New Joiners - Animals #596

The soft, golden light on this image is truly divine and you've nailed the focus, depth of field and composition. The markings on the fur really pop and you can't help but be mesmerised by it, paired with the aesthetically pleasing pose and surroundings.

I love the eye contact and connection in this image as it tells a story almost. The exposure may be dark but I like how the light catches the eyes and subtle rim lighting. I'd still consider increasing it ever so slightly as I think it would still have the same effect but with more detail.

You've absolutely nailed the focus on this image with every intricate detail of the feathers shown perfectly. The background is nice and clean and the image works well with a square crop as if the background is consistent it would add nothing further to the image.

What a cracking capture! I love the colour palette on the image and the focus is so crisp and sharp on the face and claws which emphasises the detail. The composition is good with the owl flying into the frame.

I love how the bamboo and pots on this image works as a natural frame to draw you into the subject. The image works well in black and white to emphasise the contrast and shadows nicely which adds more depth.

I love the high contrast in this image and the warm colour palette works really well to emphasise the reds in the eyes and the autumnal leaves and foliage. The bokeh leaves also act as a natural frame to draw you in and add depth.

I love the shallow depth of field in this image as it emphasises the intricate detail on the fur and paws. You've used the soft box well to ensure there's enough light in an otherwise dark room and it doesn't look artificial.

I like the colour palette in this image as it has a grungy, blue light hour which adds atmosphere. The lower angle gives some depth and perspective and I like the pose you've captured with the mouth open as he chews the cud.

I like the low angle on this image with the strands of grass leading you into the main subject. The colour and light is warm and aesthetically pleasing and I like how the two strands of grass act as a natural frame.

The bokeh in the foreground works well to add depth and perspective to the image and you've composed it well to get the subject to look into the frame, drawing you in. You've controlled the exposure well to ensure no blown highlights on the left of his face.

The shallow depth of field works really well here to draw you into those crisp chin hairs and whiskers. The gate works as a partial frame and I love the subtle spotlighting on his face and how it highlights his eye colour.

Sometimes people are hesitant to go out with the camera when the weather is 'less than ideal' but these conditions can often be some of the best! I love what you've done here and it works really well in black and white.

I love the curious expression and body language on the subject and the rocks surrounding him works perfectly as a natural frame to draw you in. The shadow adds more contrast and I like the pops of colour from his coat and the lichen.

The lighting on this image is lovely with it leaking through the flight feathers and highlighting the back and bill subtly. The composition is good with the pelican flying and looking into the frame and you've done well to not crop out the wing tips.

I really love how the horses mane and ear in the foreground acts as a perfect natural frame to draw you into the horse in the background. You can see that you've tried to increase the depth of field to include both subjects but personally I would have tried to focus on the horse in the back.