New Joiners - Animals #536

With cameras so readily available these days, it can sometimes be difficult to capture new and unique images of wildlife. I LOVE what you've done here! The exposure is spot on and the focus is good: I'd have considering increasing the depth of field to ensure the entire subject is in focus.

I really like the square crop on this image and think it works really well in black and white, bringing out the detail and shine in the subjects eye. When working in harsh light, try to ensure you don't clip highlights which can be easier said than done in high contrast scenarios!

Dunnocks are often overlooked as a subject but you've shown here how beautiful they are! I love how the red of the eye is subtly standing out from the image and the clean background and foreground, paired with the bramble line, draws you into the subject and image.

You've absolutely nailed this image! The light catching in his eye is divine and his pose and expression of anticipation and intrigue is beautiful. His body positioning really draws you into the image and I love the subtle, warm hues.

I love the pose on this image and the colours really pop and draw you in. I would strongly recommend adding a slight, subtle vignette to the image as well as adding a touch of contrast and vibrance to bring out it's full potential!

The soft foreground paired with the pin sharp eye on this heron works really well and draws you into the image. I would consider applying a slight vignette to the image to draw you in even more to that vibrant yellow eye!

I love the expression on this jaguar and the fact that he's looking into the frame really draws you into the image. Be cautious when adding a vignette to your image so that it's not too obvious that it's been applied.

Photographing subjects through fencing can be difficult at the best of the time and often detracts away from the image. With this image however, you've really nailed it, especially with the eyes not being obscured in any way and the high contrast nature of the image.

I love the symmetry in this image and how his legs and shell act as a natural frame for his face. I would consider cropping and rotating this image slightly to straighten it out as I feel this subtle change would make a huge difference!

The piercing stare and beautifully vibrant eyes on this subject really draws you into the image and keeps you fixated. The branches surrounding the owls act as a natural frame to help draw you in even further and technically, the exposure and focus are good.

The colour and bokeh on this image is absolutely gorgeous and I love how the foreground foliage acts as a natural frame, as well as adding some depth. The pose is great and the focus and depth of field are spot on.

It doesn't look like this grumpy subject is best pleased at being photographed! I love how the personality is shining through and the vibrant red on the comb and wattle is fabulous. The focus is crisp and the depth of field ensure the background isn't distracting.

What an incredible encounter this must have been, despite the slight trepidation! The lane acts as a leading line, drawing you into the subject and the gorgeous, autumnal foliage frames the image perfectly, with the lynx looking into the image.