Jocko, you make a very good point.  It is easier to judge the techincal parts of an image that to decide what the image "says".   To each his own...and art critics have their points of view and each may vary.  Some use a standard rule book, it seems, using the same standards for all they see.  Much is in the heart of the one viewing.  To me, that is where the picture is valuable, what if says to me in joy, comfort, shock, fun or whatever.   Another person may see none of this at all.  

I work with one man who loves nature. He sees birds and trees and rabbits as I do..lovely and appreciated creatures and living things...others see none of this and think little of the beauty and power of destruction around them.  I feel sad for those who cannot or do not see and feel the life of nature or the life of a piece of art.   Thanks for your words.       Tom.