New Joiners - Landscapes #531

There's plenty of atmosphere in this shot and I was initially drawn to the hint of mist in the valley beyond. I like how the pile of rocks in the foreground mirrors the peaks behind, and the ribbon of cloud above. The frustrating thing is I want to see what's beyond the rocks, I want more of a view into the valley so I end up wishing that you'd composed the shot a little higher up so more of the scene beyond is revealed.

I really enjoyed the juxtaposition in this image between the birds drying their wings on the jetty and the power station in the background. It tells the story of how nature exists alongside human industrialisation. The panorama allows for the inclusion of more birdlife and gives room to the power station on the right hand side. What really makes the image pop is the light that's hitting the power station, the hint of colour in the sky and on the steam rising from the chimney, standing in contrast to the dark silhouettes of the bird. I would have liked to have seen the full reflection of the power station in the water, but that aside this is a great shot!

This image has a lovely feeling to it. I can almost sense the warm air and feel the end of the day approaching. The windmill on it's own would have been a rather intriguing shot, but the addition of the tree on the right side adds something to the composition. I like that there are no other distractions in the image, and the tight crop ensures that the windmill stays front and centre. The image is a little dark and could benefit from lifting the shadows just a small amount.

This is a really intriguing scene that's been well composed and captured. That curve that makes it's way up the image to the skeletal frame of the tree is rather delightful, and the colourful figures making their way up the curve really adds something to the scene. The juxtaposition of the green on one side and arid soil on the other works well and the tight crop ensures there's no distractions. I'd be inclined towards an even tighter crop to lose some of that space on the right side that's not adding anything to the image. That aside, well seen and well captured.

There's so much glorious late evening light in this photograph. It's absolutely evocative of the countryside in the middle of British summertime. I like how you've caught the light but managed the exposure by hiding the sun behind the tree, creating a sunstar and allowing all that backlight to flood the foreground. The three trees on the hill work well, with the cattle adding a sense of scale. The only distraction is the tree trunk on the left hand side which could easily be cropped out for maximum effect. Lovely, summery image.

There are many different layers to this image. I like that you've composed it in portrait orientation, so the layers build up as the eye progresses from the foreground the the background. The colourful foliage really adds something, as does the reflections in the water. I like that there's some haze in the background so we get a sense of the city beyond but it's not too distracting. Makes me want to visit the gardens.

I'm a sucker for a good reflection, and if you throw in some rather gorgeous mist and a hint of colour, the image really sings. Often we are warned against putting the horizon in the middle of an image, but when the water is this still it would be rude not to. I really like how the two islands of trees balance each other out in the composition and are linked by the ribbon of colour in the sky, reflecting back in the water. A classic landscape image well executed and a worthy winner.

This is a classic mountainscape panorama that does what it says on the tin. The many layers stack up with all the distant mountain peaks leading in the eye, juxtaposed with the warm, orange hues in the sky. For me, this colour balance is a little off, making the mountains seem a little too blue. This could be easily rectified in post production to give the image a more natural feel.

Some lovely storytelling in this image. It has a painterly quality with the colour in the sky and the general warm tones. I love the child adding some scale, but also some narrative to the scene, looking outward into the rest of the frame. The boat evokes a wistful tone, and the two rocks help to pull the image together. The boat is just creating a bit of tension because of it's position and a small crop on the right hand side would have helped make the image even more delightful.

There's many different elements in this image that are all tied together by the warm tones. There's a flow to the image from the cityscape in the background, the boats in the mid ground and the people on the jetty taking it all in. You've managed the exposure well as often it's difficult to shoot directly into the sun. Overall, the image has plenty going for it, and demands that the viewer look closer.

The power of three can be really impactful in landscape photography, as proven by these three sailboats in your image. To me, if there had been a 4th boat the image would have lost some of it's personality. I really like the feel to this image, the tonality is lovely and although it's a summer's day, blue is the dominant colour. I like the fluffy clouds and the movement of the water. I'd have been inclined towards a tighter crop to lose some of the extra space on the left side, but otherwise this is a lovely image.

The different elements of this image intrigued me when I first looked at it. I'm always pulled in by mountainscapes because of their sheer scale and power, and this is no different. I like the way the road comes in from the right side to provide a sense of scale to the scene and there's contrast provided by the snowy peak on one side and the bare ridge on the other. The light and shadow add to the interest, as does the low cloud covering some of the peaks. I would have liked to see a tighter crop into the image and perhaps some foreground interest to add something to the overall composition.

I know this little part of Derwentwater well, and it's a fabulous view that you've captured. The early morning mist is still drifting across the still water with the view towards Catbells interrupted by the two figures on the shoreline providing a sense of scale to the fells behind. I like the monochrome treatment as it's brings the image back to it's basic elements. However, the horizon is a little wonky which is off-putting and the foliage on the left side is distracting. This could be easily rectified with a quick crop and straighten, making the image that much more impactful.