New Joiners - Landscapes #660

This image is all about scale and mood. The bright, intense light illuminating the sky on the left hand side as well as the mountains on the right and the foreground. That lone tree is the star of the show, standing stalwart against the vast expanse below. Shooting into the sun is alway a bold decision, but here it works. The only thing I might consider is cropping out some of the sky as it provides a lot of negative space without adding a huge amount to the composition. That aside, this is an affecting image, thank you for sharing.

A glorious and classic autumnal scene that has so many different elements worked into the composition. The viaduct is the main attraction, intersecting the middle of the image, made even more impressive by the hint of a rainbow rising from the fell side beyond. The line of low cloud clinging to the hill mimics smoke from a hypothetical steam train. The little dash of light really lifts those autumn colours. Nicely seen and deftly captured.

What drew me to this image is the gradation of the colour in the evening sky. To me it looks like a winter sunset with the cooler tones of the blues dominating, eventually giving way to the pinks on the horizon. The foreground is rather dark and indistinguishable which detracts from the scene, but creating a silhouette out of the trees does add weight to the sky beyond.

I'm always a fan of urban landscapes, especially when there is a juxtaposition between urban and nature. This is a lovely example of this, with the skyscrapers of Atlanta visible amongst the foliage of Piedmont Park. The two lines of trees on either side lead the eye into the skyline beyond, and the reflection in the water works well. I would say that the sky feels a little overcooked and unnatural, but often this kind of processing is a personal choice and what works for one might not work for another. Nicely seen and captured.

Although this photo feels rather low quality in terms of file size (which may be just how it is or perhaps you just uploaded a low-res copy) I wanted to include it because the content is impressive. That woodland scene with the pinks and purples of the forest floor contrasting with the summer greens. This is elevated by the shafts of light breaking through the early morning atmosphere. Must have been a rather lovely sight to behold.

This is an evocative image that really sells how difficult the weather conditions were when you took the photograph. The cross processing feel makes the image stand out of time. It could be this year, or 20 years ago. The thick low cloud adds to the atmosphere contrasting with the browns and oranges of the boats that are filling the foreground. The lone man with an umbrella provides some interest and overall this is an intriguing scene.

There is a narrative in this image that brings the scene to life. The decision to shoot a long exposure means we can see the passing of time through a single frame. The movement in the waves, the sky and most effectively, the fabric in the bottom left. The composition works well, with the shapes of the rocky shoreline at the bottom mirroring the headland above. The blues and turquoise colours of the sea contrast with the browns of the fabric and the headland. For a first attempt at a long exposure this works well. Keep at it!

This is a study in scale, with Mt Hood rising out of the landscape and dwarfing the scene below. The snowy peaks contrast with the dark silhouette of the forests below, an endless sea moving in waves across the bottom of the composition. The clouds that are traversing the sky add some interest and help the mountain stand out even more. There is a little bit of noise in the photo which may have come from over-brightening the image. It's especially prevalent in the darker foreground. There's also a bit of a blue colour cast. Both of these issues could be addressed in post-production.

I absolutely love this image. It's one of those that I think many people would overlook, but ultimately it's got lots going for it and really demands a second look. The image is divided into three distinct sections. The pale, cloudy sky. The 'ripples' and shapes in the sand, and the part of the sand that is shadow. The image has a graphical element to it because of the different shapes and variation in colour and shade. I think it shows real creativity to have seen this and been able to make sense of it in a single frame. Really nicely done.

When I look at this image, I think it must have been a glorious sight to behold, standing over the clouds and looking out across the mountain range below. I like that three mountain peaks in the foreground help to lead the eye into the ridges beyond, and the intermittent cloud clinging to the peaks continues to maintain interest throughout the composition. Despite the lack of light, there is plenty of variation between highlights and shadows. Thanks for sharing.

Images that contain roads or pathways have an inherent leading line built into the composition. In this example, the positioning of the road to the right of the scene allows the eye to be led down and taken in by the snowy scenery on either side. The dappled light is catching on the landscape, with hints of autumnal colour still visible. A simple, yet effective composition.

It's always fascinating to see images of the diverse landscape Australia has to offer. There's the richness of the deep reds and oranges contrasting with the greens of the trees and the paleness of their branches. The panoramic composition works well, with one of the trees perched on the left leading the eye into the scene beyond, reflecting in the water. It's a chaotic scene but you do a good job of making sense of it.

There's something about this image that I was drawn towards. Unfortunately you haven't left much information regarding what format it was shot on, other than the location, so I'm left guessing at your process. To me it has the feeling of film, and to that end there is a timelessness to it, and with very few signs of modernity, the image could have been taken many eons ago. This feeling is enhanced by the sepia toning. An intriguing scene that leaves me with more questions than answers.

This is a rather satisfying image that does a good job of using all the elements in the frame to great effect. The two main elements that interact in this scene are the yellow and white umbrella and blue sky dotted with those fluffy white clouds. The colours compliment each other, as do the shapes with the sky full of 'dots' and the umbrella full of 'lines'. The only suggestion I would make would be to straighten the horizon (if doing so didn't interfere with the umbrella) to make the image even more effective.