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New blog entry - how to deal with criticism

I just want to make others aware of a new blog entry I have posted. This includes a video from the 'Photographic Eye' and deals with how to deal with negativity.

I feel strongly about not allowing feedback of any sort over-influence the work we produce, and Alex (Kilbee) does a great job of providing insights and strategies of coping.

I think this pertinent to the group as often the (experimental) work we do falls out of the standard rule sets, and leaves the door wide open for criticism.

https://www.alanbrownphotography.com/blog/dare-to-be-you

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Kilbee's comments are almost always interesting.

I had someone once claim this photo was horrible because it was in Black and White and I shouldn't listen to all my teachers in whatever community college I went to.

I only replied that at 6:45 am in February there isn't any color. Never heard anything else.

Gonna watch the video now and see how I did. 😂

I love this shot, I love that YOU chose to do it in b&w, and I love your response. Did you at least give kudos to your local community college whether you went there or not? Lol! Seriously, this is a really captivating photo!

Enjoyed this new blog post very much. Thank you for the reminder, Alan. As I commented on the actual post, I think we need this as a reminder every so often sort of like a sign on the side of the road. Nice photo, by the way. What's the story behind it - ICM?

Thanks Jenny, I had to remind myself of the photo I had added.
Yes, this is just another ICM image, just throwing it in there as I may not post elsewhere.

I think we all need to remember that people can have different opinions, and accept that none are right or wrong.

Since we're talking criticism, allow me to say I absolutely hate this flower photo. And when I say hate, I mean love. Banger and wall hanger Alan.

Ha thanks Robert. I was about to say I respect your opinion but then got drawn to your follow up.
Thanks for your kind words.