One Day, One Picture

Blog Assignment: Seven Deadly Sins - Wrath, originally uploaded by Sheba Wheeler.

I had a hard time deciding which image to turn in for my blog’s monthly assignment: “The Seven Deadly Sins.” So I turned to a specific group in Flickr where I knew I would get solid feedback to help me make my decision.

The “Life Thru A Lenz (Quality Comment Group) “ promises that a photographer will receive five comments for every photo that is posted. In return, the photographer must leave a meaningful comment on each of the five pictures to the immediate right of his or her own entry. It never ceases to amaze me the time and effort people in this group take to explain what worked or didn’t about a specific image. The commentary goes well beyond common phrases such as “great shot” to really help a photographer excel in the craft. Moderators in this group work tirelessly to make sure the rules are maintained and will immediately ban people who do not follow the restrictions. Those rules include not submitting another photo until five others have been added to the pool after yours.

 If a comment is missed, moderators or other group members will step in to make sure five are included. Participating in this group not allow teaches you how to accept criticism but how to give it to others in a constructive way that can bring about growth. Plus, monthly photo assignments keep the creative juices flowing.

If you are considering joining a new group on Flickr, I would highly recommend participating in “The Life Thru a Lenz.” Just take a look at the comments people left on my image. It was through this commentary that I have decided to turn in this photo from the set as my blog entry. I appreciate the support that helped me make this decision.