I used to see every good picture I see as something to make me feel bad, and then I told myself that I could never get that good, I'd be hit with a pang of jealousy at their talent, and I would send myself into an almost 'lazy period' which I just avoided photography, telling myself I could never get as good as that one photographer I saw.
It still gets to me sometimes. I still see people's pictures, and I wish that I could be that good. but instead of shrinking away, I use it now to go and take MORE pictures, using their pictures as a lesson well learned and I use it as INSPIRATION for me to take more pictures and get better, hopefully.
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