Nat, this is one of the reasons I have been hesitant to even begin with buying a decent camera and posting photos. I'm afraid that because I am a complete beginner, with little or no knowledge of photoshop, and am way less talented that the person who posted the landscape shot, my photos wouldn't belong here. I'm scared that I will look foolish. I have seen histograms, but I have no clue what they mean, and how to use them. I know a lot of people on this site would never intentionally make someone feel inadequate, and most likely they would be supportive, but the fear is always there.

Just my thoughts. Maybe a forum for beginners, with some support of the members here would be a solution, I dunno. We all have to start somewhere, and while critique is important, patience and teaching little by little helps build confidence.