A Right Angle

This is a superb shot of balconies, looking straight up towards the sky (although a blue one may have provided better contrast). By discovering this angle, the image has added interest – we’ve seen buildings straight-on many times before, so this one creates attention by presenting things from a less-familiar perspective. In this case the right angle of the balcony is portrayed as such, without the distortion that a wide angle can create if not square-on.

The crisp terracotta colours of this pavement are eye-catching. Having studied the different lines and angles of all the paving bricks, one can only admire the craftmanship of whoever who created it, and then thank the photographer for recognising the opportunity to capture it.

There’s a story here: The fence appears to have been around for some time, preserved by several applications of white-wash or paint. Perhaps it was first installed when the tree was a comparative sapling in the corner of the garden, before it expanded and pushed the fence out of true. A lovely shot - and a lovely right angle!

This is a fascinating close-up of stacked items. There’s even a hint of more interest within the reflections of the chrome. I’m so glad that you’ve told me what they were, I had been barking up the wrong tree until I had noticed the entry in the description.

I have tended to pick out images that have focused on a right angle rather than have happened to capture one when taking something else. This one is clearly of a right angle and is interesting because of the different materials and colours involved. It just goes to show what can be discovered when you take the trouble to look for it.

Modern architecture can be very interesting, as well as providing many right angles. I love the attractive tones of blue captured in this image and all the leading lines taking the eye to the centre. Even the reflections do this, and these are curiously fascinating.

I liked the green tones in this image and the excellent composition. Then I found difficulty in understanding the title and what, exactly, the image was of. It is, never-the-less, a very pleasing image and deserves a Highly Commended award for that reason.

As the title suggests, these are interesting contrasts, not only of the constructions but also the colours. The verticals are vertical and the right angle nicely central. I am fascinated by the distribution of the diamond shaped cut-outs and may have enjoyed more of them at the expense of the orange cladding (I assume that’s what it is?) but the whole balances nicely to gain a place in my top ten.

What better than the corner of a games pitch for a right angle? I love the perspective, providing the full context of this situation. You certainly found the ‘right angle’ with this shot (excuse the pun). From the focal point of the near corner the wonderful skyline appears beyond.

There had to be a set square (or similar) in my top ten choices. After all, what could define “A Right Angle” better? This image suggests that care and attention has been given to the layout and crop of these engineer’s tools. More of interest to a fellow engineer, perhaps, and thus gain inclusion in my top ten.

The striking colours of this image are what drew my attention to it. It is clearly of a right angle, bang in the centre, although there are many more if you include those of the brickwork. You might not expect that such a simple shot could win this contest, but it has! The detail allows you to admire the skill of the bricklayer, whilst the crop has been carefully considered to provide a most pleasing balance.

I love this example of what can be found by looking up and around. Not just that, but also angling the shot for greater effect. Right Angles can be boring when presented along familiar vertical and horizontal lines, so this invites further inspection. Having stopped to study it, there are loads of detail to fascinate and consider.

The contrast between blue and yellow in this simple documentary image helped to make it stand right out. The composition is good, being directly above the corner (and without any sign of feet). What makes an otherwise ‘plain’ image interesting is the focal point provided by the blemish in the line. For others it might have been a reason for not even bothering to record it, so thank you for taking the trouble!

I couldn’t take my eyes off this delightful feline. I know the subject of this contest was “A Right Angle”, but there is one here and the whole is beautifully composed. The detail captured in the woodwork is wonderful and I would have awarded more if I hadn’t felt that the subject was the cat rather than the right angle.

This is a fascinating shot. I’m wondering where the base is (which way is “up”). The lighting suggests that, rather than this being a pillar on a wall, it may be at it appears here – a pillar supporting two beams. I like the contrast in the brickwork and the intrigue that I’ve just described. A good image should provoke thought.

There is little doubt about the subject of this wonderful photo. The image seems a little washed-out, however, as I think it would be improved if the colours were more saturated. I feel that the contrast between black tarmac and yellow lines would create an even more striking result, and even better if the red could be pulled from the bricks. I congratulate you for producing a well-cropped image that is smack on brief.