New Joiners - Landscapes #654

Stourhead is one of those places that is like a magnet for photographers, especially during the autumnal months. I like that there is just a hint of the season changing in this image, creating a contrast between the greens and the oranges/reds. The panoramic crop balances out the part of the image with trees and the part with the sky. The highlights in the sky are rather blown out, which is a shame, but there's plenty to enjoy in this composition.

This is a powerful moment of action that you've captured in this image. Although there is no description to go along with the image, I know that this was taken with a fast shutter speed just by looking at the photo. The wave is caught in the middle of it's violent ascent towards the shoreline, catching the low light as it flows. There is a repetition of shape between the waves the rocks behind, as well as contrast in shadow and highlights.

There's lots to enjoy in this image, from the interesting shaped building on the right, to the the rolling hills in the background and the line of mist in the valley. There's an abundance of contrasting colours, from the reds of the trees and the structure, to the greens of the grass and the forest. The use of the fence works well, leading the eye from one side of the frame to the other. Nicely seen and captured.

This image is all about scale, and those contrasts can make for the most compelling compositions. On the one hand you've captured this overarching, almost threatening cloud that looming over the sea and shoreline. In the distance, it's evident that it's raining and there's a suggestion that more rain is on the way. On the shoreline is the tiny silhouette of a human, looking insignificant against that overwhelming sky. A powerful image.

Really clever use of composition and subject matter. This image shows the transition between one season and another, demonstrated by the different colours on each of the trees. One is green/yellow, on the verge of changing and the other is orange and auburn, further into the process of autumn. The angle works, looking up towards the trees, as does the lighting and the uninterrupted blue sky above. Nice combination of elements and colours.

This is a well established and composed image that is full of mood and atmosphere. The low cloud and fog are consuming the backdrop, separating the island of trees from the forest behind. This is complimented by the logs in the foreground which leads the eye through the image diagonally, and provide some relief from the omnipresent green of the woodland. I would consider cropping some of the sky/fog out as there's a lot of it that doesn't add anything to the composition. This would help balance out the image. Nicely seen and captured.

This is a really impactful monochrome image that uses high contrast to powerful effect. There is an almost infrared feel to the image, with the darker sky contrasting with the highlights of the sand and deadwood. I like the composition, positioning the deadwood in the middle of the scene, with the broken roots reaching out towards the edges of the frame. Nicely seen and processed.

Nice to see a photo that attempts to get a unique and different view of Bamburgh castle. In this image it's not the first thing that jumps out of the composition, but when your eyes land upon it, it's distinct form is obvious. The foreground of rocks works well, and the boat is balanced out by the monument on the far right. The light breaking through the clouds adds a little something extra to the scene. Nicely done.

The classic 'Harry Potter' shot. I've stood in a similar position myself to watch the train go over the viaduct. Photography aside, it's quite a sight to behold. Sadly I didn't quite get the light the you have captured in this image, catching the hills and the steam from the train. I like the monochrome conversion, it's a nice take on a well worn composition. The curve of the viaduct makes the image, as does the positioning of the train. I would crop out the little bit of sky that's snuck in at the top left and top right to avoid any distracting highlights and concentrate attention on the train.

I really like the flow of this image. You've framed the lily pads in the middle with the foliage around the edges, enclosing the space and focusing our attention. This leads to the palm trees in the background and their reflection in the water. The contrasting colours of green and blue work well and overall this is just a satisfying image to look at. Nice work.

Derwent water is one of my favourite parts of the Lake District and this image is a nice demonstration of why it can be so appealing in certain weather conditions, specifically mist and fog. Although there is no light breaking through the fog, it aids the separation of the island from the fells behind and allows it to stand on it's own. The swirling mist also provides atmosphere to the scene. The use of the fence as a leading line into the island works well and overall this is a nicely composed and executed image.

This is a lovely seascape that makes the most of the dusk (or dawn) colour in the sky. There's a hint of warmth catching the underside of the cloud, and the gradation of colours in the sky are lovely. This is contrasted with the blues of the water below. The silhouette of the boat is balanced out by the rocky headland. One of those seascape/landscape images that just works well. Thanks for sharing.

This is one of those images that reveals just a little of what it must of been like to witness this in person. The grandeur of the scenery presided over by an epic (in the truest sense of the word) sunset, streams of light cascading across the mountains and catching the forest beneath. Shooting directly into the sun can be tricky so some of the reasons that are depicted here. It's difficult to get an even tonal range throughout and still maintain the highlights in the low sun. It's blown out for that reason and can be a little distracting in the frame. I'd consider a panoramic crop which would take out some of the sky and concentrate the eye on the layers in the landscape. That aside, there's much to like here.

There's much to enjoy in this colourful scene. There's the undulating field in the foreground, with the browns and greens of the ground contrasting with the corresponding colours the trees standing in a stalwart line above. This alone would have made a compelling image, but the fluffy, pink clouds floating above the trees just add something a little special. The panoramic crop works well, with the distribution of space in the frame granted to the land vs the sky demonstrating a solid understanding of composition. Nicely done.