Bravo. I hope you like it as much as I do
It's just what I had in mind.

Yeah, there are always egofreaks who have no idea of constructive criticism, plus those who actually mean well but often come across the wrong way because of poor word choice/phrasing (I'm sure I've been guilty of the latter. Would very much like to have seen the critique you refer to. FWIW the engagement between these two is priceless and they are totally oblivious of your presence. I only have two suggestions. Maybe the darks could be lifted a tad for a bit more detail, plus a crop to eliminate the two blokes on the far left. Very judicious ie gentle application of a blur filter/vignette might lift the main couple even more, but I wouldn't want to lose too much of the background setting.

Bloody hell, that's a bit rough. Nice digs (but not for me thanks) but lousy attitude.

Sounds crazy doesn't it - 5K for a house, but if you apply 70 years of inflation ... Still in good condition, and even has a 21st century garage door!

Not quite the happy chappy, but good that you got him in with the whale as well.

This one - for the darker tones all over. Really enjoy these plane featuring shots - you chose the good side for your window too!

Lovely exposure with the fountain sprays just avoiding whiteout. The uppermost dish has a distinct lean to the right, but that may be part of the fountain's design rather than lens distortion. Seems strange. Nice definition of the pineapples, tiles and cobbles from the FA20 - the one that died iirc ? I like how you've included the steps as a lead in from the corner.

and larger
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tmphillips/51403781934

I'm thinking of getting the shotgun out - certainly for the part birds top left, maybe the whole bird at the top too. Then the chainsaw for the trees, maybe; depends how artistic you're feeling. Splendid formation capture.

Love the cat, reminds me, I have a GRIII around here....