New Joiners - Animals #572

I love the crisp detail on this image with great focus and a perfect depth of field. It works well in black and white to accentuates the edges and detail and you've done well with the composition with the subject looking into the frame.

What a stunning image and it goes to show you can capture engaging images of animals in captivity. The colour palette is stunning and the inclusion of the paw in the image really adds to the overall composition and framing.

The shallow depth of field in this image is absolutely fantastic and helps to draw you into this handsome boys face and features. It works well in black and white by enhancing the contrast and the composition is spot on with fantastic asymmetry.

I really like how you've used the foreground foliage to frame this image and also add some separation. The colours from the flowers in the background really adds to the image along with how well that vibrant red pops on the rooster.

I really like the composition on this image as it boasts almost perfect symmetry, paired with a great, shallow depth of field which draws you into those striking eyes and keeps you engaged. The colour palette is consistent and aesthetically pleasing which helps make this image truly shine.

What a stunning image! I love how well the cheetah is isolated from the background with the shallow depth of field and it helps to draw you into those stunning amber eyes. The composition is pristine and I feel the flies add an additional element to add to the atmosphere.

I like how well the branches in the foreground frame the main subject and whilst he may be looking out of the frame, breaking a compositional guideline, it still works! Be cautious with your white balance to keep the colour palette natural and avoid turning neutral colours orange.

Capturing images of wildlife and animals can be challenging and sometimes one of the hardest aspects is capturing emotion, personality or connection with the subject. I'd argue you've absolutely nailed that here, paired with a fantastic composition and colour palette.

I love what you've done here and with the absence of colour across the majority of the image, that vibrant colour on the bill really pops and draws you in. The composition is spot on with a fantastic leading line and the depth of field helps to isolate the finer details.

I think you've chosen well with the black and white as it really helps the edges and details to pop and stand out. High key images are often effective at isolating smaller details or shapes as you've shown here with no distractions.

You couldn't have gotten a better angle on this image! I like how the foreground adds a natural frame to the image and the composition is spot on in terms of the rule of thirds. The moon only adds to the image and almost adds a second frame to the eagle.

The colour palette in this image is gorgeous and I love the fine details of the goat willow flowers as they add an additional element to the image. The composition is spot on and the focus and depth of field are perfect.

I love how this image works almost like a puzzle and gives anyone viewing it the chance to explore all the various elements of the image without getting distracted. I'd consider cropping in ever so slightly from the left corner but this is a personal preference.

The water droplets on the back of this grebe really adds to the image and I love how you managed to capture the full reflection in the water as it can be easy to accidentally crop this. I'd consider increasing the exposure slightly so we can see the finer details on the face and eye.