New Joiners - Landscapes #638

This is an absolutely gorgeous sunset that you've captured which is simple in it's concept by really well executed. The inclusion of the shoreline with the edge of the water in the bottom right works really well, as does the inclusion of the reflection of the low sun. The ratio of sun to sky is also really considered and you've done a grand job of controlling the exposure of the sun so it doesn't blow out the highlights. Just a really pleasing image to look at, thanks for sharing.

This is one of those images that's easy to dismiss because it feels a little like a tourist snap, but I think that would be doing it (and you) a disservice. Some real thought has gone into the composition, with the cables positioned in the centre of the frame, leading the eye into the scene below. I love the way there is a clear delineation between the land and the sea, with all the various blue colours in the water complimenting the greens and yellows on the land. The colour in the residential properties adds some interest, as do the boats on the water. The 1:1 ratio works well here, focusing attention on the most interesting parts of the frame. Well seen and executed.

I really love the bold choices you have made with this image and how you've made the most of the contrast between the highlights and the shadows. It makes the atmosphere of the image really powerful, with that side light coming in from the left of frame, diffused by the mist, catching on the colourful flowers on the other side. The path through helps lead the eye to the light and the darker woodland behind. Your editing choices lean towards emphasising those strong contrasts which elevates the whole composition from my perspective. You make the most of the conditions and have created something powerful.

It's a pleasure to see a different take on Winnats Pass. Often this is a magnet for people in at sunrise when there is a cloud inversion in the valley, but this demonstrates that this a fertile location of photography, whatever the conditions. The road at the bottom is a great way to lead in the eye to the image, with the steep slopes of the pass overlapping. The distance light catches some of the foreground, but really what makes the image for me is that tremendous moody sky looming above the landscape. It's just full of atmosphere and foreboding.

Really nice reflection that you've captured, with barely a ripple on the lake. The large cumulous clouds create some really lovely patterns in both the sky and the reflections. The light has a lovely quality to it, the kind you get on a late summer/early autumn morning. I like the you've framed the image using the foliage on the edges of the lake, it works well. The horizon is slightly wonky, but that could be easily corrected in post. Nice work.

You've captured some gorgeous conditions in this image that must have been lovely to witness. I like that you have included some of the shoreline on the right with the large tree that provides a sense of scale. However the real reason this works is the three ducks in the foreground. Four might have been too much and two not enough, but three is the magic number. The only suggestion I would make is to crop out the empty, negative space on the left that doesn't add anything to the image. For instance a 1:1 crop would likely focus attention more on the interesting aspects of the composition.

This is a quintessential sunset image that uses all the elements in the frame to convey a mood. Your composition helps to elevate the atmosphere with the boat on the left balancing out the boat full of people on the right. The hill in the background is perfectly positioned with the sun just peaking out from behind, enough to illuminate the foreground. Nicely seen and executed.

A lovely image that builds up in layers. Firstly there's that line of cloud catching the golden light dividing the sky in two with the mountain range in the distance. This leads to the wooden posts in the water, zigzagging across the water which is reflecting that warm, orange glow. The low-key editing helps to focus attention and the long exposure has smoothed out the water as well as added some narrative to the clouds in the sky. Nicely seen and captured.

For me this image could have been the screensaver for Windows XP back in the day. It has lots of contrasting bold elements that work really well together. Those large, fluffy cumulous clouds in the bold, blue sky contrasting with the green field below. This is made even more dramatic by the light catching the field, creating a large yellow strip. My only suggestion would be to crop out the distracting bush and the path on the right hand side to make the image more effective.

I absolutely love this hi-key monochrome image that you've created here. It has the feel of an infrared image which demonstrates a willingness to try new techniques and explore editing processes. The composition is spot on, with that lone tree dominating the frame, in it's summer coat. However, it's the inclusion of the clouds and the foreground that really elevates the image. The two layers of different cloud create a marvellous backdrop, with the higher cirrus clouds above and the lower, fluffier cumulous cloud intersecting the tree. The wildflowers in the meadow add some foreground interest and mirror some of the darker tones in the tree. Masterfully captured and edited. Thank you for sharing.

All the elements in this image work well together, and compliment each other. There is a universal tonality throughout, as the light is obscured by the high cloud, but there is a little bit of colour escaping from behind some of the broken cloud. I like your composition with the rocks and water in the foreground reflecting the sky and leading to the intriguing formations in the background. As your title suggests, I can imagine some of Dali's melting clocks on the rocks.

This is an image that has a lot going on, all of which you've managed to capture in a single frame. The morning mist in the valley creating the mood, shrouding the mountains in mystery. The light of the rising sun brings a warm glow, and the light catching the cloud base adds some drama to the scene. The long exposure provides a sense of movement and narrative to the image, added to by the stream of traffic in the valley, the taillights permeating through the morning mist. An image that demonstrates an understanding of technique and composition.

This image is all about the composition and framing, and you use all the elements in the image to tell a story. The flowers on the left in the foreground are the lead into the image and add some colour to the composition. The eye then falls on the valley below, taking in the undulating landscape in the distance. The hazy sky above contains a little bit of colour and a hint of low cloud. Nicely seen and captured.

This is an effective and bold shot that demonstrates creativity and a willingness to think outside the box. I love the trees that are bent by the wind and the hi contrast black and white processing that makes them stand out against that cloudy sky. This is helped by the flock of birds flying over which adds some mood and atmosphere. For me, this is where the heart of the image resides the stuff on the right doesn't add too much to the composition. I'd consider a square crop focusing on just the two trees and the birds.