>>3068836Most photographers I feel aren't the best at giving critique. One problem is that while the word critique means discussion and analysis, people always make it synonymous with negative criticism.
Another problem is most photographers are too wrapped up in their own work to have much to say about somebody else's. It's truly rare that I hear a critique that doesn't feel forced, and biased in the way of seeing of the photographer/creative who's giving it.
Maybe it's too much to expect in such a visual medium where most people expect the picture to do most of the talking, so all people can think to say is "great light/composition/framing". And let's be honest, not everyone puts much thought into the narrative of the photographs they take or any deeper meaning that they might hold.
Most people shoot what they find interesting and usually the pursuit of the subject itself is all there is to the photograph. Is this a bad thing? I don't really know. Sometimes, it's nice to go beyond that, but sometimes, the simplest methods work best.
>And the easiest way to do that is to pretend that you care about other peoples photos so they might be encouraged to like and follow yours in return. Indeed. I only leave comments if I really want to, and have something genuine to say without expecting anything back.
