An interesting thread, demonstrating (as Dennis has pointed out) the different 'cultural' approaches we take to reviewing images such as this.
Personally, I don't care one way or the other. If it is indeed a meteor, well....well done! If not...oh well.
I think it's unfortunate that Chris chose to react negatively to the process of evaluation and criticism. I think a few people were just trying to work through the possibilities of what may or may not have been captured. And keep in mind, Chris, that plenty of other posters wrote to congratulate you.
You need to accept that in a forum such as this there are going to be some members who approach images with inquiring/questioning/sceptical minds. They're not accusing anyone of being a bulldust artist. It's just in their nature to seek confirmation when it comes to claims of the more unusual or rare. That's all.
At the end of the day, you were there. You captured the image.
If you're happy....that's the main thing, mate
