Inspired by... Clearing Winter Storm

This is an absolutely stunning shot. I love this shot for a number of reasons: perfect exposure, clouds, reflection and contrast. I love the crystal-effect reflection on the water. The sea and after-wave shapes play a great role in providing leading lines. Technically these types of shots are much harder than you would imagine. The water is constantly flowing making it really difficult for the photographer to capture the reflections in it, but the photographer did a brilliant job here.

What attracts me to this image is the reflection on the water. It is crystal clear which is appealing to the eye. This shot has loads of impact – the tones of the sky, mountains, reflections and strong composition really help this image stand out. The beautiful mist and clouds is an add-on to the image, and gives it a subtle touch. The wide angle focal length has helped to enhance the sense of depth in this shot – it draws you in from every corner of the frame to the central part of the scene, which is incredible.

Anybody who enjoys photography can't fail to have seen countless breathtaking images of Carn Mor Dearg, so much so that you can almost become immune to them and the use of black and white for this landscape is doing a spectacular job. Carn Mor Dearg may be one of the highest mountains in Britain, but it is completely overshadowed by Ben Nevis. It is the perfect viewpoint from which to admire Nevis's magnificent North Face. I love how the clouds float across the top of the mountains, creating a hazy and mysterious but also calm feel to the shot. Well done.

I like this shot for its simplicity – the lone cabin positioned in the snow reaching into a bleak-looking sky works well. The faded silhouette of the trees in the background is beautiful and gives the sense of distance which works very well in the composition. The black and white tones and texture of the cabin look natural and balanced. The minimalism of the image really worked in this shot. The composition and lighting really help you to imagine the scene of fresh snow.

What a beautiful long exposure shot of a seashore. The clouds are showing a sign of movement adding calmness to the shot. It is very well framed and there are some great leading lines here. Its straight horizon is appealing to the eye, and the detail along the horizon is subtle but effective. The slow shutter speed makes the moving water look like fog, and the texture of the rocks is beautiful. The overall balance of light and shadows in this image is perfect. Well done – a really powerful photo.

What a fantastic shot. I absolutely love the simplicity here – how the curves and light play such a great role in the photograph. The image has been designed and captured with a real feel for space, texture and light, and has been really well executed. The human element is gives a different dimension to the frame, showing the relationship between the giant mother nature and us –there's a philosophical aspect, too.

Technically these types of shots are much harder than you would imagine, particularly controlling your exposure so get the correct balance between the bright and dark areas. The foot prints on the snow adds another story. Well done, this is a stunning image.

This is a wonderful scene of a field full of flowers, mystical stormy clouds and a lone tree. It's a perfect example of vertical frame shots, and how to layer of subjects and sub-subjects. In the foreground we have beautiful flowers, then we're lead to the main subject – a lonely tree which is standing under the falling clouds.

The simplicity of this scene is very relaxing and almost dream-like. The flow of clouds is like a waterfall. It appears as if the tree is taking a cloud bath! A very good example of minimal post-processing with good use of light contrast. Well done.

This is a beautifully-crafted image with lots of interesting layers in an addition to those big, poetic clouds. There's a real energy shown in this shot – nature showing its enormous power. It is a vibrant choice to use black and white with minimal post-processing. The light shining on to the ground through the clouds give the image a magical essence, and creates a pathway in the centre of the frame which adds to the beauty, while the darkness on the left side offers a certain mystery in contrast. This picture has a soothing, painterly quality about it, which all adds to the overall calming feel. Good job.

This image is an absolute visual treat for me. The scenery is spectacular, but it's the drama in the sky that captivates me in this shot. The formation of the clouds are giving the sense of an approaching storm, which goes very well with the theme of the competition.

I like how trees on the horizon separate the sky and land. This image has the hallmarks of a good eye and is well captured. Well done on seeing this and keeping the composition simple and effective.

This beautiful image reminds me of Ansel Adams' famous shot, Jeffrey Pine. There’s something very satisfying about the shape of the tree and the way the trunk curves out. I really like the framing of this shot, and the image is very well exposed.

The sky is full of stormy clouds which fits perfectly to the challenge. This image perfectly conveys what it feels like to be out there, caught up in the elements, as opposed to just what it looks like. The choice of black and white adds to the stark quality, and we're left rooting for the tree to make it through the approaching storm.

What a spectacular shot of the Himalayas - it reminds me of an Ansel Adams photo.

The use of black and white for this landscape is adding a dilemma. The scenery is obviously stunning, with the s-shape river guiding your eyes towards the mountain and high rise mountain showing its power. I feel that there is little negative space on top which can be cropped a little bit, because the mist and flat clouds are not playing a role here. But some light contrast is giving justice to the photograph. Well done.