New Joiners - Animals #700

The contrast you've captured, both in terms of colour and detail are fabulous here and really draws you into the image. The fine detail on the feathers is brilliant and I love the whisps of cloud coming off the mountains behind.

This image has almost an abstract effect which works so well: the movement you've captured in the wings and water paired with the high contrast exposure. We know exactly what the subject is but it works so much better without any discernible detail on the face.

Zoo photography an be challenging sometimes due to the habitat and surroundings looking artificial and cluttered. You've used the wooden structures well here to frame this handsome lynx and it works really well in black and white to enhance the contrast.

This image works so well in black and white and it really works with a square crop too. The fine detail you've captured on the fur and whiskers is brilliant. Whilst a centralised composition typically goes against the 'guidelines', it's spot on here.

Hawaiian geese are incredibly photogenic but also very cheeky in terms of their personality and I feel that you've captured it perfectly here. Unique or unexpected angles and compositions often help images to stand out and the simplicity of the goose and the shadow really makes this image pop.

The colour in this image is incredibly vibrant and pops so well without being excessive in terms of processing. The eye really stands out and the fine detail you've captured on the feathers and eyelids are beautiful, paired with the shallow depth of field to draw you in.

The contrast of colour here works so well with the foreground and surrounding foliage framing this gorgeous lioness really well and drawing you into the image. The centralised composition is spot on with the eye contact and symmetry although I'd crop in a tiny bit more from the right to fully centralise her.

The simplicity on this image works really well and I like the contrast of colour with those vibrant pinks against a clear sky. The shapes are wonderful and I like how you managed to capture different wing positions across each bird.

I love the expressions you've captured on these gorgeous lemurs and the image works really well in black and white by enhancing the detail and texture on the fur and also on their faces. I like the composition and there's no distracting elements to draw you away.

The shallow depth of field in this image works really well to isolate the subjects against the background and remove any potentially distracting elements from the trees and bushes. I like the consistent, warm colour palette but would consider reducing it slightly on the skin tone of the person.

The dark background works so well to accentuate and enhance the colours on this beautiful macaw. I love the composition with the back of the bird acting as a subtle leading line into the face and eyes. I'd consider increasing the exposure on the face ever so slightly.

This image has so much going for it! I love that you've captured wildlife in an almost urban environment and the stairs and bannisters act as a wonderful leading line to draw you into the image. The colours are great but I'd consider decreasing the saturation slightly on the sky.

The soft bokeh background is stunning here and helps to isolate the subject against what could be a cluttered backdrop. I like the spotlight catching the eye and the branches on the left almost act as a frame with the bannister.

The light and colour on this is simply divine on this image and I love how you've captured the most subtle movement on the wings and the spray from the water. The low angle works really well and I like how we can just see the eye peeping out from the side profile.

The colour you've captured in the eyes is stunning and really works well against the contrast of the dark fur. I like the cool feel and atmosphere of the image mixed with the warm hues of the foliage in the background.