I know I have also posted comments like "nice lightning" and skipped the "but your character looks like a pretzel" bit. Yup, me too. I can, in fact, give very detailed and (I'm told) helpful critiques, but I don't unless I'm very sure the person really wants an actual critique. If I comment, I just say something about the positive (nice composition, good lighting, etc.) and leave it at that. By the same token, I don't actually expect to get solid constructive criticism here. I post for the sake of sharing images that some people seem to enjoy looking at. If I want honest criticism, I have a small group of fellow artists who will happily pick my work to bits so that I can improve it. I know them, I trust them, and I'm happy to have them deconstruct my work. (I can take a critique as well as giving one, heh). Point is, this really isn't the place to get that kind of feedback. You may get some if you post that you really, honestly want it, but it's kind of random and the advice you get may or may not be worth taking. ;-) So, hey, nice lighting! Pity your Vicki's boobs are bigger than her head.... ;-) bonni

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