Quote Originally Posted by bob williams View Post
Thanks Joel, but this is funny and clearly shows that different folks have different opinions----I was actually really dissapointed with this and other shots I took this weekend--but I posted it because thats all I had to show for the effort. On that "other website", I got blasted for my last shot because the background was too loud and distracting and that shot is probably the one shot I am really proud of. I and a few others actually liked the loud, vivid colors----You just never know what people are going to like or dislike.

Bob
You're absolutely right .... I've had similar results with critiques on other forums, especially with regards to cropping and sharpness.

What makes a great image is so much "in the eye of the beholder"

This image, to me, is one of your best because it is very sharp, perfectly exposed and the flower looks natural and not "over flashed" if you know what I mean. The colorful BG on the previous one wasn't a big problem for me but I like this one better.

Despite some weird criticism (on that "other site") I am still posting and trying to learn as much as possible