That's the single most hideous advice I think I've seen on the photography forum so far. I do take photos because I want to and love it. Why the hell wouldn't I? I have no interest in pandering to some academic crowd of snobbish photography buffoons. I don't consider any of the photos I took to be filler. I don't even understand the implication. The first photo is just an over exposure, nothing really all that special. I almost didn't post it.
I'm not trying to jump on you, but just remember that the people on this forum are having fun and posting their art. THEIR ART.
Personally I like the termites.