This is a spectacular landscape and I think this image successfully captures the vastness and drama of this mountain range. The conditions are stunning and the letterbox aspect ratio suits the scene. I might be tempted to clone out the flare on the left of the frame. I'm guessing this is a stitch, as you can see a 'join' down the middle of the shot - this can be corrected by reprocessing the original files and aligning them more carefully.
There is something about this image that I really like. Although it might not be shot in the best light, its colourful, vibrant and the central placing of the lighthouse works well in this instance. I would reduce the brightness off the highlights slightly, and crop out the buildings creeping into frame on the right (and also the hint of a railing bottom right). Otherwise, it is a nicely captured shot that wouldn't look out of place in Wanderlust magazine!
This is extraordinary looking shot - almost appearing like two different images one on top of the other. A visual illusion, of course.
The light is superb - warm and dramatic. Your eye just keeps being encouraged to explore the frame, and the mixture of light and shade produces contrast, depth, and texture. A really interesting and eye-catching photo.
I love this group of trees. The photographer has really considered their shooting position, using the two trees in the foreground to frame the one behind. They've also used the trees to frame the setting sun. The composition is effective. The light and warmth are attractive. Just one little niggle. Personally, I would like to see the trees in their entirety, rather than 'clipped' by the top of the frame.
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The tone of an image can make or break it. In this instance, the cool and slightly green/cyan hue isn't very attractive or natural looking in my opinion. This is likely due to an incorrect white balance being set. But this is easy enough to correct during editing, using the Temperature and Tint sliders to create a warmer, more natural result.
This is a lovely rural scene captured in gorgeous dawn conditions. The low lying mist highlights the layers of trees, and the church tower adds a focal point. However, the foreground is underexposed and some shadow recovery is required to reveal detail in the fields and closest trees. With a few minor tweaks in photo editing software, this image would really come alive.
This is a stunning view and a nicely composed and captured landscape. I might be tempted to reduce the amount of foreground and sky to create a slightly tighter more succinct result. However, to transform this shot from good to great, the photographer would need to return at either dawn and dusk (whichever time of day best suited the scene) to shoot this scene in more atmospheric conditions. Unfortunately, I doubt that would have been practical, but golden light is that magical ingredient that scenes like this so desperately need.
Kirkjufell in Iceland is a brilliant location, and although it is best shot in the winter when snow covered, it is a great location throughout the seasons. This is a good viewpoint, with the waterfall providing interest, motion, and visual balance with the mountain. I find the dark, foreground boulder a little distracting, though. I think the photographer either needed to include more of the rock (making it an intentional feature), or find a different viewpoint where they could completely exclude it from frame.
Us landscape photographers just can't resist a lone tree, can we?! This is a simple, but graphic and eye-catching shot. I like the inclusion of the track, which directs the eye to the leafless, wintry tree. In fact, I might have been tempted to include more of the track, as it creates an effective lead-in line. It looks like there is a flock of birds top left, but they are so small and unrecognisable that I wonder if they distract the eye, rather than add to the composition.
This is a really beautiful seasonal photo. It is vibrant and impactful and the rich, yellow foliage stands out against the mountains and conifers behind. The square aspect ratio works well and there are lots of lovely textures and detail for the viewer's eye to explore. Unfortunately, you can see someones arm just creeping into frame on the right side - this needs to be cloned or cropped out.
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Welcome to Photocrowd’s ‘Landscapes’ contest for New Joiners! These contests are a chance for new members to introduce their photography to the community, and get a taste of how Photocrowd contests work. They can be entered by anyone within their first 28 days of joining Photocrowd. After 100 images have been submitted the contest closes and the Crowd will start rating the images. The Expert Judge will also be judging the images and writing reviews at the same time. All the winners, both Crowd and Expert, will be announced after 3 days of judging. Make sure you also check out our two other New Joiners contests - ‘People’ and ‘Animals’.
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This is a lovely far reaching vista, but think carefully about where you stand prior to clicking the shutter button. In this instance, with the sun directly behind the photographer, their shadow extends into the frame. And the wire fence and fencepost are not particularly attractive. A few steps forward, or a slightly different viewpoint, would have produced a more attractive foreground. Alternatively, a longer focal length might have suited this scene.
Although you could argue the bird is a little central in the frame, the subject's position doesn't trouble me. The bird adds a needed focal point, and the bright sky beautifully highlights its silhouetted outline. I love the layers within the landscape - and the light's warmth and quality has helped to produce a gorgeous result.
Another shot captured in beautiful conditions and boasting lovely mood. The mist simplifies the landscape and highlights the trees and pathway. In my opinion, the left side of the image is too dark and dominant, though. The silhouetted branches and grasses aren't needed - I would have adjusted my shooting position very slightly to exclude them and to maintain focus on the colourful birch tree and fog. A beautiful shot nonetheless.
Take care when you process your shots. This is a nice enough image of St Michael's Mount in my home county of Cornwall, but aggressive shadow recovery and editing has led to an obvious, ugly 'halo' appearing around the trees and buildings. More sensitive and careful editing is required to produce a natural looking result.
