> When it comes to critiquing the gallery I've been accused of being a > marshmallow, wimp, chicken - you get the picture, so my comments may not > have value to anyone, but . . . > > I know from experience that there is always a line of people waiting to > point out our mistakes and failures, but if you have just one "cheerleader," > that one can make life worthwhile and help free up our inhibitions. > > We've all had those who want to be "authentic people" (Dr. Phil's phrase for > being "true to your feelings") club us over the head with our shortcomings > and it smarts. I just try to keep that in mind when I have to be > "authentic." Marilyn You should carry on doing your reviews how you feel comfortable. That is, you only have your own "self" to work with. I could no more imitiate your style than follow Luis's lead. That does not mean I think one way is right, but when we set out to copy others then the whole thing becomes false. Probably a bigger decision is whether it is better to say nothing at all than review an image for which you can find little to say. For me that's a hard choice. Personally I would rather know how bad my images were rather than have to deduce it from the silence. As you say though: "that there is always a line of people waiting to point out our mistakes and failures". But are there? I guess there are as many reasons for submitting pictures to the gallery as there are list members. One reason I use is feedback. I like a picture: does it hold anything for others? Bob PS: so you sugar coat your reviews. Call that style.
