sk photography

I am relatively new to this site. I have been enjoying the

photography and learning by observation, but have only recently

signed up. I have posted 3 photographs for critique. My questions

revolve around the rating categories of originality and aesthetics.

In trying to be a contributing member and rate appropriately, how

does one take into account subject taste and technical proficiency.

I have seen shots there reasonably original, although frankly

originality is pretty rare, but have some technical flaw such as poor

exposure, lack of sharpness,etc. Also, I for one have seen enough

macro shots of flies, should a person just not rate images whose

subject matter is not to his taste? I guess I am hinting at another

category such as technical proficiency in rating photos. Also, maybe

a comment should be required to rate a photo so the photographer will

have some idea why the rater gave the rating he or she did. Sorry

for the long post.

Stan