Yeah,  in reference to their FAQ, most of the photos posted here at RR or other sites would NOT be accepted at OneExposure.  Many people would not be accustomed to the stricter guidelines and from what I've been reading, 'no holds bar critique"  Although this kind of critique can definitely be used in your favor as a way to grow and learn. Most of the views I've read really do value this kind of feedback.

Knowing what they WON'T accept...really narrows down the options.

**http://1x.com/about/#faq3243

**What kind of photos are not published?

"*Photos with poor technique, with no other aspects to compensate for it, are not published. Many macro shots have a too narrow depth of field for example. A photo might also be technically perfect, but still not accepted here because it's ordinary and we have seen it many times before. If a photo doesn't stand out, it rarely grabs your heart either.

Photos that are only documentary, for example of a building, a plant or a performance, are not published. Those photos need to be creative as well, for example with an interesting angle, composition, lighting, symbolism or something else added to the original motif.

Editing is another common reason for rejection. Quite a lot of editing is allowed in the creative edit section, but no photo should appear over-edited, the editing should be as invisible as possible and always reinforce the message of the photo. Pure digital art, with little resemblance to the original photograph, is not accepted here.

Common motifs are sunsets, seagulls, roses, tulips, crosses, tourist attractions, typical wedding-shots and photos of kids, pets and vacations that are better left for the family album. Other common themes are the lonely tree, the people on the beach, the rocks and smooth water, the boats and sunset and hearts in varying forms. The common shots need to be outstanding and technically flawless to be accepted.

Photos with flags in them, have to really outstanding and there need to be a very special point being made with the flag or it won't be published, because flags are such cliché symbols.

We rarely publish photos with the photographer or cameras in them, unless they are outstanding, because cameras are usually not that beautiful in artistic photos, and because it ruins the illusion - the viewer is reminded it's just a photograph.

Zoo-photos where it's obvious the photo is not shot in nature, but there is no special point of it being shot in a zoo, will not be published unless they are extremely good. A photo of a sad animal clinging to bars or a really happy one may in contrast be published since it raises the question whether it's right to have animals in captivity or not.

Photos of sculptures, paintings, posters or other artwork are not accepted unless given a deeper meaning, since the photographer is not the original artist.

Product shots, logos and other shots with a typical commercial style are not accepted because they are not considered artistic here.

Photos of homeless people are rarely published, because of the ethical issue. For the same reason don't upload photos of nude children please, it's not appropriate.

Pornographic material or very repulsive photos are strictly prohibited, uploading such photos will cause a permanent ban.*"

http://1x.com/about/

Maybe we should all submit a photo we think is out best and see what happens....would be an eye opening experience for sure!

Je