New Joiners - Landscapes #710

There is a lovely mood to this image, with that big imposing dark cloud consuming most of the sky. That mood is mirrored in the dark waves whipping across the surface. The mood is further enhanced by the light breaking through the cloud, allowing a moment of hope in an otherwise gloomy scene.

I like the mood you've captured in this image. The whole scene has the feel of being shot on film and a therefore a sense of timelessness. The brown, windswept grass in the foreground is interrupted by the gorse, adding some much needed colour. Beyond, there is the sea and the sky, the difference between the two barely perceptible. One of those instances where negative space in the sky works and improves the composition.

The light in this image is wonderful and brings the whole scene to life. I like the fact you've used a telephoto lens, making sure all our attention is on the hillside catching the first light of the day. The slopes of the hillside are complimented by the textures and vertical lines of the landscape beyond, further enhanced by the line of low cloud consuming the top of the image. A vibrant, intriguing scene that contains an air of mystery.

I know how rare fog can be when it comes to urban landscapes, and how marvellous it is when you manage to capture it interacting with the buildings. I can sense your excitement by looking at this image and reading your description. Your point of view works really well, elevating us above the buildings, looking down into the mist that is consuming the landscape in the distance. The mist continues on to the hills beyond with a hint of the beckoning sunrise. This is a lovely juxtaposition between the natural and urban landscape and how they co-exist. A marvellous urban scene, thank you for sharing.

This is a visual feast for the eyes that uses the elements in the frame to powerful effect. Your decision to exclude the sky is welcomed as it means the eye isn't distracted by strong highlights, focusing instead on the flowers in the foreground and the traditional buildings beyond. The hazy light is lovely, catching on the foreground and highlighting the trees in the distance. An image that demands a closer look. Nicely seen, captured and processed.

This is a powerful shot that works well in portrait orientation and packs the elements in the frame into an effective composition. The small stone bridge becomes the main focal point, surrounded by waterfalls and green foliage above. The overcast sky ensures the tones are even throughout, helping to enhance the textured rocks that overhang the water below. There are some bright highlights that distract the eye a little but that aside there is plenty to enjoy in this image.

This image is all about contrasts in colours and tone. I love the textures present in the mountainside, reminding me of patterns in the sand, like small trees with bare branches reaching to the sky. The peach tones give way to darker plums and the bright blue of the sky above. The foreground works well, with the sweep of the shore covered in grey contrasting with the blues of the water. The composition is tight, but works well and all in this is an image of which to be proud.

The conditions that you've captured in this image are delightful. The colours of sunrise catching on the cloud really sets off the scene, with the warm tones contrasting with the blue hues of the landscape below. The steam coming off the volcano adds some atmosphere, and there is enough early light to highlight the textures in the terrain. The composition is a little off, with a lot of space given to the sky and I'd be inclined to perhaps try a panoramic crop to even out the scene. That aside, really enjoyable image of an epic landscape.

Your choice of portrait orientation in this image works really well as it allows us to get a sense of scale when it comes to the woodland you're photographing. The foreground works well, with the fallen branch leading the eye to the forest beyond. The hint of low cloud adds to the atmosphere and ensures even tones throughout the scene. The little stream running through the bottom half of the frame is a nice touch. Thanks for sharing!

Some images are about composition but others, like this one, are all about the conditions and how they affect the overall scene. The colours in the sky are dramatic, as is the impressive cloud formation that sits imposingly above the house on the far shoreline. I like that a little bit of a reflection has snuck into the bottom of the frame. The colours in the foreground are a little off but that only detracts slightly from the overall impact.

This image is the wonderful example of why autumn is such a productive time for landscape photographers. The trees that litter the landscape are in various stages of decay, ensuring that vibrant yellows are present throughout the scene, zigzagging through the valley floor and leading the eye to the jagged mountain range beyond. You've done well to accommodate the slope on the left which could have unbalanced the scene. Nicely spotted and captured.

The monochrome conversion on this image works well as it reduces the image down to the contrast between dark and light as well as the textures of the mountainside in comparison of the sky. The snow of the mountain gives way to dark rock, marbling down through the slopes and screes. I'd be inclined to crop a little tighter, perhaps with a 1:1 ratio to focus attention even more on the mountainside.

You've captured some lovely light in this scene, fighting its way through the greenery to illuminate the creek. I like the composition you've chosen, with the bend of the river creating an impressive s-curve. The freshness of the light makes me think this was taken early in the day, aided by the exclusion of the sky in the composition which may have been too distracting. Thanks for sharing.