Mike. I appreciate your thoughts here from the "newbie" point of view. Let me just express a thought or two. I don't believe there is such a thing as an unnacceptable photo if it somehow speaks to you or expresses something for you. Even a "poorly taken" photograph can be a valuable learning tool. Not everyone here is looking for a critique and I agree that it would be great if there was an easier way for ones who wanted that to get that message across. You could check only the "critical comments are welcomed" button only when you upload your images but I fear most people ignore that little message. There is no easy solution here but specifically asking for pointers and asking for assistance in the Forum is a good place to start. In the end, all you are getting are opinions. Some from beginners and some from educated, experienced artists. People are free to disagree with each other, as long as it is kept polite and civil. Time to upload an image...let's see what I get! ;']

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations