New Joiners - Landscapes #563

I'm always intrigued by images of this beach because the that monolithic rock that becomes the focal point of any image. I love the shape of it, and the fact it's flanked by smaller rocks. The monochrome processing helps to simplify the image, which the rock taking on the darker tones and the cloud adding some much needed highlights. The reflection in the wet sand also aids the overall composition. There are some issues, namely the dust spots on the far left that could be removed in the post, and I would have liked to have had the whole reflection present which could have been achieved with a lower angle.

Some images are technically good, but can lack emotion, and some images have so much emotion that the technical details aren't really a concern. It's much more about the conditions. This is the latter. This image has bags of emotion and atmosphere and it's hard not to be pulled into the amazing conditions. That aside, you've done a good job framing the mountains peaking out of the fog, and kept the exposure even, which can be a challenge. Definitely worth your early morning hike, an image to be proud of!

This is a well-known landmark so it's nice to see a different perspective on the composition. So often landscape photographers shoot from their eye level and ignore other possibilities so it's nice to see some thinking outside the box. I like the shallow depth of field that has blurred out the foreground but kept some of the reflection in the water. The sky is lovely, with the dying embers of the day glowing amongst the clouds and the two individuals wandering towards St Michael's Mount add a sense of scale. This is well seen and skilfully composed, well done!

I like what you're trying to do with this image. By using a shallow depth of field and focusing on the boat through the foliage, you're demonstrating a willingness to think outside the box and try something creative. It doesn't quite work because the foliage intersects the boat and obscures it. If you'd managed to get it into the gap to the left, that would have worked nicely. That aside, I like the processing, it has an almost filmic quality to it.

On first look this image feels a little flat, but when the eye falls on the herd of cows in the foreground, the image becomes something else. The cows add some interest to the image and also help to create a sense of depth with the warmer tones of the herd and the grass contrasting with the cooler tones of the mountains beyond. There's a real sense of scale on display here that is helped by some deft composition where the cows are spread out and in relationship to each other rather than opposition. This is an image that makes you want to look closer. It tells a story. Nice work.

You've captured some lovely atmosphere in this image. The still water of the lake is reflecting the hills and the trees nicely, and the mist drifting along the shoreline adds a little something extra. I like the sweep of the shoreline in the foreground but the foliage to the left and right distracts from the lovely reflection and scene beyond. Cropping out those elements would likely elevate the composition.

I absolutely loved this the first time I saw it. There's a simplicity to the image that is aided by the monochrome processing. The long exposure gives the water a milky look and the wet rocks add to the texture of the image. The natural lines of the landscape prove useful to lead the eye into the image, contrasting with the lines of cloud in the sky. The only issue is the rock slopping up on the left which distracts a little, something that could be sorted with a crop. Lovely stuff!

This is a lovely scene that has been well captured and processed. The elements in the frame balance each other out from the boats on the left, to the house on the right and the windmill in the middle. The cool blue tones in the sky contrast to the green of the lighthouse and the reflection of the clouds works well. I'd be inclined towards a tighter crop, losing the clump of trees on the far right and giving less room for the sky.

This is a not a place you see many images from, so I'm glad that you've captured this and shared it with us. The Scottish coastline has so much to offer and plenty of that is on show in this image, from the rugged cliffs to the colour of the water and the sweep of the incoming tide. Most of all though, it's the weather, which moves across the image, providing mood and interest in the sky. Nicely seen and captured.

This is an intriguing and vibrant woodland composition that has the added powerful element of still water creating a delicious reflection. The low perspective works well here, ensuring the reflection takes up half go the image. The lush greens are prevalent throughout and the image is tied together by the log that transcends through the heart of the scene. The composition works well and the light that comes through the canopy illuminates the foliage nicely.

This image demonstrates how the inclusion of one element can elevate the whole composition. On it's own the ruined castle against the moody sky would definitely be of interest, especially with the monochrome processing, but the addition of the lone bird, wings spread, really adds some extra. The positioning of the bird helps too, balancing out the castle on the left. Nicely seen and processed.

Who amongst can resist a rainbow? Not me, that's for sure, and this is cracking example. The rainbow is of course the main event, but you've used the fence in the foreground to lead the eye into the image and captured some of the lovely low cloud touching the tops of the hillside. Capturing the full bow adds to the feel and scale of the composition, and the fact that you've captured it on your iPhone shows that the best camera is the one you have on you!

The Peak District is one of my favourite places to visit in the UK, and the conditions that you've captured in this image demonstrate why. The weather is changeable and that gives rise to opportunities for light such as this, breaking through onto the scenery. This is an image that is all about mood. I like the sweep of the landscape in the foreground with the hint of purple heather and the contrasting colours beyond. The sky itself is a little blown out, but that helps to demonstrate the power of the light that is suddenly covering that landscape.

Capturing flowing water can be a struggle, and often I lean towards the tighter compositions that exclude the sky because it eliminates some of the distractions. I like what you've done with the framing here, opting to use the trees overhanging as a way into the heart of the image. The shorter long exposure helps demonstrate the narrative of movement and the yellow/greens on the rocks compliment the similar colours of the foliage. The image has something of a colour cast that's a little off putting but could be easily corrected in post. Interesting image that is helped by the detail you've provided.