New Joiners - Landscapes #704

A classic New York scene from the Top of the Rock that doesn't really ever get old. Although it's an image that has been seen a thousand times, every time the light is different, and the time of day you've taken this photo really helps. That clear evening sky is full of colour gradients in every shade of orange and the side light catching on the iconic architecture is delightful. A lovely image, well composed.

This is one of those images that is improved by the human/animal element. Although this is ostensibly a landscape (or a seascape in this case), with the big skies filled with textured clouds reflecting in the wet sand created by the outgoing tide, the whole scene is given context by the rider on the horse silhouetted against the dramatic backdrop. This elevates the feeling of romanticism and makes the image much more interesting than if it was just a traditional landscape. My only gripe is that the horizon is not quite straight, something that could be easily corrected in post-production.

I love Chesterton Windmill. It's such an unusual windmill and having it situated in a field of crops means that foreground changes depending on the time of year (although it's long overdue some rapeseed crops as the field hasn't been yellow for many years). The combination of green crops in the foreground and the blue sky behind really work well, and the positioning of the windmill on the right side polishes off the composition (although the sky appears to be a little unreal which might be down to a composite or the use of a polariser). A lovely rendition of a great location.

I like how this image is split into three distinct areas, bringing to mind certain national flags that follow the same pattern. The bottom contains wet sand, brown in colour which compliments the section above, blue with the water of the sea and containing a myriad of groynes emerging from the water. You've composed the image so as the majority of the groynes are kept contained within the middle section of the image, ensuring that nothing obscures the gorgeous pink fluffy clouds populating the final section of the composition. The colours of the sunset have a relationship with colour of the sand below. All the elements in the photo work well together and the processing elevates the image.

I really like this cityscape because it captures the urban sprawl at one of my favourite times of day; dusk. I love when the city moves from sunset to civil twilight and all the lights come on. The perfect mix of ambient and artificial light. Your image is a lovely example of why shooting at this time of day can be so effective. The image is aided further by an powerful composition where the diagonal of the bridge is complimented by the verticals of the skyscrapers. The only thing that's throwing me off about the image is the reflection, which doesn't look real because there is movement in the water but the reflection of the buildings is perfect, so I suspect this has been added in post. If so, there's no harm in that, it just looks a little too perfect. That aside, this is a really powerful and effective cityscape.

I'm a huge fan of urban landscapes, and this is a lovely example of why. The city offers up all kinds of intriguing opportunities, especially during the golden hour(s) of light at either end of the day. The low evening light really elevates the image here, made more powerful by your choice to capture it reflecting in the shiny skyscrapers of New York, reaching into the sky. The inclusion of the pier in the foreground plays as a juxtaposition between the old and the new, the water catching some of the reflected light. I like the tight framing made possible by the 69mm focal length and all in, this is a superb image.

I absolutely love this image. It made me stop and really consider what I was looking at. It's a lovely demonstration of how powerful drone photography can be, providing a new perspective on the landscape. Here it reveals the textures and colours of the lake and the shoreline, and puts me in mind of a Rothko painting with the defined block of pink giving way to the browns and salmon colours below. It is always an achievement when someone can turn an illustrative scene into something altogether more abstract. Fascinating and original, thank you for sharing.

An impressive snowy scene that has a feeling of drama and grandeur. The snowcapped mountains are full of texture, complimented by the blue sky above populated by intriguing clouds. The empty, untouched foreground is a really nice addition, and my only qualm is that the horizon is not straight, something that could be easily corrected in post to make the image even more impactful.

Gosh, this is powerful image that has an even more powerful message. With the proliferation of wild fires as a consequence of climate change, images like this are important to demonstrate the impact. That billowing cloud is consuming the sky, leaving on part of it visible on the right side, catching the sunlight and causing the woodland on the left to disappear into the shadow cast by the smoke. It's a tale of two halves and is an important image, thank you for sharing.

There are some really nice colours in this image, aided by the fading light on the horizon. The greys of rock are complimented by the turquoise blues and greens of the water, smoothed out by the 8-second shutter speed. This in turn is complimented by the warm tones in the sky above, the sunset happening behind the cloud, only revealed in small gaps. The composition is tricky because of the rocks in the water but you've done a good job of making it work.

One of those images that I can smell just by looking at it. There is little better than standing in a woodland filled with wild garlic. An absolute indicator of late spring transitioning into the summer months. This is a delightful woodland image that has some glorious light touching on those fresh greens permeating through the canopy. The composition is on-point, ensuring that there are no half trunks or branches finding their way into the frame to cause distraction and the little pathway through the woodland works well to lead the eye into the heart of the composition. The processing is light and tasteful, and overall this is an image of which you can be proud.

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year and a productive time for photographers. I like that you've decided to go for an unusual angle for this composition. Instead of photographing the woodland straight on, the decision to 'look up' ensured that your image stood out to me and demonstrates a willingness to think outside the usual parameters. The colours of the trees really aid the image, with greens giving way to oranges and yellows, all framing that shock of blue sky in the middle. You've done well to control the light by hiding it behind one of the trunks, and even the people at the bottom serve a purpose, providing scale. An image full of life and colour.