When anyone who follows these contests shoots pictures of people, they will have a little more knowledge of styles when they peer through the viewfinder. The topic was one that pdxflint has a background in that most of us don't, photojournalism.
I agree totally and I appreciate every winner taking the time to critique which I know is above and beyond what is asked.
And I'm not looking for a cheerleader.
However, for someone starting out, I've been reluctant to post my efforts and have just been watching what's been posted until I felt competent enough to contribute. Reading some of the comments on this months submissions has only made me less likely to contribute.
I read the brief and I thought many of the great pics here fitted the bill really well.
Just feels a bit "off" to admit that the brief was a bit hazy and then to be quite so harsh in your critique. I just felt that some pics here were good photos but given a bad critique for not understanding the brief.
I'd like to see this topic resurface, even it it's critiqued again by PDXFlint, so everyone can have another crack with a better understanding of what's required.
No offense meant to PDX and I do appreciate your knowledge and skills.