Forum: Photography


Subject: Hesitant to speak my mind...

NightGallery opened this issue on Jul 17, 2009 ยท 25 posts


NightGallery posted Fri, 17 July 2009 at 5:32 PM

Hey all,

just wanted to post this thought and get some feedback.

Wondering how many others here are hesitant to leave critical feedback on posts in the galleries? I have a couple people in mind as I write this. I love their shots and think they post some really nice stuff that just needs a touch of post work, touch ups (levels, contrast, etc). But I am worried about offending anyone so I keep my typing hand silent. I know some may not have the programs to even do the fixes.

Anyone have this feeling and vibe here? Seems everyone is just so nice in their comments that a critical one will look like I am an ass. And I have thought of doing it in site mail, but still don't want to offend. Guess I want to help out some members with my little knowledge but worry about driving them off the site and or posting completely.

Where is the balance here? How do you do this in humility? Any thoughts?
Am I not alone in this "rock and hard place" feeling?

Just wondering.
-Bruce