New Joiners - Animals #581

The separation between your subject and the background is great here and you've exposed the image well to avoid any blown highlights or harsh contrast in the shadows. The composition is good with the subject looking into the frame and the colour palette is natural.

It's usually a strong guideline in wildlife or animal photography to focus on the eyes but photography would become boring and repetitive if we always stuck to this. I love the expression on this cat and the detail you've captured in the tongue and teeth.

Long tailed tits are such photogenic birds and you've captured this one in a fantastic pose, showing off that fabulous tail and striking yellow eyelid. Be cautious in post processing when trying to bring back shadows and reduce highlights as the results, if pushed too far can look unnatural.

I love how you've used the foreground to create a bokeh natural frame, adding depth and perspective as well as removing any potential distractions from the foreground. Personally I wouldn't centralise the subject but otherwise put him to the right in this image as the wren is looking to the left to draw people into your image.

This image works well in black and white as it enhances the contrast and detail in the eyes and fur. I like the composition as the eye line of the subject draws you into the frame and keeps you engaged.

The foliage in the foreground and background adds a lovely natural frame to this image, drawing you in and keeping you engaged. The expression on the lion is fabulous and the shallow depth of field, paired with the pin sharp focus is fantastic.

I love the goofy expression and nature of this image and it could work in both landscape and portrait orientation which isn't commonly achieved. I'd consider increasing the exposure slightly so we can appreciate the finer details in the shadows.

The intricate details and patterns on this stunning snake really draws you in and gives you a reason to study and appreciate the image as you follow the leading lines. Try not to crop off parts of the subject in compositions like this.

This is an unconventional composition that, in my opinion, works really well. I like the aspect ratio you've chosen and with so much empty space it helps the giraffe to really pop and draw your attention in. I'd consider increasing the shadows ever so slightly on the neck.

The light and colour palette on this image is truly divine and incredible aesthetically pleasing. The composition is good with the subject looking into the frame which draws you in and it's great that the image also has a narrative with the deformed foot.

I love the golden colour palette of this image as it's incredibly aesthetically pleasing and vibrant without looking artificially enhanced. Despite being potentially challenging light, it's usually better to increase the ISO to allow you to use a faster shutter speed to minimise the risk of motion blur.

What a stunning image! The colour palette is so striking and vibrant without being over processed and I love how you almost have to hunt through the image to figure out where the subjects are, showing just how effective their camouflage is.

This image has a narrative and story due to the surroundings which you've expertly included in the image. The expression on the subject is inquisitive and those beautiful big eyes really draws you into the image and keeps you engaged.