When I take a photo of a model, there are only two people involved in the creative process, me and the model. The viewer’s role is that of “consumer,” not creator.

Therefore, there is absolutely no value in a viewer providing suggestions like

“change the light”
“show more of the leg”
“use a different angle”
“use a different aperture or shutter speed”

or

any other suggestion about what should have been done differently.

Please know, I’m not saying this to mute your comments or criticisms. I often get incredibly useful input from so many viewers. When I'm told things like

"that just doesn't work for me because it is so boring"

or

"I've seen so many photos like this one, why do you make me look at another one?"

it is extremely useful for me (and my ego survives every time).

For any given photograph, there are a minimum of two sets of technical solutions. One will result in a “technically perfect” image (perfect exposure, maximum dynamic range, balanced histogram, correct color balance, etc) while another group of settings, selected by the photographer, might not be “objectively perfect,” but still provide the “subjective solution” that the photographer desires. This second “solution” provides the image that looks like the photographer wants it to look.

For me, that is both the challenge and the potential value of photography . . . to create an image that is a compelling visual feast and to communicate that vision to our audience. Of course, only a small percentage of my work will ever meet those goals. For all other photos that I take, they will look exactly like I (along with a lot of help from my models) intended them to look. And we have a lot of fun making our photographs!