Understanding Criticism - Alan Briot - RECOMMENDED READING

[groovyone]

3 part essay on Luminous Landscape

Part 1: Understanding Criticism-Part 1

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Part 2 "Responding": Understanding Criticism-Part 2

Originally Posted by Briot

If something is insulting, it goes in the trash. I am open to criticism, but only if it is respectful. No matter how much someone may dislike my work, there is no need to be rude. Being rude is a personal choice, not a necessity.

Originally Posted by Briot

Just because someone acts in an insulting or belligerent manner when critiquing your work doesn’t mean you have to act in a similar manner when you respond.

In fact, you shouldn’t. You should respond in a way that is respectful of yourself and of the other party. How people address you is in their control and therefore you cannot change it. But how you address people is in your control and therefore you should do your best to be polite and courteous.

[groovyone]

Along the same lines: The Online Photographer: What Artists Have a Right to Expect

[SCone]

The critic - seeks to elevate themselves by showing their superiority to others

The coach - seeks to help others find the best within themselves

[Sonny]

Originally Posted by SCone

The critic - seeks to elevate themselves by showing their superiority to others

The coach - seeks to help others find the best within themselves

One of the smartest things said on this forum in a long time.

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Part 3: Understanding Criticism-Part 3

[Tom]

Bumping this back up.

[HillPhotos2009]

Thanks, Tom!