New Joiners - Animals #737

This image has so much drama and impact that it's hard to look away. The light is divine and golden, the action is palpable and the image itself is technically spot on. The composition works well and there's nothing I would really change.

I love the angle and perspective on this image and the inclusion of two sea lions works much better than if there was just an individual animal. The colour is so rich and vibrant without being over processed and the exposure and focus is spot on.

I really like how you've composed this image and whilst it arguable breaks a couple of compositional 'rules' it works exceptionally well. The varying shapes on the wings of each bird adds to the overall flare and it works well in colour, although could also work in black and white.

I love the blue hour colour palette you've captured in this image and the water contrasts so well against the subjects fur and face. The centralised composition works well and the subtle warm hues in the sky compliment the image well.

The warm colour palette is fantastic and whilst it would've arguably been an even better image if both zebras heads were fully visible, I actually like it how it is with both tails flicking up and some level of symmetry.

Whilst this is a natural behaviour with the bird trying to thermoregulate, I love how it could be perceived as a spunky attitude. The shallow depth of field and lovely, smooth background really isolates the bird and if you wanted to try something a little different, this could work in black and white too.

The shallow depth of field really draws you into the subject here and I love the range of colours in the background: whilst they're still perceivable and add to the image, they don't distract away which can always be a risk.

There's often the temptation in wildlife photography to always try and fill the frame, but this can be a self limiting approach and you lose any context of the surroundings which can enhance the image. I love everything about this and the aspect ratio works so well too.

I love how you've used the surrounding foliage to naturally frame this intimidating leopard and the fact that the eye colour matches the surroundings enhances the image even further. The composition and exposure is spot on and it's an image you can really 'feel'.

The atmosphere in this image is truly fabulous and I love the cool colour palette. The behaviour you've captured makes the image so much more than if it was simply a swan sitting on the water and the direction it looks in draws you into the image and keeps you engaged.

I really like the behaviour you've captured here and the composition works well, despite the subjects face almost being centralised it wouldn't have felt 'right' had it been set more to the left due to the rocks peeping in from the side.

The golden hour light in this image is truly divine and really enhances the image: it simply wouldn't have the same impact were it taken in the middle of the day, whilst it would still be a fabulous image with great expression in the face and eyes.

You've managed to capture a majestic animal in his surroundings in a way that really engages the viewer. The composition is spot on with the subject looking into the frame, therefore drawing you in and the surrounding mountains are so striking and well exposed.

The soft bokeh on the background is truly fabulous and really enhances the sharpness and detail on the face and bill. I love the subtle colour from the bill against an otherwise quite desaturated scene, paired with the warmth from the feathers.

Donkeys are such charismatic animals and I think you've captured that well here. I like the fact that, whilst the depth of field is quite shallow, you can still get a feel of the surrounding habitat, whilst keeping nice detail on the head and face.