Ahh! Michaela, I could have easily initiated such a thread myself. I don't have answers, but plenty of questions when it comes to 'good' images. I have always wondered what I would include in an exhibition of my own.
Recently, I had the opportunity to test that thought. I was subjected to several months radiation therapy on a daily basis and was depressed by the thought of counting the days. I decided in advance that I would spend the time preparing and presenting my own exhibition of 30 images. I divided the time more or less equally between printing colour, printing B/W and framing.
The interesting thing was my selections. Ultimately, I chose images that pleased me and were not necessarily commercial. In fact I tried hard to select images that I knew would not sell. Perverse I know, but this was for me, not the general public. It was a great success and attracted a lot of attention. Unfortunately I sold a few which destroyed my theory that the public will not buy good images, only 'nice scenes'. Or maybe they weren't good after all.
I now have a house full of hanging images that would not have otherwise been produced and framed. I enjoy them every day. They are in the main sort of uncategorized pics and vastly varied in subject matter. People are very curious to see such images but would not buy them to hang on their walls. If I can find a common 'theme' in any of then it may be that viewers are curious to know what is really happening in the picture that made me create it.
Bit of a ramble but I hope it conforms to your thread.
Michaela, am I correct in thinking you are attending/participating in this years "one Challenge?" If so I would love to continue this 'thought' face to face.
Cheers,
Erl