New Joiners - Landscapes #694

This image has a little bit of everything. Firstly, an interesting foreground with the wooden hut adding texture and scale leading the eye to the wooden huts in the distance. This then gives way to the background with the imposing mountains seemingly rising out of the mist and cloud, full of atmosphere and grandeur. The light catching on the meadow as well as the granite face of the mountainscape helps to elevate the scene, creating a lovely rural juxtaposition between the manmade and the natural landscape. There is a little bit of unnecessary space on the right side of the frame which unbalances the scene a little in my opinion. I'd be intrigued to see what an 8x10 or 1:1 crop might do to the overall composition. That aside, this is a lovely image, well seen and processed.

This image is all about contrast. There is the smoothness of the cloud in the sky and the broken, cracked ground below. The thin line of land in the middle separates the two, emphasised by the monochrome conversion that concentrates on the tonality of shadow and light. The message is stark, giving the image more meaning that just the sum of it's parts. Thank you for sharing.

You use the words 'lush green' in the description for this image and I have to say those were the first words that came to mind when I saw this photo. The bright colour of the green crops in the foreground is very appealing, contrasting with the darker greens in the background. The panoramic crop works well, ensuring the scene moves from left to right, the eye landing on those mountains. There is a bit of a blue colour cast that could easily be adjusted in post-processing but that may well just be the mood you were going for when processing.

Gosh, this is a powerful moment that you've captured. You've done a fabulous job of not only capturing the conditions, but ensure the whole composition works. The diagonal of the bridge running along the foreground of the photo compliments the vertical line created by the bolt of lightning which cuts the frame in two. The atmospheric mood of the misty, damp city streets elevates the image even further. Nicely timed shot that shows a real understanding of how to create a compelling composition.

For me, this image is all about scale. On first glance it could just be a shot of some mountain peaks finding their way through the cloud and reaching into the sky above. However, on second glance I became away of the manmade civilisation on the lower peaks, which really provides a much needed feeling of scale to the scene. It makes me wonder what it would be like to live at such altitude. A powerful image, thank you for sharing.

This is a lovely monochrome image that has the feel of an infrared capture. The bright, harsh light of summer can make colours garish but can create conditions for compelling black and white renditions. I like the way you've chosen to frame the image, cutting off the edge of the tree and including a little of the sky above and the pathway below. It's an unusual choice but it really works! A classy image, well seen and processed.

This is a classic landscape composition that uses the elements in the frame to powerful effect, ensuring that eye moves from the waterfall in the foreground to the mountain peaks beyond. The colours are rather lovely, with the turquoise of the water contrasting with the lush greens of the foliage above. The portrait/vertical orientation ensures that the composition remains tight and doesn't include any distractions and the overcast sky ensures even tones throughout.

What I like about this image is the repetition of a triangular shape in both the flowerbed and the tree. The fact that they're both the subject matter of the frame is even more satisfying. You've done well to temper that low sun by hiding it behind the tree. There are a few stray branches creeping into the top of the image that could be easily cropped out. That would remove them as a distract and make the composition even more impactful.

This is a lovely example of mobile phone photography that attempts to play with the conventional composition that you might usually see. The portrait/vertical orientation ensures that plenty of space is given to the foreground, arguably the most interesting part of the image with he texture and colour of the rock. This contrasts with the complimentary deep-blue colour of the sea and the lighter colour of the overcast sky above. Nicely seen, captured and processed. Thanks for sharing an image of a little known location.

This image is the definition of a 'big sky' and underscores the adage that the best camera is the one you have on you. Using portrait/vertical orientation and placing the horizon in the middle means that you can include the majority of the sky, showing off the two different cloud bases, cumulus along the horizon and cirrus above. The sun is making a decent attempt to break through the haze and illuminate the wet sand below. The footprints of the two figures in the distance act as a leading line into the image and all in all this is a delightful coastal scene.

This is an image that really transports the viewer to the moment it was taken. I can almost feel the cold and the wonder you felt when looking up at this frozen scene, with dozens of icicles reaching out into the midair, a snapshot of winter. The colours are cool blue, emphasising the chill and elevating the scene. I like the angle you've taken, looking up into the overcast sky, giving prominence to the waterfall. I imagine this was an amazing sight, thank you for sharing. A worthy winner.

A classy waterfall image that does what it set out to do; demonstrate a literal representation of the landscape in that particular moment. I like the angle you've gone with, because it feels like we're looking up towards the waterfall and the mountain behind. The composition is a series of layers, from the water to the waterfall, the trees and mountain behind and finally the blue of the sky above. The waterfall is a little blown out which can happen during long exposures in bright conditions. You could combat this by pulling back some of those highlights to see if any of the texture remains.

Sometimes you're just in the right place at the right time, but then of course you have to use all your creativity to make the most of the conditions, which is what you've done here. The Sydney Opera House is an iconic building, instantly recognisable, but rarely have I seen it against such a dramatic backdrop. Whether it's sunset or sunrise, the colour in the sky is impressive, spreading across the cloud. The portrait orientation work well, ensuring that our attention remains focused on the opera house.

I think there would be plenty of people who might look at this image and instantly dismiss it because it's not a 'traditional' landscape, but to me, it really jumped off the page. I'm a fan of urban landscapes and this is a wonderful example of how to use the shapes and textures of buildings to create a compelling composition. There is the diagonal of the balcony in the bottom right leading to the verticals of the concentrate pillars. In the distance, this pattern is repeating in different directions. The foreground remains in shadow with the buildings behind illuminated. The square crop keeps everything tight in the frame, excluding anything that would serve as a distraction. A really lovely example of brutalist architectural photography, thanks for sharing.

Although this is not a typical landscape image, it really appealed to me because it demonstrated a willingness to think outside the box and look down rather than just looking straight ahead. The little grasses growing out of the cracked land speak to tenacity as well as an ability to endure and survive. With the composition and the light you've captured a sense of movement, and I like that you've composed so the dancing grasses are not penetrating the above horizon.