what i am saying is for us not to just condemn other peoples work. a picture that looks good to you might not have the same impression on others. each entry, each contribution should be valued.

i also have an entry (PICTURE 14). it may not be much of a picture to some, but i'm proud of my effort. i have to trek a few miles very early morning to get this pic, using calculative long exposure and wide aperture, with the camera mounted on tripod to capture the shot.

some people buy cheap camera simply because they could not afford an expensive one, but that does not make them a less competent or a not so good photographer. the effort thrown in making the picture a good one should not be taken for granted. that is the value of photography...priceless to the photographer when you have an awesome picture.

of course some pictures are taken just by mere chance, you happened to be at the right place on the right moment with perfect lighting, weather conditions etc. i have been experimenting taking pics of lightning without total success. it turns out only "so-so".

i am also proud to say that i have been taking thousands of pictures since 1980, but there's still a lot more for me to learn after all these years of experience. the windows for improvements never close with new technology cropping up everyday.

no hard feelings bro, this is just my humble opinion. do not misinterpret my intentions as i only want to contribute the best and share my experience sincerely for the benefits of our communities.

live is a learning process as new day emerge, treasure the past, embrace the future and live your life to the fullest today, it may not last forever.....