New Joiners - Animals #558

The shallow depth of field and smooth bokeh in the background really draws you into the subject and the colour pops really well. The focus is crisp and sharp and you've exposed it well, avoiding any blown highlights or lost details.

Images with interaction between subjects are often highly sought after but they can be challenging due to the depth of field and elements that are out of our control. You've done a great job here despite challenging light conditions and whilst the tip of an antler has been cut off, it's not distracting.

The personality of these two are really shining through in this image and when it comes to technical aspects, it's really hit all the key points including focus, depth of field, white balance and exposure. The lighting is divine and well balanced.

I like how well the trees in the background frame this image and draws you into the lovely subject. The depth of field is spot on to ensure the background isn't distracting and the exposure is perfect with no lost details.

I love the atmosphere in this image and I think you've chosen the sepia colour palette as it works incredibly well. The shallow depth of field ensures nothing distracts away from the main subject although I'd consider cropping in slightly from the bottom to move the tiny elements peeping in.

What a vibrant, stunning bird! I love how well the colour pops against the bright backdrop. The shape of the wings is aesthetically pleasing and it works well as a high key image. I'd consider either cropping out the berry on the far right or if this is a crop, including more of the twig.

I really love the angle of this image and how well the foliage in the foreground and the legs in the back frames the shot. The pin sharp focus on the eye is pristine and whilst the image is fabulous without processing, I'd consider increasing the contrast and vibrance just a touch to bring out its full potential.

The colour palette and light in this image is really aesthetically pleasing and I love how well it frames the subject. The shallow depth of field really helps to draw you in and despite being a dark subject, you've exposed it really well and lost no detail.

It can be tricky to capture a great image of animals from behind cages or bars but you've done a fabulous job here, even adding to the narrative. I like the grungy contrast and the focus and depth of field are spot on.

The shallow depth of field is fabulous here and really draws you into those golden eyes, which works well with the colour palette of the image. The focus is perfect and I love the composition with your subject centralised and direct eye contact.

The light and colour palette in this image is natural and gorgeous: it shows you can get great images on bright days. The focus is perfectly crisp and sharp and the shallow depth of field works well to draw you in.

I love how well the reflection of the bear has been captured in this image and the log in the foreground almost acts as a partial natural frame. Typically with wildlife it's advisable to have a faster shutter speed in case of any movement to avoid motion blur.

The foliage in the foreground frames this owl incredibly well and I like the warm colour palette. When subjects are relatively static you can justify slowing your shutter speed down so that your ISO doesn't have to go too high, reducing any quality loss.

What a divine image! I love the high key background and you've captured some fantastic action which really complements the image. The focus is spot on, the exposure is fantastic and I really like the composition as it draws you in.