New Joiners - Animals #620

Capturing wildlife in their environment can be challenging due to so many elements being out of your control and including so much more in the image. I love how you've composed this and the fox pops so well due to that colour contrast against the snow.

Both the leopard and the tree acts as a leading line to draw you in and you can't help but be fixated by those striking amber eyes. The colour palette is so vibrant and aesthetically pleasing and that gorgeous, soft bokeh in the background is fantastic.

I like how well the colour and reflection pops from the eye on this image along with great, crisp detail in the feathers and skin. When adding a vignette in post processing, try to feather the edges so it's not too obvious that you've applied one.

I love how you have a subtle beam of light on the eye in this image, along with great detail on the shell and legs. When shooting underwater you can suffer from a slight lack of contrast so I'd recommend increasing it slightly here.

Sometimes the simplest of images are the most impactful. I love how you have a cheeky Red-billed oxpecker peeping out from the giraffes neck. I'd consider cropping in slightly from the bottom left corner to remove the tail and gap.

This is an expression we can all relate to on a Monday morning... I love how the branches and foliage frames the subject well. I'd consider cooling down the white balance ever so slightly but this is a personal preference.

I really like the expression and pose you've captured this elephant in. The high key black and white works well to accentuate the detail and texture on the skin. I'd consider cropping in slightly from the right to remove the darker contrast above his lower back.

This image works really well in black and white with fantastic contrast and detail in the fur and eyes. Furthermore, the shine and reflection on the eyes really draws you in and I love your choice to do a square crop!

I love the playful nature and expression on this capuchin and the eye contact works well to draw you in and keep you engaged. The shallow depth of field really helps further to keep your attention on the subject despite the cluttered foliage in the foreground.

Capturing symmetry on wildlife can be challenging so it's incredibly rewarding when it does work out. The colour palette is so aesthetically pleasing and warm without being over processed. When capturing frame filling images like this it's usually recommended to increase your depth of field slightly to ensure all the features are in focus, unless you're working to isolate something.

I really love the golden colour scheme in this image with great vibrance without being overblown or over processed. The symmetry works well and I like the fact that you can still see the legs of the subject despite being obscured underwater.

What a handsome bear! I like how you've captured some shine on the eyes which really helps to draw you in along with lovely, warm hues on his coat. I'd recommend increasing the exposure on this image so that we can see and appreciate the finer details too.

The filtered sidelight in this image works so well to accentuate the finer details in this image, from the speckling on the eggs to the fine details on the twigs. The foreground foliage works well as a natural frame whilst also giving perspective and depth to the image.

This photogenic tree works so well as a partial, natural frame for this handsome cow and I think you chose wisely with black and white as it helps to emphasise the contrast and detail on the fur, horns and nose.

This image has a slightly gothic, vintage feel which I really like and it works so well in black and white, both due to the subject and the surroundings too. The composition is spot on with the subject looking into the frame and you've used the rule of thirds guide perfectly.

You've captured this otter so well with a really photogenic pose and the rocks either side acting as a perfect natural frame. The otter looks into the frame which keeps viewers engaged and exploring your image and the focus is so crisp and sharp!