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I think it is important to know what, why, how one approached a given piece ... with credence given to the command and control in achieving the intent / voice / message. The earlier point about effectiveness in achieving that is prudent ... whether that be to create an aesthetically pleasing image, or to capture a historic moment in time, or to convey a philosophical message or to stimulate an emotional response. (imo) there is an art (skill / talent) in doing any of them ... i.e. artfully done. Of course, that leaves a wide berth.
To which, I know that many things I present are exactly what I would have them to be by intent / voice. Then, I received feedback that suggests the effectiveness of my intent was not on par with what I had hoped for. I can still like it, and may retain it as presented (or change things). But, the feedback (imo) doesn't tell me I'm right or wrong ... just how effective I was with a particular audience. Sometimes, my intent is for a whisper, and it is little heard. Hmmm, comes with the territory ... maybe I speak a little louder, next time. Or maybe, I accept that only a few will hear the softness of the message.
Even within FM ... with the amount of cross-posting into PC vs. Presentation vs. Gear Forums, the audience can be varied ... and (go figure) so is the reported effectiveness across different audiences. The world outside of FM ... only more so. For me, I try to take into account the varied audience reception, as I consider what it is that I want to convey.
As it turns out, the OP aspect of this thread was to take and present images to a different audience for their feedback, regarding effectiveness. Well, the comp may not be a great gauge of effectiveness, but my point is that the differences in audiences does present a factor.
Case in point, a killer sunset can garner rave review by one audience ... and then be a yawner for just another sunset by another audience. Conversely, a moody low key image can receive crickets in one audience, and get strong favor with another audience.
Which takes me to the point regarding frame of reference, not only in our experience to draw upon for recognition ... but also in the expectations / training of what is deemed to constitute "art".
How it plays in Peoria, may be very different from how it plays on Broadway, or in France or Japan or Africa, or among friends ... and that can be friends who "don't get it" either. Qualifying what is / isn't art ... well, as the saying of beauty is in the eye of the beholder ... maybe that extends to the definition of art is likewise in the eye of the beholder.
Now, to get the beholder to think like the creator ... or is that like getting the tail to wag the dog.  
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