I would say that the first sentence is pretty much guaranteed. I've only been around here since November and one of my first posts was to comment about that gull you shot that was overprocessed, out of focus, and poorly composed that you claim you "Nailed". Someone gave it a 7 on a 1-10 scale and I gave it a 5 and thought that was generous.
You have improved tremendously in the past few months and I for one applaud that. Very well done, young man! Just do what you claim though ... Never stop learning and never stop improving.
Now if we could just do something about that lack of confidence ....
Don't know what to say.
I don't think " thank you " is enough.
I should say that I am inspired, considering the very experienced person that this compliment came from.
Both you and Overread, I should add.
I hold you in high awful regard Mr. Craig. Always have.
This is a result of being knocked down and having the determination to get back up.
It's all I know, anymore.
When I sit back and think of all I've lost in comparison to what I've gained, the rewards are few.
The sorrows and regrets are many.
My father once told me, he didn't expect me to amount to much.
We haven't spoken in many years, but I've proven him wrong. I've spent much of my life proving myself.
I've lost a lot along the way.
That may be where the lack of confidence comes from.
Been living life thru the lens of a camera here lately. I see now.
I see lots of things and not just in photos.
I won't be posting to this section much anymore, not like I used to.
I figure every now and then won't hurt anything. Might help for those who are where I was not so long ago.
The image......it was shot with a 100mm macro. After the crop it's 13.something megapixels.
I still hunted him for hours to get that close with a short lens. I have a nasty habit of having the wrong lens , at the right time.
I intend to be good at this. And other things too.
Thank you for your kind words. They have meant much to me.
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