Things to remember The viewer was probably not there when you made the photograph. The only information he will have about the event or subject is what is in the image. We have to learn to look at images objectively. Having said that, don't fall into the trap of taking photographs that aren't gratifying to you just to please your audience. Not everyone will respond the same way to any given photograph so don't expect to always produce universally acclaimed photographs.
Tastes differ, that's why they make chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
There are a of Pulitzer Prize-winning photos that I frankly think are rubbish. When you encounter negative criticism, view it as an opportunity to learn, not an indictment of your talent or effort. Leave your audience wishing they could see more. I once attended a slide show about Japan by a hot-shot internationally known magazine photographer. The first two trays were terrific.