New Joiners - Landscapes #676

A stunning winter landscape that really shows exactly when it is appropriate to have a human in the frame. The ripples and textures of the ice cave are fascinating, leading the eye into entrance where the person is standing, providing scale and interest. The colours are impressive and the processing brings out the blues without going over the top. Really nicely seen and captured.

I love the drama you've captured in this image. Niagara Falls is a place that is associated with spectacle and you have captured that sentiment in this scene. I like that you have given room to the falls and the sky as it adds interesting and different textures to the frame. The power of the falls is evident with that spray and the inclusion of the sightseeing boat adds both scale and interest to the scene. There is a little dust spot that has snuck in on the top right that could be easily removed in post to create an even more effective image.

I really like the clean processing on this image, it makes all the elements of the frame stand out from each other. The firs in the foreground are the main event, with the pop of colour, but they only work because of the incredibly still reflection and the spectre of the mountains in the background. The portrait orientation really works here, as it means the frame is tight and only includes what needs to be included. Nicely seen and captured.

The recognisable and always beautiful Glencoe. I like the angle you've got here with that infamous road running along the right side and the river running adjacent. The summer colours really pop with those greens bright and beautiful, despite being overcast.

A powerful and dramatic panoramic image that has lots going on. The rugged, intriguing landscape is enhanced by the sunset sky above, catching colours and light, especially on the left hand side of the frame. There is a little distortion in the pano stitch, but that's only a minor distraction from an impressive scene.

I love this part of the Lake District and it often looks as moody as this image. That mood is enhances by the road moving off into the distance, speaking to the journey ahead. The sheep is a nice detail, as is the leading line created by the dry stone wall on the left. However, the feature that really works is the tree, standing alone against that dramatic backdrop. Lovely work.

One of your hashtags reads 'simple is better' and I think that definitely works for this. The two structures on either side add some balance by the real magic is in that sky, full of sunset colours. Those oranges are soft and delightful, reflecting in the water below. A reminder of how beautiful and calming it can be to just take in a nice sunset.

This is a dramatic scene that has been captured with thought and skill. The composition is really well done, with the water in the foreground leading to that recognisable mountainscape in the background, covered in snow and low cloud. The light is divine, catching on those peaks and some of the foreground. Bold, bright and impressive, thank you for sharing.

There is something really nice about how simple and beautiful this scene is. There are only a few elements but they work together well. Placing the horizon in the middle creates a relationship between the sky and the water before, reflecting back various gradations of grey and cloud. Along the horizon the distance urban sprawl is evident, and the boat is well positioned on the left side. Nicely seen and composed with tasteful processing.

There's something about this photograph that I just enjoyed, and it's down to a few aspects. Firstly, I enjoy the composition with the rocks on either side of the image balancing the scene in the distance and the trees on the left. The water in the lake is still, reflecting back the overcast sky, the clouds full of texture. The patches of snow work well, as does the cool tones throughout. Thanks for sharing the image of one of your favourite beaches.

This is a fabulous image which has an evocative sentiment that really speaks to the area in which it was photographed. That cloud pulsating across the sky is full of drama and colour. The old barn adding scale and interest to the foreground. The aspect ratio works well too. My only suggestion would be to crop out the tree that's creeping into the frame on the left side as it pulls my eye out of the image. Then the photo would be even more impactful. Thanks for sharing.

One of the most impressive features of drone photography is the ability to capture imagery from above with a top-down perspective. Plenty attempt it, but few are able to create the impact that you have encapsulated in this image. That jetty is a really powerful compositional tool, moving through the heart of the scene surrounded by the textures of the water with a maelstrom of different colours. The boats provides scale and all in all this is a photo that makes me want to look closer.

A rather lovely renditions of this part of Norway (although amusingly the location that's been chosen seems to be somewhere in the midlands). The overcast sky evens out the tones, and where the light manages to break through the contrast work well. The river bending through the landscape leads the eye from one side the other and the snowcapped mountains in the background give the impression of the season changing.

I'm a big fan of cityscapes, especially in that time period between sunset and certified darkness when natural light fades and the city lights come on. This is made even more delightful here by the sunset colours still lingering in the sky. Your vantage point enhances the composition, with that long road in the heart of the frame leading the eye from the front to the back of the image, resting on those mountains and the clouds. A nice juxtaposition between the natural and urban environment.