New Joiners - Animals #570

I love what you've done in this image The shallow depth of field paired with how close you are to the wall really draws you in and frames the image with the help of the open window. The colour palette is spot on for the conditions and the subjects expression is engaging.

The light is beautiful in this image and you've done well to balance the shadows and highlights. The composition is spot on with a low angle and the seal looking into the frame which draws you in and keeps you engaged.

What a stunning display of affection. I love the shapes you've captured here and you've chosen the composition well due to the asymmetry. Be cautious when trying to balance highlights and shadows, especially around fine edges of your subject and don't push them too far when possible.

The colour on this image is divine: vibrant and natural without being overblown or oversaturated. The composition is good and the exposure is spot on with no lost details in the shadows or highlights. I'd consider cropping ever so slightly to remove the floor from the bottom right corner, but this is a personal preference.

I love the asymmetry in this image as it works really well to keep you engaged and looking at the image. The expression on the elk in the front is comical whilst still being photogenic and the focus is crisp and sharp.

What a handsome boy he was! I love the expression you've captured here and the light and colour are warm and aesthetically pleasing. The square crop works well and the composition is good with him looking into the frame and drawing you in.

The light on this image is truly divine: you've done a fantastic job! Her eyes pop so well with that beautiful, subtle blue and the reflection from the studio lights. The composition is spot on and the dark background helps to further accentuates the finer strands of fur and rim lighting.

What a cracking moment you've captured here! The shape and positioning of the birds are fabulous and the overcast lighting means you can appreciate the smaller details on their plumage as they fight. The depth of field and focus are spot on with both subjects in focus.

The shine and reflection on this eye is gorgeous and I love the shallow depth of field to help draw you in further. This image works really well in black and white as it enhances the contrast and helps that fine detail pop.

I truly love the abstract nature of this image: the colour palette is warm, aesthetically pleasing and natural and the reflection on the water is divine and clear. Whilst the subject may be centralised, it works well with the trees reflection framing the image.

I truly love the expression on this handsome pheasant: the pose is comical and engaging whilst being very aesthetically pleasing. the colours are beautifully vibrant whilst not being oversaturated or over-processed. Try not to crop too much to avoid loss of detail.

This kitten just pops from the image and you've used vignetting to your benefit to enhance that spotlighting even further and to almost frame him. Those stunning amber eyes really draw you into the image, even more so with the desaturated surroundings.

You've captured a great image here and it goes to show that phones are capable of some stunning images! The shallow depth of field helps to isolate him and yet we still have enough detail in the background to appreciate the habitat and environment.

The soft background bokeh works really nicely here to isolate this handsome male and that subtle light and reflection in the eyes is stunning. I'd consider increasing the exposure of this image slightly to make it pop even more but this is a personal preference.

It can be very challenging to capture good images in harsh sunlight but you've done a fantastic job here! Waiting for the bear to enter the shade was a perfect choice and the foliage in the foreground and background work well to frame this handsome bear.