Landscapes in black and white

There are some really lovely elements to this image. A wide angle lens showing off the epic landscape to its fullest. The composition is good but because it has such a graphic feel It would have been nice to see the bend fully centred in the picture. Either by shifting the point of view slightly tot he left or even cropping off the right a little. I do find the colouring a little distracting. I think it's unnecessary push picture so far from reality when what is there is already beautiful enough. That said there are still many merits here and it was so close to an award. Good work.

There are so many elements to this image that I like. The dramatic lighting emphasising the geological structure of the volcanoes. And the mist in the valley that helps to make the silhouetted foliage in the foreground stand out and create depth in the image. I do think the composition would be stronger if the tree that cuts the horizon line on left hand side of the photo was cropped out. Allowing the viewers eye to flow through the picture and not get distracted. This is a minor thing easily fixed though, a really great shot overall, well done.

Just a spectacular image here. A great example of perfect timing; backed up with a beautiful composition and technical finesse. I love the movement in the waves from the slow shutter speed. Such dynamic lighting really makes the mountain and clouds stand out. Great work congratulations.

A truly great example of Cartier-Bresson's "decisive moment". Coupled with an intensely graphic composition makes this image incredibly striking. There are so many things about this photo I love. From the perfect lines of the field, to the perfect lighting half shadowing the furrows. And of course the figures themselves perfectly placed and positioned with the light again making those amazing shapes that define the shot. This certainly isn't the archetypal landscape image but I think it just about fits the remit. And I simply could't ignore the strength of it. Fantastic work.

A really innovative and well executed photo. I love how you only show the reflection. With the leaves, punctuating, contrasting and abstracting further. So many gorgeous shapes and lines. I find it highly reminiscent of M.C. Escher's "Three Worlds". A really spectacular print. Now all you need is a fish! A simple concept executed perfectly here. Great shot.