New Joiners - Landscapes #700

There is something about this image that reminds me of those vistas painted by the grand masters. If it didn't have the more modern building on the right then it could have been entirely timeless. The light aids this feeling, hazy and weak, but enough to pick out features in the landscape from the firs, to the water running down the mountainside. The building adds a little context and scale, and your composition works well, with everything fitting nicely into the frame.

An intriguing urban scene that is aided by the juxtaposition between the manmade buildings and the fog that's drifting across the horizon in the distance. I like your perspective, higher up so we can see the city in a different way that we would if the shot was taken at street level. The image is full of the promise of morning, with the sunrise happening, and the oranges in the sky contrasting with the oranges and reds of the buildings. There is a lot of sky in the image which doesn't add much to the scene and I would be inclined to crop the image, take out some of the negative space created by the sky and balance the frame.

I absolutely love this image as a wonderful example of the juxtaposition between the manmade and the natural world, both co-existing. You've taken the photo at one of my favourite times of the day to shoot urban landscapes, the blue hour, after sunset when the lights of the town come on. Contrasting blues and oranges together, the colours have been processed with care and precision. The composition works well here, with the diagonal lines of the buildings complimenting the curves of the bay and headland in the distance. A delightful look at a little photographed vista, thank you for sharing.

Some landscapes evoke the word 'classic' and to be honest, yours fits that definition. By classic, I means they depict the wilderness and its diversity through one single frame. From the flowers in the foreground, colourful and catching the light, to the firs acting as separation between the foreground and the mountains behind, covered in snow, seemingly a world away from the sunny scene we're encountering. All this sits against a blue sky. The landscape orientation ensures the images layers up from the flowers to the mountains in a satisfying manner. Nicely seen and captured.

The joy of drone photography is being able to get a different perspective of familiar compositions. This is a lovely example of that, with Glastonbury Tor being one of the most iconic locations in the South West. Your perspective ensures that the steps up to the Tor itself act as a lead in to the structure, and your positioning of the sun directly behind the building works to draw attention to the heart of the scene. The low cloud and mist increases the atmosphere of the image, and the portrait orientation ensure we don't get distracted by the surrounding landscape. An intriguing angle, thank you for sharing.

I love the different textures and colours in this image, with the dappled light pulling out different features depending on where the eye falls. Those turquoise pools really add something to the frame, contrasting with the sandy colours of the surrounding rock. I like that you've tried to fit in the whole mountain above, but things would feel less uncomfortable in the photo if there was more room between the mountain top and the edge of the frame. That aside, this is one of those images that invites a closer look.

I like how all the elements in the frame work together, each playing on the complimentary textures between the limestone, the viaduct and the sky. The portrait orientation aids the composition, leading the eye from the limestone to the viaduct. The low cloud adds some atmosphere, topping the hill on the left of the image, with the potential of a light catching on the horizon. Sometimes landscape photographers can shy away from shooting in less than ideal conditions and this is a lovely reminder that there is plenty of compositions to be found, whatever the weather.

Although this is a simple composition, I really liked the way you've captured the light and colour. You've taken the decision to allow the far shoreline to be silhouetted against the evening sky, catching the remnants of the sunset in the clouds above and their reflection in the water below. The colours of violet, indigo and orange work delightfully together and the shapes of two birds flying over really elevate the scene.

An infamous beach that draws landscape photographers from all over the world. I've stood here myself, taking it in and feeling in awe of the light catching on the far mountains. You've done a good job of capturing the grandeur of the scene, and I like what you're attempting with the composition, placing the large rock in the foreground and demonstrating it's relationship to the mountains in the distance. The low light catching on the snowy caps really elevates the scene and I also like the textures you've capture in the sand, which have a relationship with the textures of the snowy mountains. The blues in the sky are a little overcooked and feel almost unreal. I'd be inclined to reduce the saturation of the blues to improve the colour cast, but otherwise there is plenty to be proud here.

This is one of the most recognisable locations in the UK, but for good reason. The silhouette of Bamburgh Castle presiding over the sandy coastline makes for a rather lovely composition, especially at either end of the day. Being on the east coast means that sunrise is particularly appropriate and your photo is a perfect example of this. Those gorgeous purple and orange hues catching the cloud base add some interest to the sky, with the impending sunrise ensuring there is light on the horizon. Composing with the rocky shoreline revealed at low tide works well as an interesting foreground, and the image is elevated by the colour of the sky reflecting in the wet sand. I'm sure it was a little frustrating to share the beach with another photographer but I rather like their presence providing a sense of scale to proceedings. Lovely rendition and a worthy winner.

This image almost has a 2D feel with all the colours and textures merging together, the dark greens of the firs giving way to the fresher greens beyond, all set against the greys and blues of the textured rock face. I like that you have made the decision to exclude the sky so all of our attention remains on the scene. Your composition works well, with the eye always ending up at that flow of water, as you call it, the source of the river and the source of your whole composition. Aided by flat light which ensures no part the image is overwhelming, this demonstrates an understanding of how to position elements in the frame.

This image brings to mind the prairies of the mid-west in all those book I used to read. There's something romantic about the lone homestead, seemingly in the middle of nowhere. I like the positioning of the house on the left of the frame, the field of wildflowers stretching out in the foreground. The cloudy sky has 'big sky' energy, light breaking through to illuminate the yellows and greens of the field. That big gap in the cloud revealing the blue sky suggests better weather is on the way, and all in this is an evocative scene.

An intriguing scene. Unfortunately you don't shed much light on the location or your reasoning behind the composition in the caption, so I'm left wondering about your thought process. I like the composition, with the moss-laden rocks in the foreground leading the eye to the sea beyond and light catching on the far headland. There is a hint of turquoise in the water, complimenting the blue sky which is full of high, cirrus cloud, wispy and inviting. However, the element(s) that makes the image for me are the birds flying through. They provide scale and interest. Love all the different colours and textures, thanks for sharing.

A well known composition, but for good reason, as it is an impressive vista, especially if it's the first time you've seen it. As ever, Buachaille Etive is shrouded in low cloud, obscuring the top, but that aids the image, adding atmosphere and moodiness to the scene. Autumn is in full swing, and it's nice to see some of those orange and yellow leaves clinging on to the iconic tree on the left before the inevitably storms roll in and steal them all. The long exposure is enough to add some moment to the water but not too much as to allow the wind to blur the surrounding foliage. The processing is subtle and this is just a really satisfying interpretation of a place I (and many others) love.

An iconic location that is often full of tourists at the time the Jacobite train trundles through. Even without the train, there is plenty of enjoyment to be found from the wonderful architecture and that curve of the viaduct through the Scottish landscape. I like the 8x10 composition you've chosen so attention remains of the viaduct but we're aware of the surrounding hills. The light catching on the architecture also works well.