[bloodhound31]

So refreshing! A learning experience I would like to share.

Here's the scoop.

I took around 160 photos. I selected the best few and chose a couple from that short-list that I was really proud of.

I posted them to a forum where I was pretty new, the members pretty rough and no one really knew me, basically saying, "Look what I did mum! Praise my work!"

I was booed and rubbished in very colorful language and told in no uncertain terms that I had ballsed it all up and my work was junk. Once I picked up my poor shattered little heart and ego, I read on.

Not only did no-one namby pamby around about trying not to upset my precious little feelings, but they also offered great advice about what to do next time and how to improve.

I am so glad no one told me my garbage was gold. I much prefer it straight.

It makes it all the more worth it and credible when you do get praise finally for your efforts. Thank you so much you mean, nasty, honest and beautiful mentors.

Baz.