.....I think people on this site could ferret out a beginning photographer and temper any constructive remarks by pointing out what's also good about the image. I wouldn't envision any young innocent -deer caught in the headlights -new photographers being eaten alive by critical sharks here. Anyway - It's not so much about criticism only coming from only highly qualified photographers - but just about anyone's reaction to an image - doesn't have to be about technical aspects ( learn the rules to break them often applies ) --- and I am not just talking about the photography section -- rose throwing seems to be rampant across the site --- I came here to this site as an initial outsider without any expectations or axes to grind - and I'm just feeding back to you how things struck me --- and that things just seem out of balance in the comments area -- where average photos and images are too often lionized --- one should have to really EARN an excellent rating. Maybe I'm swimming against the tide on this one ! Hmmmm --- i'm looking mentally thru my collection for pussycats and flowers...........I'll get back to you.