Yikes! I simply do not know how to rate this thread! Lots of views, that is certain. One thing about "Rosity is that beginners as I was when started were not "humm humm" nosed down and intimidated off the site. So, I am not great but am better. I can't that help on a "snapshot site" or on one of ivory tower rules and attitudes. There is always someone, generally lots of "someones" better and a lot worse. I have found the forum the best place to get good honest criticism of late..so I do start to post more images there. On the gallery I take a chance on my own judgment come what may. In technical aspects critical ground is firmer but in artistic merit sometimes it is like a piece of jewelry I make. One person loves it..the client..others walk by and wonder what in the hoot "that is"..funny sometimes. What wins awards in jewelry(my field) or photography often is not marketable to the masses. That is a good sign.