can step back and look at something subjectively. However, there are some rather mean spirited observers on PhotoNet who seem to delight in trashing the work of others. But I guess that just goes with the territory.
Cesar Matamoros II wrote: > > I would have to disagree. I can talk about a painting that dislike - based > on my preferences, yet I have no drawing or painting skills. > > Likewise, my photo skills are not great but that does not prevent me from > rating a photo. Just because I cannot do something well does not mean I > cannot discuss it. In a matter of speaking. > > Cesar > Panama City, Florida > > -- -----Original Message----- > -- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > -- Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2002 10:10 PM > -- > -- I post some photos on Photo.net, because I like to get as > -- much feedback > -- as I can. Every once in a while, someone really bombs me, > -- rating a photo > -- with a pair of deuces or something thereabouts. When I click on their > -- name, I almost always find that they have zero photos > -- posted. Doesn't it > -- figure? Doesn't it suck? If you're going to torpedo someone > -- else's work, > -- shouldn't you subject your own work to scrutiny? > -- Paul Stenquist > --
