New Joiners - Landscapes #734

It's always interesting to see familiar landmarks from a different perspective and this is a lovely example of this. Drone photography has become increasingly popular in recent years with the accessibility of smaller units which are less costly. Often, I see image where the drone has been used to take a 'top down' image so it's always nice to see another perspective. Although it can be tricky to shoot into the sun, you've managed it well and nothing is overexposed. Shooting this way means we get some of that early morning atmosphere just dissipating in the distance. The Tor stands front and centre, as it should. The colours are lovely, bright and vibrant, showing off the best of summer. Nicely seen, captured and processed.

Another cracking example of when placing the horizon in the middle is absolutely the right thing to do. That cloud formation is 100% the star of the show and deserves to be front and centre. The impermanent tufts of the cumulous cloud formation are mirrored in the fixed, rugged outline of the rock below. The deep blue sky contrasts with the red of the rocks and the yellow of the sand. A powerful, bombastic image that certainly demands the viewer take more than a momentary glance.

There's a lot going on in this image, from the log on the far left to the hint of some colourful wild flowers on the hillside and the turquoise body of water below. The light creeping through and illuminating the trees along the shoreline as well as the woodland in the background, is a welcomed addition and lifts the whole composition. The panoramic aspect ratio works well and allows room for all the different parts of the scene to breathe.

You've captured some gorgeous light in this image of South Stack. I like the portrait orientation that ensures our attention is always fixed on the lighthouse without too many distractions all around. The evening light is lovely, catching on the foreground and highlighting the colour of the grass as well as the sea in the distance. My only criticism is that the focal point appears to be on the rocky foreground rather than the lighthouse itself which detracts a little from the overall effectiveness of the image. That aside, there is plenty to like here.

I like the mood you've evoked in this image. The lone surfer appearing insignificant against the vastness of the water in the distance. I like that the silhouetted surfer appears to be looking towards the horizon, watching the incoming waves. It gives the image a rather wistful and nostalgic feel. The monochrome processing really lifts the image and elevates the mood. Really nicely seen, captured and processed.

This is a lovely example of when breaking the rules is entirely appropriate. Most of the time us landscape photographers are discouraged from placing the horizon in the middle as it technically breaks the ever present 'rule of thirds'. However, when there is a reflection involved I believe it's entirely appropriate to place the horizon in the middle as it maximises the reflection and makes for a satisfying composition. The panoramic ratio helps in this situation, with the impressive clouds covering one half and the pastel colours covering the other, all reflecting in the wet sand/mud below. Really nicely done.

This is a well seen and captured landscape that uses the elements in the frame to powerful effect. I like that one side of the valley is covered in snow and other side appears to have thawed out. The strong side lighting really helps the composition, as does the river running through the bottom of the valley. My only qualm is the distance between the top of the most prominent rock formation and the top of the frame is smaller than I would like and makes the composition feel a little uncomfortable, but really that is a minor thing and this is an image of which you can feel proud.

I love the feel to this image and it's even more impressive having been shot on an older iPhone model. What really makes this image work is the composition. All the elements fit well into the frame, with the chosen aspect ratio helping to keep our attention on the subject matter. I like the light on the rock formation and the contrast between the warm rock and turquoise water.

Good old Sligachan, one of my favourite places to visit on the Isle of Skye. Looks like you managed to find an unusually sunny summer day as there is a blue sky visible and some light trying to find their way onto the Cuillins. I like the deep lovely greens that seem to be covering the landscape. The composition may have worked better if you'd used the river itself as the foreground rather than the path.

This must have been an impressive sight to witness with the low sun catching on the dunes and creating magnificent colours in the sky. I like how the light from the sun is catching on the edges of the dunes, creating a satisfying pattern as the dune stack backwards towards the horizon. The colours feel a little surreal but that might just have been how it was at the time as I know the Saharan sand can bring out all kinds of colours in the sunrise/sunset.

I love the layers in this image. At the bottom we have the strip of sand with some boats scattered, and above that the blue green sea, also smattered with boats of different sizes. In the distance the city skyline can be seen, giving way to the cloud above. The contrast between the cool and warm tones works really well, and overall this image is a feast for the eyes, offering up something different every time I look at it.

Ah yes, that lone tree is a comforting constant of landscape photography in Snowdonia. I was there only a few weeks ago as it's close to where I would spend all my childhood summers. It's a special place and I wouldn't judge anyone for wanting a shot of it. I like that the water level is rather high in this shot which certainly makes for a different composition. The long exposure technique has smoothed out the water somewhat, allowing for a hint of reflection from the colour in the sunset above. I like that you've composed with the tree to the left of the image instead of directly in the middle and made the scene your own.

This is a classic image depicting sand dunes that makes the most of the light catching on one side of the sand. There is a little hint of lens flare sneaking into the right of the frame which I would usually dislike but here it serves its purpose. I love the contrast between the warm sand and the cool blue sky above. What really elevates the image though is the man wandering across the tops of the dunes. It just adds that little bit of scale that helps to ground the image. Thanks for sharing!

It's always nice to see an image of Hunstanton (or Sunny Hunny as it's known in my family). I often think the cliffs get overlooked in favour of the beach, but here you've demonstrated their appeal. Although this is the muddier part of the beach, the receding tide has helped by creating a rather lovely reflection and giving even more prominence to the gorgeous colours in the cliffs, catching the low light. The burnt oranges and browns of the landscape contrast with the blue sky above and overall this is a pleasing image, thank you for sharing.

This is an image that is full of mood and foreboding. I'm guessing you took this image as the light was fading? I wonder if you had a rough night of rain and harsh weather, something which the sky in this image seems to point towards. There is some perceptible light bouncing off the paler rocks surrounding the tent, but the mountains in the distance are shrouded in darkness. It would be a moody landscape image on it's own, but the addition of the tent adds a much needed pop of colour that just sets off the composition.