New Joiners - Landscapes #678

This is a gorgeous wild flower scene that has been processed tastefully and uses the frame effectively. Poppies are always associated with the middle of the summer, and the light can be harsh at this time of year, but you've done well to use the light effectively, lifting the colours of the poppies and the yellow/green landscape beyond. The sea of red is interspersed with blues and white, complimenting the clouds and sky above. Makes me look forward to summer.

There is a tranquility to this scene that comes across and sings out from the heart of the frame. The still, almost glass clear, reflection of the tree and surrounding landscape works really well, as does the inclusion of the person sitting on the dock, fishing. The image is a little unbalanced with too much room at the top of the frame and not quite enough at the bottom, but the processing and feel is spot on.

An image that is full of atmosphere and a lovely example of why it's sometimes perfectly acceptable, and occasionally necessary to place the horizon in the middle of the frame. Those snow covered trees reflecting back in the water work well, as does the aspect ratio which allows for just enough sky above and below the treeline.

This is an image that has a lot of emotion and feeling contained in the frame, aided by how you've composed all the elements. Not sure how you've got the elevated perspective, but it works well here, as it gives us a view of not just the light catching on the waves, but also the beach beyond and the silhouettes of people enjoying the sunset. The lighting is dramatic, especially on that crashing wave in the bottom right. Nicely seen and captured.

A powerful example of how having animals present in a landscape image can enhance the scene. The two elephants really add something special to the image and I love how they're balanced out by the two trees on the right side. I would recommend cropping out the blown highlights in the top left as they pull the eye out of the image, which is a real shame because all our attention deserves to be on the relationship between those two elephants and the other elements in the frame. Thank you for sharing.

This is an image that is full of atmosphere and must have been awe-inspiring to witness. That snow capped peak in the distance steals most of the attention, but is complimented by the low cloud clinging to the slopes, as well as the snow covered trees, all against the backdrop of that dramatic grey sky. My only suggestion would be to tighten the crop to exclude some the sky above the mountain which would concentrate the eye on the most important part of the frame.

One of those iconic Icelandic locations that has been well photographed over the years, however it's rather nice to see an image with such an impressive reflection. In addition to the still waters reflecting back the intriguing and imposing shape of the mountain, the colours of the clouds and general pastel tones of sunset really add to the mood and atmosphere. The processing is complimentary, balancing the ambient light to keep as much detail and texture as possible. Really nicely done.

This rendition of a misty morning in North Germany already has plenty going for it, with the early morning light catching on the atmospheric mist drifting across the surface of the water, separating the trees in the foreground from the shoreline beyond. However, it's made even more impactful by those cranes flying over the scene providing interest and scale. Nicely seen and expertly captured.

A simple, but effective long exposure of a waterfall that is made more impressive by the tight framing and vertical orientation. The colours of autumn really lift the image and elevate the atmosphere. The composition works well, with that tree trunk cutting through the left of the frame leading the eye to the waterfall. Nicely done.

I absolutely love this image. A fine example of how to create order in nature and use bold colours to turn something that is illustrative into an almost abstract rendition. The purples of the lavender give way to the bright yellows of the sunflowers which in turn fade to the blues of the the summer sky. Those fluffy clouds add texture and interest and your vertical composition ensures the frame remains tight, keeping attention on the elements. A really fine example of powerful composition that demonstrates an understanding of how to create an effective image. A worthy winner.

A wonderfully chilly wintery image that uses all the elements in the frame effectively. The light catching the mountaintop on the right is balanced by a little bit of colour in the cloud on the left. The whole scene is tied together by the island in the middle, with the two trees, and I like your thinking using the rocks in the foreground as a nice way to lead the eye into that island. However, there's not quite room between the start of the rock and the bottom of the frame which just makes the composition a little uncomfortable. That aside, this is an image full of promise, atmosphere and demonstrable talent.

Really interesting image which demonstrates how effective drone photography can be to capture scenes from different, intriguing angles. I like the different layers in the landscape that you've captured here, with different textures present within the frame. The scrubland on the left gives way to the rocky shoreline, white sands and eventually the clear blue sea before returning to more rocky textures. The strong lighting helps to bring out the colours and overall this is a rather lovely image.