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I have never been shy in saying I don't like an image if I really don't like it.
And I have done so even with the so called 'more experienced' amongst us.
I have told Mike Sidonio I didn't like his highly regarded Centaurus 'A' because it looked washed out to me, I have told Humuyan, a professional photographer, when I think something in his image is off, etc etc.
Geez, just 2 days ago I told the owner of another Astro Forum I personally didn't like the new look of his website, and how I found it to be messy. But it was my own opinion.
But also notice the theme of my comments: 'I think', 'I don't like', 'to me',
They are comments about how 'I' perceive an image, not whether it is good or not.
Fortunately I have had similiar comments over the years about my own images, which have helped me: 'too red, add some blue', 'core looks burnt out', focus is out', etc.
How are we to learn how to make images look better if people always say: 'terrific', 'nice', etc.
I found Jase one of my biggest helpers over the years.
When I was pushing the DSO boundaries with a modified ToUcam he used to encourage me by saying I was doing well with my imaging 'BUT now try this', 'or try that'.
It's a fine line between hurtful or helpful criticism, and a personal 'dislike' comment.
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