Different photos for comparison. C&C if you want.

[GeorgieGirl]

I have read most of the threads and not commented, but my take away after reading them and now this one, and I think I have enough information to say this, is that you like your photos and you think they are good photos and you are not getting the agreement in a similar point of view that you are seeking. These two photos might be some hopefuls for you to get some kudos, but they do still fall short. Right off the obvious shortfall was the lack of saturation of color. Once that was pointed out what you should have done is said OK, let me go and work on this and I'll be right back with some changes to see if I am getting the editing right.

IMHO, You really don't want help, I feel, you want warm and fuzzy. I'm afraid that I have lost interest in being optimistic for your improvement as this just keeps going in circles no matter what anyone here tells you that you need to do. Its your loss.