New Joiners - Landscapes #822
Chris Saunders

New Joiners - Landscapes #822

November 2024

You’ve captured a stunning coastal landscape with a sense of movement in the waves and rugged textures in the cliffs. The natural colours give the scene an authentic, almost moody feel, which works well for a dramatic coastal atmosphere. The composition leads the viewer’s eye through the rocky path and down into the cove, creating a nice depth.

A bit of contrast could make the waves pop against the darker cliffs, adding more dimension. Overall, a beautifully composed shot with great potential for even more impact!

Expert
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Entry 22138676
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This is a lovely photo that beautifully showcases the city’s modern architecture and vibrant urban energy. The dusk lighting adds a nice warmth, highlighting the reflective qualities of the glass building and creating an inviting mood. The colourful triangular installation in the foreground adds a great focal point and a nice contrast to the sleek, neutral-toned buildings.

Entry 22140245
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This is a lovely capture of a coastal sunset with beautifully layered colours in the sky. The warm orange and pink tones blend smoothly, creating a soothing, almost dreamy atmosphere. The inclusion of the textured rocks in the foreground adds an earthy balance to the vibrant sky, grounding the scene nicely.

Maybe, consider brightening the foreground just a touch to reveal more detail in the rocks, which could enhance the contrast between the calm sea and rugged shoreline.

This image captures a stunning sunset with vibrant colours radiating through the sky, creating a captivating silhouette effect over the water and boats. The composition, leading us down the path towards the horizon, naturally draws the viewer into the scene, while the beautiful gradient of blue to orange in the sky gives a sense of calm.

A touch more contrast along the pathway could enhance the sense of depth. Beautiful work—this is a powerful capture of a peaceful moment!

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This image has a lovely balance between the rustic foreground with its charming house and the open sea stretching out to the horizon. The composition successfully draws the eye from the field in the foreground to the ships in the distance, creating a layered sense of depth.

For a bit of enhancement, consider adjusting the brightness and contrast for the foreground slightly to bring out more detail in the plants and textures around the house. Overall, you've captured a serene scene with a strong composition—well done!

Entry 22141615
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This is a serene and beautiful shot that captures the tranquillity of the mountain and the soft layer of fog below. The colours are lovely, especially the gradient from soft purples to pinks in the sky, which adds a peaceful mood. The silhouette of the tree on the right helps balance the composition, framing the mountain nicely.

One suggestion to enhance this further might be to crop out a bit of the foreground vegetation at the bottom. This would draw more focus to the mist and the mountain, amplifying the sense of scale. You've done a wonderful job capturing this moment—keep exploring these calm, layered landscapes!

This photo beautifully captures the tranquillity of the setting sun over the water, and the soft colours in the sky are soothing and serene.

To improve the image, consider brightening the foreground slightly to reveal more of the textures in the rocks and grass along the shoreline. and maybe try cropping out the car wing mirror too.

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This is a beautifully captured scene with rich, golden tones in the wheat field that evoke a sense of calm and warmth. The path leading through the crops draws the viewer’s eye towards the horizon, creating a nice depth and making the composition inviting. The placement of the silo to the side is a nice touch, adding a point of interest without overwhelming the landscape.

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This night scene captures the bridge's architecture beautifully, with the cables and lights creating an elegant, structured look against the darker surroundings. The city lights in the background add depth and a sense of scale, making the bridge appear prominent and striking.

To improve this photo further, consider focusing a bit more on the bridge to bring out details in its structure.. Overall, you've captured a captivating nightscape with a strong focal point—well done!

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This image has a wonderfully warm, golden hue that beautifully captures the feeling of a late afternoon or early evening. The way the sunlight stretches across the field, casting long shadows from the grazing cattle, adds depth and interest to the scene. It almost feels peaceful and timeless.

Maybe try enhancing contrast a bit, this might bring out even more detail in the shadows. Great job capturing this serene moment!

Entry 22169603
7th
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Your photo captures a beautiful sunrise with soft, pastel colours across the sky, casting a warm glow over the landscape. The use of layers, from the foreground grasses to the hills in the distance, adds a nice sense of depth. The contrast between the golden grass and the cool tones of the fog in the valleys creates a lovely mood. One suggestion to enhance this image would be to experiment with the contrast or curves to add more depth to the shot. Overall, you've created a serene and atmospheric scene—well done!

This sunset silhouette captures a tranquil moment, and the gradient of colours in the sky is beautifully rendered, with rich oranges blending into soft blues. The tree line provides a strong, striking contrast, creating a clear focal point that guides the viewer’s eye across the horizon.

Consider slightly adjusting the exposure to bring out more detail in the darker areas of the trees, just enough to add texture without losing the silhouette effect. Overall, it's a peaceful and balanced composition—great work!

This is a striking shot of a snow-capped mountain framed by lush, green trees in the foreground. The contrast between the dark greens and the brilliant whites of the mountain gives the image a nice visual depth. The composition feels balanced, allowing the mountain to stand as the focal point while being framed naturally by the forest.

Maybe try slightly increasing the contrast on the mountain area to bring out more texture in the snow, which can add detail and make the peak look even more majestic. Additionally, adjusting the shadows in the trees could reveal more subtleties in the greenery. Overall, you've captured a beautiful scene with a great sense of scale and atmosphere—well done!

Crowd
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Entry 22176145
1st
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This is a captivating scene with dramatic lighting and a rich, textured landscape. The warm tones from the setting sun really highlight the ruggedness of the terrain, creating a sense of depth and warmth. The composition leads the eye naturally from the foreground toward the illuminated rock formations in the background, effectively using light to create focus.

100 Images entered

100 Photographers

8,755 Ratings

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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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