New Joiners - Landscapes #613

Interesting, moody monochrome image that builds up layer upon layer. There's the water in the foreground, then the dark line of land that runs through the heart of the scene before we return to the lighter tones of the water, and in turn this contrasts with the dark hills beyond. The sky has a mixture of light and mid-tone elements that work well together. The bench and the person walking add a lovely sense of scale to the scene. The horizon is a bit wonky, something that could be easily rectified in post-processing.

It can be really hard to get ICMs to be impactful and not just look like unintentional camera shake, but this is a really nice example. There is a sense of the subject matter but enough abstraction to make that much more interesting than if it was just a straight forward image of the lake. The lines of blue which are intense at the bottom of the image gently feed into the complimentary browns/deeper blue colours towards the top. There's a sense of lines in the image moving both left and right, helping to add some narrative. The processing is subtle and overall this is a really great shot.

This is a cinematic image that I really enjoyed. There's something about the fog that adds to the atmosphere and gives the image an ethereal feel, helped by the cross processing which enhances that cinematic feel. The composition works well, with the verticals working with the diagonal of the bridge sweeping from one edge and disappearing into the fog beyond. The positioning in the frame works perfectly and overall this is a superb urban landscape.

I love the layers in this image, from the snow line where you're standing, to the landscape below, and the turquoise waters in the middle leading to the snow-capped mountains beyond and the cloud above. Everything has a harmony, and the various blues compliment each other. Must have been absolutely glorious to see in person.

This is a rather fascinating shaped tree that you've captured here. It almost looks like it's been taken out of the Serengeti and placed elsewhere! You've done well to catch the light behind the branches, so it streams through and adds some atmosphere. The stick structure on the far left is a little distracting and there's some banding in the sky, possibly from over processing, but that aside, this image has a real sense of drama.

For as long as I can remember I've been fascinated by Everest, both the mountain itself and those who climb it (and those who lose their life to the mountain). There's something about the quality of light in the Himalayas that really makes an image stand out. Those crisp blues and the snowy peaks. This poignant image is helped by the flash of colour from the prayer flags. It must have been an experience to trek to basecamp, thank you for sharing.

An atmospheric image that uses all the elements at play to create a powerful scene. The swirling mist and fog creates a majestic frame in which is the peak of the mountain juts into. I like your processing choices too, keeping all the tones quite muted and enhancing the mysterious mood. The little detail of the cross right at the apex of the peak is a nice touch. I'd consider a tighter crop as there's a lot of negative space above the mountain that doesn't add much to the composition.

The colours of pre-dawn in this image are absolutely gorgeous. The deep purples and pinks breaking into the morning sky, creating a surreal canvas as a backdrop for the water and trees on the shoreline. The thin line of mist rolling through the landscape in the mid-ground adds to the atmosphere, however the real detail that steals the show is the silhouette of the two deer on the far right hand side of the image. Delightful and charming.

Moody, dramatic image that really gives the impression of golden hour during autumn. It can always be a challenge to capture the sun when you're shooting directly into it, but you've done a good job here, obscuring it a little behind the branches of the tree and bring out a rather tremendous sunstar in the process. The backlit leaves are delightful and you've managed to avoid lens flare for the most part. I'd consider a tighter crop, getting rid of the trunk on the left and focusing more on the area around the sunstar. Thanks for sharing.

Who doesn't love a majestic, colourful sunrise? They were one of my gateway drugs into landscape photography and the one you've captured in this image must have been beautiful and breathtaking to witness. You've done well to capture the reflection of the sky, full of colour, in the still water below, and this is made even more atmospheric by the line of mist that is visible close to the surface. The silhouetted trees and foliage along the shoreline ensure all the attention is focused on the colours in the sky. Your description demonstrates how powerful photography can be as now this scene has gone so your image contains more than just a moment in time, it stands as a representation of a moment that can never be captured again. Thanks for sharing.

This is a rather delightful coastal image that makes the most of the colours in the evening sky. The diagonal line created by the outgoing tide help lead the eye into the image, catching on the land mass in the distance. These elements alone might have made for an adequate photo, but this has been enhanced by that one big cloud hanging over the scene, soaking up the colour and providing a slight sense of foreboding. Nicely balanced and processed image.

Autumn is my favourite time of year and this image contains many of the reasons why I love that time of year so much. The crisp, warm colours of the leaves, clinging to the trees as well as the fallen leaves below lead the eye into the tunnel. I like that you've excluded the sky as on such an overcast day it would be unlikely to add anything to the composition. The natural archways created by the trees are a nice touch and this image makes me want to wander down the track to see what's at the other end.

Have to say, when most people can't sleep they end up tossing and turning, so I commend you for getting up and getting out. You were richly rewarded for your sleepless night with some gorgeous conditions. Buttermere doesn't often get mist like this, so it seems you were in the right place at the right time. It's nice to see a slightly different perspective too, rather than the one focussed on the trees on the the other shoreline. Hopefully you got a nap later in the day!