Farming

This is a photograph to be really proud of. It's perfectly timed and composed, and full of rich colour. A beautiful rugged landscape where the moors meet the mountains, perfectly lit by the ray of golden light that has broken through the moody storm clouds above. The sheep stand out against the warm colours of the landscape which sets the tone. I love the way they are congregating in readiness for the inevitable snow storm that's brewing over the mountains!

This is the winning image for me for the simple reason that every element that makes a great photograph has been included here, resulting in an image that is both well taken, and beautiful to look at! Rule of thirds, point of interest, colour, light, shadows, framing and good processing all make this super image come together. I'm immediately drawn to the tractor as it moves through the golden light which floods the rolling hillside. A well thought-out composition that rightly deserves first place in this contest.

It's refreshing to see a new perspective on life, especially in today's competitive photography world. To take a unique image takes time and planning. Oh, and a touch of good luck for the right conditions! I have no knowledge on drone photography, or how you would go about composing an image from above, but I can imagine that it's not an easy task. I'm especially impressed that the photographer has captured the Harvester at it moves through the field in between the lines of the crop. This is a super composition with beautiful light, tones and shadows. Congratulations!

The colours and light captured in this image are just sublime! I especially like the way that the different textures, patterns and types of light have been captured to create an image full of beautiful layers. My favourite part of the image has to be the sunlit hillside where the cattle are grazing. The mist at the top of the frame is a nice addition. There is so much depth in this image that I find myself getting lost in the scene. Imagine waking up to this view on a morning!

This may not have made my top ten, but this image caught my attention the second I saw it. The bold red tones and the simpleness of the composition make this image stand out from the crowd. Rarely do you see images of cranberry farming, so I find it refreshing to see that the photographer has taken a unique idea that fits the brief perfectly. It's just a shame the image has been scanned from film resulting in softness and lost details.

I felt compelled to review this image purely because of the composition and amazing lines which move with the rolling landscape. Unfortunately the way the image has been taken or processed has resulted in a blurred image with much noise. A more appropriate aperture to suit such a landscape scene, such as F11 upwards, would add more depth and detail to the image. Also you could easily get away with dropping your ISO to 100 in the daytime as this would reduce noise.

What I love about this image is the way the photographer has cleverly timed the moment to perfection and captured a scene that sends a shiver down my spine. I love the scene that has been set here, I'm wondering what the sheep is thinking as his eyes pierce right through you while he stands in the freezing snow. The image is well framed and the high key processing and lovely cool tones add an almost eerie feel which I feel really intensifies the atmosphere of the image.

I really like the mono conversion here, it works so well! The dust that the oncoming herd has disturbed has created a lovely atmospheric background. The minimalism of the background ensures the main focus remains on the herd and keeps the image free of distraction. You've managed to capture the expressions of the four front creatures who look as if they're proud to be in the lead. Only one tiny criticism, the highlights have been over processed resulting in unwanted halos.

This is a wonderful monochrome image, one where the photographer has not only caught the amazing light but has also caught some great elements that make this a great shot. The contrasting dark and light tones create a wonderful mood that accentuates the light and brings the scene to life. Capturing the cow's breath and the morning dew in the rays of light is a nice added touch that makes the image for me. Well done for capturing such a beautiful image.

What I love about this image is the depth of the scene. The sheep in the middle look so small and it gives you an idea of how vast the landscape is. The light and shadows along the lines that separate the scene into layers seem to zig zag through the image to compliment the composition. Unfortunately the sky is over exposed due to the bright light and has resulted in lost detail. Using a soft graduated filter would help to control the light and avoid over exposure.

This image is a great example of how using minimalism in photography can create a simple but striking image. Using the rule of thirds and simple contrasting colours, the main focus is on the rice farmer who stands out in the image. I think however that the image is slightly over exposed which has resulted in some loss of detail. Also the saturation is too much in my opinion. Bringing the vibrancy down a touch would improve the image greatly.

This image has so much potential but lacks a few elements that could easily be corrected during the editing process. The image is lacklustre and needs brightening to make it stand out. Boosting shadows and lifting the exposure slightly would make an instant difference. The overall composition isn't that bad however I'd be tempted to crop the image so the roadside on the left isn't visible. It will also bring the herder into a better focal position and make the scene look busier.