Louby

Thanks Actually most days I really don't think about them apart from after a meal, don't even think about the first one in the morning now. but there is the odd day when I think of nothing but having a ciggie, but its getting easier and thankfully with Joe giving up at the same time we support each other and see each other through the bad patches, which thankfully don't generally happen at the same time!!

Ah but don't think those that are less experienced wouldn't be able to help out either, they may see something the more experienced don't see, as they tend to look into things in a more technical or clinical way. If that makes sense

I do understand that Phil, but I am suggestion a critiques thread for those who do want it to be that clinical, those who want honest opinions on their work so they can improve or tweek their techniques to get what they want out of photography. The other option like I have said before, is for those who want genuine advice and feed back to put in their thread that they do want such feed back. People have to realise that not all feed back is going to be sweetness and light and that everyone has an opinion, whether it be right or wrong. If people are really that worried about the fact others may not like their work then maybe posting it is not such a good idea.

Sounds like you had a great time Katie Hope you feel better for it!

I think a critiques thread might be an idea, for those who do want constructive criticism.

That I think would be a great idea Kelly! might be able to show the benefits of enhancing etc

Kelly there are some parts of your post I cannot possibly answer or comment but I am sure the parts I can't answer will be at some point by others who are in the know. I for one, would so rather someone tell me my picture is rubbish than someone just saying 'nice pics' to be nice or seen as being nice, that way I could try and improve rather than just stagnate in my photography. I am of course assuming that people would actually give good constructive criticism and not just trashing a pic for the sake of it or because you do not like the person etc. If constructive criticism was given I cannot see how that would be off putting. Maybe when people post they could put whether they want feed back or not, although I am sure that is why people do post , they want either feed back or praise for their work, if they didn't there really wouldn't be any point in them posting. Surely that should be Davina Bailey and why couldn't you be, everyone has the potential to be, if you have a good eye for a photograph and learn from your mistakes and are prepared to take criticism along with the praise, then why not! You are right everyone has their own style or way of photographing, and no way is wrong or right, I too am still learning, even to the point I am still trying to learn how to use my camera to it full potential. As do we all.

Why how kind of you Flaggle behave.

you are right, but I was referring to people who create the original threads and not those who reply, should have made myself clearer, obviously I am a bit out of focus this morning....

I don't think post count is an issue here. If it were that people just wanted to up there post count and we restricted it in this section, they would just find another section they could go to up it.

I think that is something that does get forgotten at times, even by me. We do have soo many talented photographer on Netweather and it's only natural to want to show of their talents, just needs to be done in moderation. I personally think there would be no benefit to a different section for experienced photographers, there are plenty of photography forums out there, it would be better for the novice photographers to benefit from the experienced ones and not to be segregated, no one would learn that way.

Joe has done it too!! Thanks Roo, already treated myself

a couple more weather ones from me and non weathers

I have noticed past few days the odd tree starting to blossom, I am not sure what sort of tree's they are as I am not good on that stuff, but will get some pics when weather clears up a bit, and maybe you that are in the know can tell me what they are

Thank you both really chuffed and not puffed I is

I really cannot believe it has been nearly two weeks of not smoking!! I have to say I feel better for it, not breathing out of my backside when walking Oz up the hill, my sinuses are clearing nicely, taste buds are starting to spring back into action and my sense of smell have improved big time, although really not sure that is a good thing with two smelly males in the house, 3 if you include the dog. I have to admit, these past couple of days I really have struggled, especially late night early morning, when everyone has gone to bed, thankfully the internet has been my saviour once again, and it doesn't go to bed at 10.30pm and I have friends who are prepared to sit and listen/read to me waffle on and keep my mind off things. So a big thank you to them, I am sure you know who you are Joe too is doing brilliantly, if it wasn't for him I am sure I would have given in before now! Thank you Joe xxx Thanks to you all for your support, I really appreciate it :lol:

4th one down is the shot for me, like that alot. well captured Kelly

That is more of insomnia thinking than it is pub talk!! Spot on thinking though!

You could also just get a big hairy ars.... dog to sort the problem out Beka :blink: beat me to it AH!! :lol:

:lol: I don't know I can think of some advantages to having a pet lion

Tsk Honestly lion poo is the answer!!! *goes off to find link* http://www.dobbies.co.uk/acatalog/Cat-Dete...CFQ9QQgodiU3jfA http://uktv.co.uk/gardens/thread/threadID/5932

I am starting to believe you have a unhealthy obsession with poo Beka!!! Lion poo is the answer to your question.

Ouch!!!! making mine hurt just thinking about it!!! Well done on the not smoking front you doing grand!!

Ohhhhhh revenge is going to be sooo sweet!!

chicken *snigger*