New Joiners - Animals #511

The expression on this gorgeous young lion really makes this image extra special, but even without that the focus, depth of field, exposure and composition are spot on. The eye line of the lion really draws your attention into the image.

This image is truly stunning, especially with the piercing eye contact from this gorgeous young male. The colour palette, light, depth of field and composition are all spot on and there are no distracting elements to draw your attention away.

I love the intimate detail you've captured on this raven, with crisp focus on the eye and smooth bokeh in the background. I'd consider increasing the depth of field even further to get the breast of the bird in focus too.

I really love the silvery black and white effect on this image along with the subtle contrast between the highlights and shadows. I would consider cropping slightly from the left to get the subject to look into the frame more, without cropping the ear tips off.

You captured a fantastic and tender moment here with the mother and cygnet. The composition and focus is good, but be cautious with your white balance selection to avoid creating unnatural hues and colours in the image: I'd make it a lot cooler to recreate the original colours.

The depth and colour on this image are great, with the entire blackbird in focus without introducing any distracting elements to the background. Try to follow the rule of thirds wherever possible to get the subject to look into the frame.

Canada geese are often very overlooked in wildlife photography, but they have their own unique charm and charisma which you've captured fantastically here. The depth of field and focus are spot on and the expression on the goose draws you in. I'd consider cropping slightly from the right to get the subject to look into the frame slightly more.

I love the low angle on this image, with the trees in the background and the foreground framing the moose really well. The composition is great but could potentially work even better if a slight crop from the left is applied.

I love the colour on this image, paired with the great pose of this squirrel. The depth of field is good and helps avoid any distractions in the background. I'd consider cropping in slightly from the right and don't be afraid to use noise reduction software in post processing where needed.

I really like the blue hour mood of this image, and whilst it's clear it's taken in challenging light the colour palette is really aesthetically pleasing. I would consider cropping in slightly from the left to get the beagle to look into the frame more.

This image works really well, especially with the contrast of colour between the cow and backdrop. The composition is spot on, following the rule of thirds and having the subject look into the frame and the depth of field is good.

I really like the feel of this image, with the bird looking longingly into the distance. The focus and depth of field looks good and whilst there are some bright highlights they don't distract away from the main subject at all.

Despite being a bright day, you've captured these scene brilliantly. The colour, contrast and depth are spot on and the composition works really well. I'd consider cropping in slightly from the bottom to remove the white object in the lower left corner.

The shadow being cast on this rock really makes it stand out from the crowd, and whilst the lizard doesn't technically follow the rule of thirds by looking into the frame, this image wouldn't have worked any other way than how it's been taken. The exposure, focus and depth are spot on and it's a lovely image!