The Hobby Cult

large format photographers participate in a Hobby Culture.
meaning is derived from the details that can be discussed without difficulty or temptation. Doing very little is excused in the name of crafted quality. In the case of photography, they call themselves printmakers, although they never quite got the point of print.

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oh faire maiden, does it matter who likes, dislikes.
when the work of that liker is so bad, isn’t it better they dislike your work? The passer by has nothing to offer but a pssing notice, a glance in your direction. why do more than pass on it.
if their work is good, then your’s may be, but if their work sucks and they like yours, then feel discomfort. There should be a caution, when someone likes your work, check out theirs.
Take it or leave it, but don’t dawdle over the thumbs of network idlers. Too many times, people are happy with any appreciation — don’t be. Work until you exceed your expectations, and never seek the advice of strangers. That is a ride to the local dump, or a nearby ditch.