New Joiners - Animals #729

The low angle on this image works really well, especially with the eye level perspective paired with that gorgeous eye contact. The surrounding foliage works well as a natural frame, even more so given the contrast of colour to isolate the subject further.

I like this image in black and white as it allows you to focus more on the narrative and also the expression on each individual animal. The contrast against the brighter background works well and the depth of field is wide enough to ensure both subjects are in focus but the background isn't a distraction.

The red pops so well against the green and really draws you in. I like the shallow depth of field and you've nailed the focus on the eye with such exquisite detail on the face and around the eye. I'd consider cropping slightly from the left to get the bird to look into the frame slightly more.

I love how you've captured the waves crashing against the rocks in this image as it adds a whole new layer to appreciate and also creates atmosphere. The contrast of colour and textures works really well and the centralised composition is aesthetically pleasing.

I love the centralised composition here, with great contrast between the juvenile and adult starling. The background is clean and aesthetically pleasing with nice bokeh and I love the colour you've captured in the adults plumage, showing that starlings are far from 'boring'.

I like the composition on this image and how you've captured the almost identical poses yet with a gorgeous contrast in eye colour. I'd consider a slight crop off the bottom of the image to remove the small amount of food popping in from the edge.

I love the pose and shape you've captured on the wings here along with the second gannet in the background, giving some good context of the surroundings. The colour is gorgeous, especially with the subtle yellows and oranges on the gannets nape.

The shallow depth of field is fantastic here and really draws you into the subject. I'd strongly recommend considering either a square crop or alternatively centralising the butterfly even more, although this will offset the leading line of the wood you'll gain symmetry on the subject itself.

You've got great isolation here from the subject against that lighter background and this really enhances the detail on the feathers and edges. Those eyes pop wonderfully and I love the subtle yet warm colour palette as it really enhances the image.

The branches and surroundings work so well as a natural frame and really draws you into that pin sharp face. I really like the warm colour palette and the contrast from the greens and reds. This image would work well as a square crop too if you wanted to try something a little different.

The reflection on this image is truly divine and adds so much to the overall feel and atmosphere. I like the colour contrast against the water and the movement in the water caused by the leg and paw moving through it.

There's often a big temptation to use a long lens with wildlife but this can remove any context and reduce the impact of the image. Using a wide angle here really gives you a narrative that a long lens wouldn't. I'd consider increasing the exposure on the shadows to bring some more detail out in the face.

The high key feel of this image is fantastic and works so well against those vibrant colours and fabulous shapes in each bird. The centralised composition works well and I love those tail streamers. If you wanted a slightly different composition this could work with the birds on the left of the frame too.

You've captured some wonderful behaviour in this image, something that many people could only dream of seeing let along photographing! The centralised composition works well due to the female directly facing the camera. The exposure is good and the depth of field gives us context without distracting.

This works so well with a square crop and I like the isolation you have against the background. The pose is really aesthetically pleasing and I like the slight motion blur in the tips of the wings to show that this was actually quite an active scene.