Mark,
You make an excellent point. = I pretty much agree but I feel like being difficult.
It raises the question of just what a flaw is. = I'm avoiding the point now.
Next I'll try to distract you with a vaguely related tale.
I had a large painting of mine mounted on foam core that got damaged moving once. So I tore the whole thing into several smaller pieces, then wired them back together with thick wire and fine steel thread. I used a little more paint to make those rips just a bit more gruesome.. I like the painting even better now. I can find perfection in virtually anything but of course there is still always room for improvement.
So, now I have basically contradicted myself.. My perspectives change day to day, in part on account of what you say. My point was more about finding flaws that aren't really there because of the pressure to give a respectable crit here. From another perspective it is probably good, as motivation to really look close - a subtle change can make a big difference (for better or worse). I still think being honest about what we like is important also though.
-nash
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