New Joiners - Animals #740
Caron Steele

New Joiners - Animals #740

July 2024

Entry 20916895
25th
5

You've captured some fantastic action in this image which adds so much in comparison to if the subject had been simply sat there. The composition is good and I like the subtle colour popping from the face, but would perhaps enhance this ever so slightly more for a bit more pop.

I love how the reeds in both the foreground and background act as a natural frame, enhanced by the contrast of colour against an otherwise cool hue. The composition isn't 'typical' but works really well and really draws you into the image and subject.

I love the colour palette in this image with great contrast and gorgeous warm tones without being over processed. The trunk and foliage acts as a lovely natural frame and the detail is so crisp and pin sharp on the subject.

Entry 20930468
38th
2

I love the asymmetry created here with each horse looking in the opposite direction, yet the ears line up so well. The shallow depth of field ensures that whilst we do have context of the surroundings, they're not a distraction.

Entry 20934724
37th
8

This image has quite an ethereal feel, yet it still has great detail on the subject with good clarity and lovely colour. The composition is good with the subject looking into the frame and the relatively simple surroundings ensures nothing can distract us away.

Entry 20938038
35th
6

Phones can create fantastic images as you've shown here: I love how the crocodile almost acts as its own frame to the wider image and we have great foreground interest leading us into the overall image, with a couple of hidden subjects to find as you explore the image too.

Entry 20941536
36th
3
Entry 20945507
72nd
1

I like the contrast of light in this image along with the subtle colours from the paving stones which adds that little bit more to the image. Whilst the composition breaks some of the typical 'rules' I still think it works well.

I love how this breaks the compositional guideline of getting your subject to look or move into the frame and it works so well, as otherwise the fulmar would just be flying into empty space and the image wouldn't have the same feel or impact.

Entry 20950552
40th
43
Entry 20950553
46th
71

What a wonderful bit of behaviour you've captured here and I really like the light and colours which compliment the overall image. I'd consider reducing the contrast ever so slightly, along with increasing the exposure slightly in the bottom half of the image.

Entry 20951167
48th
4
Entry 20952590
67th
2
Entry 20957896
42nd
34
Entry 20964860
13th
5

You've captured a fabulously tender moment in this image and I love how you have some form of symmetry from the mum to the fawn. Be cautious with letting your shutter speed drop too low, although it's clear it was needed here due to a lack of light.

Entry 20965846
71st
1
Entry 20966750
10th
1
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Entry 20966921
59th
2
Crowd and
Expert winner

The eye contact in this image is truly fabulous and with the wintery atmosphere, falling snow and clean surroundings the tiger really pops with that almost intimidating stare. The centralised composition works really well with the symmetry in the face.

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Entry 20962546
24th
3

The wider angle perspective on this image really enhances it by giving us some great context of the surrounding habitat and area. The composition is spot on with the subject moving into the frame and the contrast draws you in well.

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I love the colour and light on this image and how well it brings up the intricate detail in the rabbits ear. The low angle works really well with the depth and perspective and enhances the detail on the fur.

Entry 20967500
14th
8

This image has so much atmosphere and I love the colours and dramatic lighting hitting the bison. It works really well in this panoramic aspect ratio, although be cautious if you've extended the image to try and avoid any artefacts.

The composition is fabulous on this image and I love how the branch acts as a partial natural frame to the overall image. The colour is great with lovely contrast between the reds and greens and the detail in the face is wonderful.

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Welcome to Photocrowd’s ‘Animals’ contest for New Joiners! These contests are a chance for new members to introduce their photography to the community, and get a taste of how Photocrowd contests work. They can be entered by anyone within their first 28 days of joining Photocrowd. After 100 images have been submitted the contest closes and the Crowd will start rating the images. The Expert Judge will also be judging the images and writing reviews at the same time. All the winners, both Crowd and Expert, will be announced after 3 days of judging. Make sure you also check out our two other New Joiners contests - ‘People’ and ‘Landscapes’.