This is a lovely, clean image that uses the various elements in the frame to good compositional effect. The bridge on the right balances out the tree on the left and the house is of course the main focal point. The lighting is really subtle, with a mixture of natural and artificial light adding the overall atmosphere. The reflection is pleasing, although it would have been even more satisfying to given the reflection in the water of the house a little more room to breath. Overall, a pleasing image!
This looks like it was a cracking sunset to witness in person! You've managed to capture some of that drama in the scene and there's plenty about this image to celebrate. It can be a struggle to shoot into the sun, but you've managed to just about control the exposure, and the light falling on the rocks in the foreground is really rather lovely. I would say the image is a little oversaturated which gives it a surreal feel, but I enjoy the low angle and the drama you've captured.
I like what you've tried here with the light trails moving through the heart of the image. The long exposure provides a sense of motion to an otherwise static image and evokes the notion of a busy city at night. The overall image is a little dark and we lose some of the detail. I like how the hotel on the right is adding some background interest, although it would have been good to balance that out with another building on the left.
This is a lovely, clean, summery image that's just a joy to look at. The tonality of the image is really pleasing with the contrasting blues of the sky/water, and the lush greens of the landscape. The composition is fine, although less of the sky and more of the foreground would have made for a more pleasing frame. Otherwise, an enjoyable image where I can feel the warmth and sense the summer.
This image has a really impactful sense of atmosphere with the low light flooding the left the image and the mountains in the background. The silhouette of the heron standing in the water adds to the atmosphere and gives the image a focal point. I find the foreground to be a little distracting because it's so dark, but otherwise, this image has lots of personality.
This is a classic scene that I never tire of viewing. What I like about your rendition is the angle, so we're looking down on the blue, gorgeous water, as well as the two figures sitting on the rock in the foreground because they really evoke a sense of scale. The snow capped mountains top off the time, although it's a shame that peak on the left has just been cropped out, disrupting the flow of the image. Still, a beautiful scene well captured.
For your first landscape photo, this is a fantastic effort. You've done well to capture all of the gorgeous warm colours of this screen, encapsulating the feeling of autumn through the composition. The flat light works well to help even out the colours and the inclusion of the pond works well too. My only suggestion would be a tighter crop, as the grey sky adds nothing to the composition, acting as a distraction and a tighter crop would just bring attention back to the gorgeous foliage.
There's so much depth to this image that it just pulls me in. The decision to shoot during civil twilight really adds to the sense of atmosphere and there's a lovely quality to the combination of dusk and artificial light. The composition works well, with the bridges stacking backwards, flanked on either side my interesting and compelling architecture. An image that many would be proud to have in their portfolio and a worthy winner.
This is a fascinating image that I can only imagine was even more breathtaking in person. That layer of fog rolling across the mid ground of the image is indicative of so many images I've seen of this area. The scene is elevated by low light catching the peaks of the fog and adding to the magical atmosphere of the scene. An image that makes me want to do deeper into the scene.
I enjoy the layers in this image. From the urban sprawl in the foreground to the imposing mountains beyond. It could be somewhere exotic rather than Sterling in Scotland (not to denigrate Sterling or Scotland, both of which are magnificent places), and that adds to the appeal. The composition works as the highest buildings are balanced out by the mountain peak on the right. There is a bit of blue hue to the image that could easily be adjusted in post-production to create a more natural colour palette.
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What drew me to this image was the combination of diagonal lines created by the structure in the foreground leading off into the distance, combined with gorgeous colourful reflection of the sunset. The stillness of the water helps to enhance the effectiveness of the reflection and the composition demonstrates an understanding of how to create a compelling image. The only thing that doesn't work is the horizon, which is a little bit wonky and distracting. Overall a pleasing image.
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Welcome to Photocrowd’s ‘Landscapes’ 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 ‘Animals’.
It's nice to see someone doing something a little different to your average landscape image. I feel like ICM is something that is difficult to master, but can have really pleasing results when you get one that works well. The backlighting of this image is really nice, and I like the ghosting created by the intentional movement. It creates an interesting and evocative mood.
I completely agree with the title of your image. Why should landscapes be limited to mountains and trees? In short, it definitely shouldn't. The landscape has many different facets and it's great to see cactuses being represented here! I love the contrast between the green of the cactuses and the blue of the sky, helped by the strong directional lighting! I'd be inclined to crop out the small cactus on the left as it's a little distracting. Great subject and use of colour!
This is one of those images that demands a second look. There's so much going on from the high-level cloud to the low-laying fog in the valley, as well as the obscured peaks. The monochrome treatment removes any distractions that might have occurred with colour, and encourages the viewer to go deeper into the composition. The image is a little noisy, but I imagine that's the consequence of shooting from the air. Intriguing stuff.
This isn't a traditional landscape image, but something about it kept me coming back for another look. What you've demonstrated with this image is an inherent understanding of how to position elements within the frame to create a compelling composition. The red wall of the interior contrasts well with the bright blue sky and sea, traversed by the tree. The chap laying on his back on the bench just tops off the composition. It might not be a traditional landscape but it really shows creative thought and talent.