There is plenty going on in this frame, and it must have been rather difficult to make sure you captured the full range of atmosphere. The light is lovely catching the foliage of the trees, and fading from warm to cool as the image moves from left to right. The waterfalls on the right help to balance out the scene, but the highlights in the water are rather blown out. Next time I'd be inclined to underexpose to ensure the highlights remain as you can always pull out the shadows in post.
This is a cacophony of colour and light demonstrating the beauty and majesty of this part of the world. Your elevated position provides a rather lovely perspective on the scene below. The fresh, bright greens in the foreground give way to cooler blue tones and granite mountain slopes, framed by fluffy clouds above. The scene has a little bit of a blue colour cast that could be easily corrected in post.
This is simple landscape, but it is all the more effective because of its simplicity. The blue hour that you've captured after the sun has set evokes an atmospheric mood. There is a little hint of colour in the cloud, the dying embers of the day, reflecting in the waters below. The blues contrast with the silhouettes of the trees and hills on the far shore. My only suggestion would be to crop out some of the sky (perhaps into a 16:9 ratio) as it's not adding anything and unbalances the scene somewhat.
Hard to imagine that this is a lake and not the shoreline of a vast ocean. As someone who is from the UK and could pretty much drive from one end of the country to the other in under 24 hours it's sometimes hard to grasp the sheer size of the US and in this instance, the great lakes. You provide a good sense of this vastness, with the shoreline giving way to endless water until the horizon. The stark, bright sun is balanced out by the lighthouse to the right and the cloud cover in-between. I really like the light catching on the lighthouse, it's just a little touch of magic. Thanks for sharing.
This is a fascinating landscape with all the different levels created by the rice paddy fields looking like giant steps carved into the landscape. They act as leading lines in the landscape and lead the eye from the foreground to the palm trees and hazy skies beyond. I can't tell if it's sunrise or sunset, but the low light adds some atmosphere to the scene. Thank you for sharing.
A powerful, impressive image of an iconic landscape. That dawn light is covering the landscape and adding dynamism and starkness. The light is highlighting that sharp lines of the landscape, and catching on the cloud cover above. The composition works well, with the lines of the landscape leading the eye through the scene to the volcanic features beyond. Nicely seen and captured, worthy of a top ten spot.
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I have to say, these conditions are some of my favourite to shoot in. When the mist lifts and the sunlight breaks through, creating something altogether magical and otherworldly. The light breaking through the forest and spilling out really elevates the image, and I like that you've composed with some trees in the foreground. I'd consider cropping out the tree that sneaking into the right of the frame and the bit of sky at the top as they both distract a little from the main part of the image. That aside, there is plenty to enjoy about this marvellous scene.
I love a good urban landscape and this image demonstrates why there are plentiful opportunities in cities, especially after sunset. There is a little slice of time between sunset and certified darkness where civil twilight descends and there is a balance between the ambient and artificial light. It is my favourite time to shoot in the city as the urban space comes alive. Here you've got a marvellous historic building front and centre, framed by the street in the foreground and contrasting with the evening sky behind. This composition works well, including the street lights on both sides to balance out the scene. Nicely done.
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Sometimes images are less about how all the elements work together in the frame and more about catching a specific moment. The conditions are vital to landscape photography, from rain to sunshine, mist to overcast clouds, and you as the photographer get to use what nature provides to create something special. Here, it's all about the storm that's moving through in the distance and the way the low light is illuminating the deluge. The inclusion of the surrounding landscape gives a sense of scale, and increases the sense of foreboding. A wonderful example of capturing the moment as it happens.
A classic Cumbrian scene with that brown heathland and moorland dominating the landscape, dotted with hardy trees existing along the bank of the stream that winds through the countryside. In the distance there are fells to be found, with the grey dark skies above threatening a dumping of rain. It's windswept, it's stark and yet still full of romanticism. Thank you for sharing.
