New Joiners - Landscapes #722

A classic Lake District view. I doubt I'll ever tire of autumn mornings shrouded in mist, catching the low winter sun and your image is a perfect depiction of why I find them so enchanting. The high vantage point allows the eye to drift over the view below, following the twists and turns of the road snaking through the valley. The processing is subtle and helps to elevate the scene. I've had mornings like this on Loughrigg and I'm always excited about the prospect of another. Your image has made me even more excited about autumn. Thank you for sharing!

Gosh! What a unique image! I'd love to know the story behind it but unfortunately you haven't provided many details. Whatever the reasoning behind covering the landscape in the colourful lights it works really well! I love the composition you've chosen with the wide-angle taking in the lights in the foreground and leading the eye through the myriad of different colours as the lights disappear off into the distance. The moon adds some ambient lighting and enhances the atmosphere. A really unique and intriguing image, thank you for sharing.

This almost doesn't look real, like it was plucked straight out of a fantasy novel. The colours and dynamic range are fabulous, even more impressive as it was shot on an iPhone, demonstrating the that best camera is the one you have in your hand, ensuring you don't miss amazing moments like this. The light from the sun breaking through the cloud is lovely, catching on some of the trees. The cloudscape above and below the sun is full of interest and texture, but the main focal point is that amazing cathedral, reflecting in the Ebro. My only criticism would be the wall creeping into the bottom right of the frame is a little distracting but that aside this is a cracking shot.

The title you've given this image says it all - "It's Harvest Time'. It's a scene that is witnessed all over the world and one we associate with modern agriculture demonstrated by hay bales as far as the eye can see, sat in the field from which they were harvested. What is different about this rendition is the backdrop of those hazy mountains, with the blue hue contrasting with the warm tones of the hay bales. You've allowed room for a lot of sky which thankfully is full of interesting clouds. The processing is a little bold but definitely makes an impression.

What I like about this image is how your composition really conveys the size and scale of the waterfall and rapids. The portrait orientation helps with this, ensuring you fit as much as possible into the frame. The waterfall itself is right at the top, with the water cascading through the heart of the image, framed by steep rock on either side. The light helps to pick out some of the details. Well seen and captured.

I like the scope and scale you've captured in this image, with the view towards the mountainscape in the distance. There is a hazy feel to the mid ground which suggests it was taken as the sun was rising so some of the residual atmosphere of dawn is still present. Shooting directly into the sun can be tricky as demonstrated here. You've managed to control the exposure fairly well but the sun is a little distracting. That aside the view here is beautiful and must have been wonderful to witness.

I absolutely love the mood that you've captured in this image. It is full of mystery and intrigue. The low cloud and fog is rolling over the hill side, moving between the copse of trees that sits atop. The portrait orientation ensures that our attention is focused on the trees and the fog rather than any distracting elements either side. What really brings the image to life is the processing, enhancing that gloomy mood and embracing the lack of light. I really enjoyed the story behind the image too. A magical scene, well captured and processed.

I love winter scenery, and it's even better when that scenery is full of untouched snow. I like your composition, opting for portrait orientation and using the texture and shapes made by the snow as a leading line up to the mountain in the distance. The morning light catching on the very top of the mountain adds a little bit of extra magic to the image. Nicely seen and captured.

Who doesn't love it when a winter sky lights up with colour? Some of my most enduring memories of winter as a child revolve around how vivid the sunsets could be if conditions were right. The sky you've captured in this scene is full of reds, oranges and yellows, set afire by the setting sun. The wet sand of the beach created by the outgoing tide reflects back the colours and creates a useful foreground. The structure out at sea adds a much needed focal point and all in all I bet this was a lovely scene to witness.

Wow. This is an impressive scene that feels like it's come straight out of a movie. The flat landscape seemingly stretches out endlessly, enhancing the feeling of the big, threatening cloud above, The single flash of lightning on the right of the frame ensures the viewer understands that this storm means business. An impressive image that shows off the power of nature and how threatening and imposing certain weather conditions can be.

This is a classic summer sunset. I don't know where it was taken as you haven't given any information but the landscape makes me think it's either the UK or Europe. The foreground is delightful, with the blues and reds of the flowers really adding some magic to the scene. The field dips down and the line leads the eye to the rolling hills beyond. The sun is hiding behind some textured low cloud which adds some interest to the scene. Beautiful landscape that's been well captured.

There's so much drama in this mountainscape, aided by your tight composition ensuring that the eye concentrates on the jagged peaks of the mountain range. I like that most of the mountain range isn't in the light apart from one sloping edge in the middle of the composition which really pulls in the eye. The warm/cool combination works well, with the blues complimenting the snow and the warm tones of the lit slopes mirrored in the cloud above. Nicely seen and captured.

It's always lovely to see a viewpoint that is brand new (to my eyes at least). It's even more gratifying when that image is well composed and processed. The vantage point works really well with the red and orange flowers adding some colour to the foreground, leading to eye to the glorious view. I like that you've used the tree to the left of the image to frame the landscape in the distance, revealing distant mountains. The low side light is lovely and all in this is an image of which to be proud. Thank you for sharing!

I like it when I see an image and it's evident that the photographer is trying to be creative and think outside of the usual landscape box. I like the shallow depth of field that you've used where we get the impression of the beach but most of it is out of focus. You've given us a different perspective, laying on the sand with the rest of the pebbles, facing the ocean and the low setting sun. An intriguing image, thanks for sharing.