My take on this is: It depends on who it for what I say. I am a hobbyist.I do not know the critique lingo....I do think I have an eye for good photography but do not know as much technical info as I would like. If I say that it could use more sky or that some colour is off...this is on my monitor only. Plus through my eyes only. There is no way I will try to offend anyone by giving critique. I admire each member equally for what they create.If I see many comments that go along with how I think of the image I tend to just say "Impressive". I try to be helpful in critique, but then fall back into the "very nice" category. One reason I do not spend as much time anymore on comments is because there is a lot to do around here, and every image uploaded to view...per night...as I can. All in all though Johannes, I do agree with you.

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."