There’s an enchanting quality to the light to this magical forest scene. The high-key tones have been handled with skill, capturing just enough detail in the ice-covered branches. The result is a beautifully atmospheric image that really captures a wonderful sense of space and light. The clever use of in-camera multiple exposure was inspired, and the photographer has done well to master the technique without making it too obvious what they were up to.
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From shooting during the golden hour to working with high contrast and heavy shadows in the midday light - this contest is all about light and land! Get experimental and try taking a different approach to the theme to stand out.
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Everyone loves a good ‘lone tree’ shot, but this takes the notion to dizzy new heights, thanks in part to the photographer’s canny use of a drone. The refreshing point of view a drone can facilitate opens up whole new worlds of creativity, allowing for images like this to be captured. The vista has been well-seen and realised. The hard-raking light helps create wonderful graphic shadows and shapes on the crisp green grass.
The bold and simple composition works a treat in this stunning image. The calm tranquility rendered by the long exposure contrasts spectacularly well with the harsh sharpness of the lightning bolt and the storm clouds. Together, these elements create a scene loaded with drama and tension. It’s great to see a fresh interpretation of this much-photographed structure. Well done.
