New Joiners - Landscapes #714

You've captured some wonderful conditions in this image with the colours of sunrise catching on the low mist and cloud, turning the whole image orange and full of warm, inviting hues. Your decision to focus on the hill in the middle section of the frame works well, especially as the viewer is able to pick up details such as trees on the summit. The way the mist is acting makes it feels as if the hill is floating, so the foreground helps to ground the composition. One of those images that really shows how special it can be when the conditions play ball. Thank you for sharing.

I enjoy when there's a forest or woodland just off the beach. My favourite is in Anglesey but looking at the colour of the water, I'm not sure this is in Snowdonia. That aside, I like that you've captured the scene with strong lighting, allowing the dark tree trunks to project shadows onto the marram grasses and sand dunes. The skeletal trees appear to stand stalwart amongst the dunes, holding back the sea and the sky full of blue and turquoise colours. An intriguing composition and interesting subject matter.

There is plenty to like about this image, from the sunlit cliffs in the distance to the blue of the sky reflected in the blue of the sea below. The composition works well, with the sweep of the coastline visible, leading the eye through the scene. You've used the technique of long exposure to add narrative to the image, elongating the textured clouds so they spread over the entire sky. I like the vibrancy of the colour scheme and the fact that you haven't shied away from shooting in strong light.

I enjoyed the different layers you've captured in this image. It can always be difficult shooting directly into the sun because the strength of light can blow out other parts of the image and you've just about prevented that from happening. The stony greys of the pebble beach lead the eye into the water beyond and myriad of sailboats bobbing up and down. The dramatic sunset above tops off the composition. The portrait orientation works well and all in this is an enjoyable scene that shows that even vintage lenses can still perform.

Perfect conditions that any landscape photographer would be pleased to discover. Your choice of a panoramic frame works well, allowing for the road in the bottom half to lead the eye though the image to the atmospheric fog in the distance. The uniform green of the trees suggests it's summer, so fog would have been rather unusual. It takes something that would otherwise seem mundane and makes it much more ethereal and interesting. In addition to the framing, the image has been tastefully processed and all in this is fabulous photo, full of character.

For me this image is all about how the colours in the frame work. The overall colourcast is cool in tone, with the low cloud base consuming the top half of the frame. This is reflected in the waters below. The cooler tones are offset by the greenery of the woodland on the left and the brash, bright red colour of the canoe on the shoreline. These colours bring the whole scene to life. For a more impactful frame I would have considered positioning the canoe on the right of the frame to eliminated the negative space and make the image scan better. That aside, there is plenty to enjoy here, from the aforementioned colours to the low cloud drifting across the woodland, thanks for sharing.

When I conjure up the image of a classical landscape, something along the lines of your photo pops into my head. It has all the elements needed from the grand mountains in the distance, the uniform forests scattered in the middle ground and a reflective water source leading in the eye from the foreground. The side lighting has helped to elevate the scene and the ducks on the water provide scale and interest. The warm tones of the foreground contrast with the cool tones of the blue hued mountains, framed by textured clouds above. Nicely seen, captured and processed.

I'm a fan of using whatever is available to frame different elements of the landscape and this is a literal, but powerful example. The brick arch acts as our window into the landscape beyond, evoking the notion of what it would have been like to have had this window view before the building fell into disrepair. The red of the brickwork contrasts with the bold blues in the sky and yellows/greens of the grass land. Both the land and the sky are perfectly positioned within the frame and the cirrus clouds are mirroring the shape of the arch in a satisfying fashion. Nicely seen and captured.

This panoramic image works well with the railway line on the left of the frame acting as a leading line into the mountains in the distance. You have created a scene that demonstrates the juxtaposition between manmade and natural elements, although in this image they are existing in relative harmony. Your decision to shoot from a low angle as helps the composition, and although the light is rather harsh, there is enough texture in the clouds to add some interest to the top half of the frame.

I'm a big fan of misty mornings such as the one you've captured in this particular image. They add something special to the landscape and create an air of mystery. They're also a good reason to get up for sunrise when the weather conditions align. The mist in the image ensures we're aware of the different hills stacking backwards into the landscape. The sky is full of texture with only a hint of light and the monochromatic treatment works well.

One of those extremely recognisable Icelandic mountains, and for good reason. The shape adds to the composition, and it's nice to see it from this angle. The colours of summer are evident throughout your composition, with those vibrant greens and yellows contrasting with the cooler tones in the water and the sky. The fence in the foreground is a little distracting, but that aside there is plenty to enjoy in this image, especially those high cirrus clouds covering the sky.

The description you give regarding the lack of snow in the Alps adds context to this image and elevates its power and impact. Only today I was reading about the lack of snow in the Scottish highlands and the last few years have seen all the snow disappear from places where it would usually be found all year round. Your photo demonstrates the same phenomenon, but in the Alps and speaks to the climate crisis in which we find ourselves. Context aside, I like the elevated perspective looking out over the patchwork of browns, greys and blues as far as the eye can see. The dappled light adds shadow and therefore texture. The scene is a little 'washed out' and I wonder if the introduction of a touch of contrast (not too much) in post-production might pull out some of the detail evident in this summits and slopes. An image that underlines our changing landscapes.

It was nice to come across an image that attempts to capture the landscape in a slightly different way. Although still illustrative, focusing in on one element and adopting a longer lens with a relatively shallow depth of field ensures that our attention is focused on the waterfall in the centre of the image. The strong side light brings out detail in the wet rocks and catches on the water as it cascades down. This in turn is framed by the foliage growing out of the cliff side. I'd have been inclined to crop tighter as there is a lot of negative space to the right of the waterfall that doesn't add a huge amount to the photo. A square crop would eliminate this and ensure the grammar of the image flows better. That aside, an interesting scene, thanks for sharing.

For me this image is the definition of the term 'big skies'. The expanse of the beach at low tide, reflecting back the sky above really gives the image a feeling of vastness. The conditions present when you took the photo also help to enhance this feeling, with the low cumulus clouds drifting over the sea and shoreline in an almost threatening manner. The fact this was taken on an iPhone demonstrates that the best camera is the one you have on you. Nicely seen and captured.