I wonder

[Donald]

but I am sure you lads and lasses will form your own opinions, and I'd like to hear them.

We will ... and you shall - I do like this!

from your resident sporran-wearing, blue-overall wearing, car builder.

[tameigh]

I liked the subtle orange light in the treetops in the first one. It seems to be gone now.

But hey, you can't please everybody...

[MiniChris]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm...it always seems when you want one thing, you have to sacrifice something else in return for that payoff...I posted the final of this in one of the Mini Comps..go have a look at it and see if I didn't get some of that finer color detail, back.

[BJ Denning]

I love these threads ...
As a new photographer (<4months), I learn allot and am challenged by the competitions and critiques. However, when I enter I get few votes if any (I dare not dream of leading). Even if from dumb luck, a few of the shots may have been decent. I've come to learn to accept the subjectivity of the competitions. Instead I am working on consistency and determining what type of photography I enjoy most.

It's comforting to know that a seasoned photographer questions the responses to entries as well.

The engineer in me wants quantitative results. I think this is why I have been and remain interested in photography, because it stretches me by not having completely clear, logical, repeatable, critiques. And who doesn't like to be stretched. I've always said that I am a little short for my weight And it challenges me to strive to reach a point where a photo does convey the moment.

So, thanks.

[MiniChris]

I love these threads ...
As a new photographer (<4months), I learn allot and am challenged by the competitions and critiques. However, when I enter I get few votes if any (I dare not dream of leading). Even if from dumb luck, a few of the shots may have been decent. I've come to learn to accept the subjectivity of the competitions. Instead I am working on consistency and determining what type of photography I enjoy most.

It's comforting to know that a seasoned photographer questions the responses to entries as well.

The engineer in me wants quantitative results. I think this is why I have been and remain interested in photography, because it stretches me by not having completely clear, logical, repeatable, critiques. And who doesn't like to be stretched. I've always said that I am a little short for my weight And it challenges me to strive to reach a point where a photo does convey the moment.

So, thanks.

Well, if it is any consolation, I was on here for several months before I won a competition. I go back now ans look at the work I submitted in the beginning and it's no wonder they didn't get many votes...this is a absolutely perfect training ground for any level photographer. I know that since I joined CiC, I've probably 10-folded my PP time and 20-folded my shooting time. Practice indeed makes perfect......eventually.

[maloufn]

Well, if it is any consolation, I was on here for several months before I won a competition. I go back now ans look at the work I submitted in the beginning and it's no wonder they didn't get many votes...this is a absolutely perfect training ground for any level photographer. I know that since I joined CiC, I've probably 10-folded my PP time and 20-folded my shooting time. Practice indeed makes perfect......eventually.

Chris it is a consolation to hear you even went through all what some of us are going through right now. It
has certainly paid off for you. I love your work. Technically, you do great work and that is what I and many
others are striving for. Please keep them coming so we one day may be in your shoes instructing others.

Nasseem