I know what you mean. Well said about flickr – man you said it honestly! It can be a trap and it can make you wonder about why aren’t my pictures more popular??? And you end up doing photos for popularity on flickr instead of what’s important to you.

I’ve had a big break from Flickr as I chosed to make some money from microstocks. I haven’t made much money and it was a bore, as most of the pictures I ended up taking were of objects. Not what I got the camera for.

So, I’m back on flickr, I’m offering my ‘skills’ to other ‘artists’ now and I’m taking people again. It feels much better. Especially working with other ‘artists’ and taking people.

Thanks for post

I’ve discovered this is the worst place mainly because of what you describe. Nobody really tells you want you’ve done wrong, could have done better or tried for a different effect. I always feel like I’m chasing comments and always failing, purely because my interpersonal skills is slightly removed from that of a brick.

I’m a geek with ticks, I say the wrong thing, and never know how to fakepliment. When I see a photo I like I say “wow awesome” or similar short and sweet expressions of admiration and awe. I cannot compete on the social side, and get mostly ignored by the masses and donkey.

But where else do you go to get good constructive feedback on what you are doing?

I guess I’ve got to get back to making pictures for me, instead of taking pictures for everyone and then feeling disappointed that they don’t get many views. I want people to enjoy what I do, but I need to stop trying too hard and just enjoy.

PS enjoying the blog!