No, not at all. I may sometimes come across as being overly critical, but that's because I'm that way with my own work and with myself. I look at a lot of what I do as superficial crap. Always looking for more in the work that I do. I have the greatest respect for your skills and creativity. Remember, I may be one of the only people on this list, perhaps the only one, who has seen your negatives, and who has had a chance to examine them critically. You do some good work. You do what makes you happy. What better way to be?
But if anyone posts a photo here and asks for comments, I'm going to say exactly what I feel - about the work, or how it makes me feel, etc. That's just me. I'm never going to tell you I like something if I don't. And if I think you can do more or better, I'll tell you that, too. Can't have you getting complacent, now, can we <LOL> And bear in mind that I'm struggling to come to grips with all this new technical stuff. I'm torn between a 40 year old camera and a near extinct emulsion while at the same time struggling with Photoshop, scanners, and ink jet prints. So, I'm critical of everyone, myself, my friends, my work ... So please, don't think I feel that you're superficial. I mean, if I really thought that, I'd be the one who's superficial - and I'll never admit to that ;-)) And, even if I am dismissive of the technicalities of the world in which we live, that's got nothing to do with you personally. The truth is, I don't like a lot of the new technology. I live a very simple existence, and have to be dragged into buying and using something new and leading edge. But that's a tale for another time and place, perhaps over a nice dinner or a coupla beers, or whatever. I think you'll find we have a lot more in common than you think. Shel > [Original Message] > From: Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > You may perceive my attitude as quite > superficial I don't know (but unfortunately it's often the way you appear to > me), sometimes I feel that way about people who are dismissive regarding the > technicalities of the world in which we exist.
