New Joiners - Landscapes #650

What I like about this image is how the two parts of the scene intersect; the trees on the right moving towards the left and the mountains on the opposite side. The autumnal colours contrast well with the blue sky and the grey peaks. I'd be inclined to crop to either 16:10 or 16:9 ratio to make the image a little more balanced overall.

A simple seascape but one that has delightful tones and colours. I feel a bit chilly when I look at this image with those cool tones in the sky only tempered by the hint of pink, giving way to the similarly cool tones of the sea as each wave makes its way to the shoreline. The colour of the sand is complimented by the sky and there's a lovely bit of repetition between the waves and the wet sand on the shore. Simple but effective.

This is a lovely composition that makes the most of all the elements in the scene. The colours are really delightful, with the pale blues of the sky giving way to pastel pinks and warm oranges. This in turn is complimented by the turquoise of the water, the bright bold red boat on the right and the reeds on the left. Composing the walkway down the middle works well and ties together both parts of the image. I'd be inclined to crop out some of the sky as the large expanse of blue at the top doesn't add much to the scene. That aside, this a marvellous image and demonstrates that the power of a well composed image is far more important than the camera on which you captured it. Thanks for sharing.

This is an image that is full of colour and life. The outgoing tide has left enough wet sand to reflect the rather lovely cloudscape above, catching the colour of the sunset as the sun descends. The cool tones of the sky compliment the pinks and oranges of the sunset, and the silhouette of the fisherman with his rod in the air really elevate the impact of the image.

Quite often we see images of Iceland covered in snow or in stormy conditions, so it's rather nice to see a different take. The bold, contrasty colours and the interplay between the landscape and sky really make this composition pop. Those various greens and yellows of the hillside and grassland contrast with the bold and bright blues of the sky, separated by that impressive cloud structure. The church with the red roof works really well to break up the scene and provide a focal point to the image. Although using the out of focus grass helps to create a foreground, it's a little messy and distracting. That aside, this a refreshing take on a much photographed scene.

A rather effective drone image that makes the most of the dramatic lighting. It's always difficult when shooting directly into the sun, but you've used that low cloud on the horizon to dampen down any potential lens flare whilst still capturing the power of the low light flooding the residential buildings situated back from the coastline. The curve of both the train line and the road weaving through the landscape works really well, as does the perspective offered by the drone. Nicely processed, thanks for sharing.

This is a rather dramatic autumnal scene that is full of life and colour. The impact of the image is increased further by the rainbow arching out from the trees. To increase the effectiveness of this image I'd straighten the horizon and crop out the distracting objects in the foreground so all our attention is focussed on the colour and the rainbow.

This is my kind of image and my kind of conditions. There's something about mist and light that I'll never get bored of and this image is a marvellous example of why. It's full of atmosphere and has an ethereal quality. I enjoy the composition with the path leading from the bottom left to trees beyond. The branches in the top left and bottom right aids the composition although I would crop in slightly at the top left to to make the composition even more effective. The processing is tasteful and overall this works well, thanks for sharing!

There is a dreamy, atmospheric feel to this image which makes the most of all the elements in the scene. The diagonal line of the shore leads the eye into the composition with the dramatic sky full of vibrant colour in contrast with the neutral sand and reflective sea. However, the real reason this image works is the silhouette of the heron catching it's dinner. It just adds a whole other level to the composition. I'd consider straightening the horizon in post to make the image even more impactful.

This image is an amalgamation of both composition and light working together to create a rather intriguing scene. The textures of the rock is really enhanced by the light that is flooding the image, bringing out all those granite greys and warm orange/red accents and leading the eye through the valley. The green foliage provides some relief from the rugged landscape and the light in the background adds some atmosphere. Nicely processed to bring out those colours and light.

A gloriously lush image that is full of atmosphere and serves as a good reminder of why we should get outside into nature. It's an image where I can almost feel and sense the sights and sounds of the woodland. There is a feeling of silence, with only the sound of the stream and the birds penetrating through the towering woodland. The composition works well, with the sweep of the stream leading to the tree that's reaching across from one side to another. The lighting is really effective, with the hint of a sunstar poking through the trees beyond. I'd be inclined to crop the trunk of the tree out on the far left as it catches the eye and pulls me out of the scene. That aside, this is a lovely image that's been tastefully processed.

You've captured a wonderfully dramatic scene in this image, with the colour bouncing off the cloud, setting the sky on fire. This is turn is reflected in the wet sand. The composition works well, with the two rocks in the bottom left working to provide a sense of scale and ground the image, and the mountain in the distance ensuring there is more to the image than just the sand and the sky. Nicely seen and processed, thanks for sharing.

This is a delightful panoramic image that makes the most of the low light and still conditions. The light catching on the tops of the marshes is lush, as is the colour catching in the clouds above. The composition is aided by the still waters and mirrored reflection. I would have liked a little more room at the bottom of the frame to have captured the whole reflection but this is just a minor concern as you've really captured the atmosphere of the moment.

The undulating hills that you've captured in this image really are reminiscent of a Tuscan landscape, as you suggest in your description. The light catching the trees throughout the image really elevates the composition, as does the lines that make their way through the landscape. It's a shame that there isn't more room between the tree on the right and the edge of the frame as it unbalances the composition somewhat. Similarly I would consider cropping out the thin line of sky at the top of the frame to unsure maximum effectiveness. Otherwise, nicely seen and processed!