Caporegime
Its for those reasons I have no longer replied in this thread. Its just constant tossed back at you for giving out pro tips and gentle advise.
Anyone in this thread could produce work along these standards several years back. I used to think a bounced flash picture of my Volkswagon keyring was a portfolio worthy shot.. or a picture of a leaf that the light made it look like metalic. I remember raving out how good it was to a photography teacher. Now I understand the face he pulled.
Taking in advise/cric and applying it is "The" only way to learn quickly.
Its not just this thread, it's the OP's attitude when confronted with criticism of his idea, whether it is the choice of lenses (200/2.0) or this. Just constant excuses.
Accept the crit, learn, improve next time.
Don't waste time arguing, go take some more pictures instead.