New Joiners - Landscapes #595

This is the essence of autumn in one image. Those auburn tones and burnt oranges permeate through the scene, made even more appealing by the reflection captured in the still loch. The side light is really rather effective here, catching on the atmospheric mist drifting across the surface of the water. Picture perfect and it must have been lovely to witness. Thank you for sharing.

There is a lovely pastoral feel to this image with the cows traversing the frame in the foreground and the rolling hills in the background. The varying greens are gladly interrupted by the browns of the cows, and the line that they’ve created it rather pleasing to the eye. Lovely example of storytelling within a landscape image.

The scene you’ve captured in this image has a little bit of everything, from the snow covered mountains in the background to the shock of autumn colour on the shoreline. The line of light and the fallen trunk adds a little something extra to the scene, creating a leading line into the still water. I would say that for my personal taste, the image is a little over processed and that steals a little of it’s charm, but photography (and processing) is subjective and if you like it that’s all that should matter.

The first thing that this image reminded me of is one of those iconic 90s album covers, something akin to Californication by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. It’s got a real nostalgic vibe to it with those bright blue skies. It makes me want to know what’s inside the building. I love that you’ve given prominence to that big, big sky. Really intriguing image that makes me smile.

I’m glad you give some details about the vintage lens you used to capture this image because when I saw it it had a rather timeless feel to it. The snow helps to simplify the scene, unifying the foreground, the sky and the centre point of the image, the house. The square composition helps to tie together all the elements and overall this is a pleasing wintery scene.

I always find that monochrome photography one of the hardest mediums to do well. It requires the image to be paired back to it’s most basic elements, where the shadows and the highlights compliment each other rather than compete. This is a lovely example of this. I love the moody sky and the texture in the sky. The leading line of the wall in the foreground leads the eye into the tree and the square composition helps all the elements fit together neatly into the frame.

This is an intriguing abstract image that demonstrates that landscape photography doesn’t have to be literal, it can be abstract and it can be creative. I love the contrast between the cool, blue tones of the water and the warm long exposure of the sky above. The wooden structure adds some texture and ties together the two parts of the photograph. Great creativity that stands out from the ordinary.

This is a classic composition of NYC and for good reason. That iconic skyline is intersected by the bridge creating a pleasing leading line. This is complimented by the leading line on the other side created by the wooden railway siding that is the centre piece of the foreground. Nicely seen and captured.

There’s some gorgeous light in this image, bathing the wooden structures in warmth and separating them from the hills in the background. There’s a lot going on in the foreground that intrigues me. I’m left wondering about the discarded desk and broken wheel... I wonder who left them there and I wonder about your choice to use the wheel as a foreground. The spokes of the wheel lead the eye to the desk and then into the structures beyond which is pleasing. It’s an image that asks more questions than it answers.

This is such a fascinating scene. I’m a big fan of shooting in the winter time and I think this is a great example of why. There is real interest in the icicles hanging from the fallen trees. I like that you have framed the scene and excluded the sky. It focuses attention on the frozen wilderness and pulls in the eye without distraction. The hint of green foliage in the top right also adds something else to the scenery. Well seen and captured.

This is a fabulous, well-timed image that demonstrates understanding of how to create a compelling and dramatic landscape photograph. Although this is an image that is filled with ice and winter, there is a palpable warmth with the light creeping into the scene. You’ve done well to hide the sun just enough to create a rather lovely sun star. It’s a fascinating scene that makes me want to look closer and explore all the textures in the ice. Fantastically seen and captured.

The colours in this image are absolutely lovely, with the contrast between the bright green hill side in the foreground, the dark green hills in the mid ground and the almost clear blue sky above. The definition and contrast provided by the sidelight works really well. The horizon looks a little wonky, which might be caused by the low cloud base in the background. I’d be inclined to crop in closer and focus more of the hill in the front and lose some of the sky which doesn’t add a huge amount to the composition.

There’s something about the simplicity of this image that really stands out. All the elements just work together, from the warm tones of the sand to the bright blues of the sky. The real standout in this image however is that imposing tree, arching into the scene, dominating the composition. It’s almost like a crooked, withered hand reaching towards the greenery existing in the desert. Some really interesting storytelling, thank you for sharing.

This is rather nice seascape that demonstrates an understanding of how to use shutter speed to create a narrative within a still frame. I like that the shutter speed isn’t too long, it just gives the impression of movement. I like the sidelight catching on the stairway down to the sea and the interesting clouds that reside above. There’s a plethora of contrasting as well as complimenting colours to add to the overall effect.

I love the mood in this image, it’s the definition of a mantra I hold dear, ‘embracing the gloom’. The angle that you’ve chosen adds to the drama of the scene, with the spectral trees disappearing into the low clouds. What makes the image really pop is the colours found in the trees on the journey up to the top of frame, from the variations of green to the autumnal oranges. I like that you’re able to see the waterfall traversing the heart of the image. One of those photos that it might be easy to overlook, but one that requires a proper look to appreciate it’s intricacies.