New Joiners - Animals #792
Caron Steele

New Joiners - Animals #792

April 2025

Entry 23874691
51st
7

I love the angle and perspective on this image, with such crisp reflections in the eyes too. It works really well in black and white to enhance the detail. This aspect works well and a square crop would work too if you wanted something a little different.

You've captured brilliant bokeh in this image, with that gorgeous colour and light in the greens. I like the composition with the subject looking into the frame which draws our eye in and keeps us engaged. The focus and exposure are both spot on.

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Entry 23896132
1st
178

What an extraordinary capture! I love the sheer venom and intent in the eyes and whilst the nerves must have kicked in, you did a fantastic job capturing this image. It works well with a 1:1 aspect ratio and the focus and exposure are spot on.

Entry 23910778
29th
3

You've captured a gorgeous and tender moment here and I love the consistent and warm colour palette. This image could work well in black and white too to enhance the contrast but either works The depth and layers from the foreground to the background draws you into the image.

99 Photographers

I like the simplicity of this image and it works well in colour but could also be a candidate for black and white. Be cautious when cloning elements out of an image as this can leave telltale artefacts behind that can draw the eye away.

8,655 Ratings

I love the expression and character you've captured in this image and he's so well framed with the surrounding foliage. Sometimes when shooting on a bright day in the shade it can be a menace with your colour palette: I'd consider adjusting the colour balance to try and reduce the green tint in this image.

Entry 23878655
10th
9

You've captured some great character in this image and I love how well the surrounding rocks and habitat act as a natural frame. I'd consider a minor increase in the exposure to bring out a bit more detail in the face and fur.

The cool colour palette works well here, paired with the square aspect ratio which gives us enough context and interest. I'd consider giving the cat a bit more space on the ear on the right, assuming it won't introduce distractions to the image.

You've chosen your aspect ratio well with 1:1, ensuring the unique branches of the tree frame this parrot so well. I love the added atmosphere from the rain and the slower shutter speed. That red pops so well without being over processed.

Entry 23899070
2nd
18

What an engaging and comical expression you've captured here. The crop and aspect ratio is spot on and I love how much vibrance the image has without being over processed. There's truly nothing I would change in both the composition and procesing here.

Entry 23899777
17th
4
Entry 23900172
23rd
6

I love how you've captured such an energetic pose on this handsome heron, with both that foot but also the wind blowing through his feathers and 'afro'. The foreground gives some subtle framing as well as some depth and perspective.

Entry 23901415
38th
4
Entry 23901558
66th
1
Entry 23903151
3rd
11
Entry 23903976
57th
3
Entry 23904274
49th
3
Entry 23905577
73rd
3
Entry 23906966
24th
9
Entry 23909367
12th
29
Entry 23909792
33rd
6
Entry 23910293
22nd
5

What an intriguing image! I love the unique perspective and how unexpected the composition is. The depth of field is spot on to help create both a natural frame and also numerous leading lines, drawing us to those gorgeous eyes.

100 Images entered

You've captured some really gorgeous lighting and colour in the image and the separation from the deer and background is fantastic: shallow enough to not distract and yet we get good context of the surrounding habitat to add to the image.

Entry 23913469
28th
4
Entry 23916388
13th
13
Entry 23917072
65th
1
Entry 23917401
53rd
1

The low angle and perspective work well in this image to give a level of separation and you've composed it well despite the brighter conditions. The focus is good with great detail in the face and fur and I like how the leg frames the subject.

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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’.