New Joiners - Landscapes #833

This is a precise and well seen image, that uses all the elements in the frame to create a compelling composition. The image moves from left to right, with the house on the shoreline leading the eye to the expansive tree line, catching some of that light, and the impressive, jagged mountain range above. The clouds in the sky add some texture and complement the shapes of both the mountain range and the forest. Your processing stamps your own creativity on the image and I imagine this was a wonderful view to take in while standing near the waters edge. Thanks for sharing.

I see lots of images of this beach and every time the desire to visit increases. Those big, imposing rock formations really make a composition sing, and your photo is another demonstration of that.

I like that you've found yourself a decent foreground rather than relying solely on the reflection of the rock formation and the rut that has been created by the water around the little patch of rock helps to lead the eye to the rock formation in the distance, towering over everything else.

The lighting is bright and quite harsh but it helps to bring out the colours of the rocks and the sky. Thanks for sharing!

I really like the clean feeling that you've given this image through a combination of the lighting and the processing. It feels cold to look at and I think if you can evoke that through a single frame of photography then you're doing something right.

The composition is aided by your positioning as it feels we're looking down upon the rock formation. You've done a great job of making sure the top of the rock is below the cliffs in the distance which really shows that you know how to make a compelling and well proportioned composition.

The froth of the incoming waves compliments the snow of on the cliffs and the black of the sand compliments the tones of the rock. The portrait orientation knits everything together well, with the blue sky adding some much needed colour and the fluffy clouds imitating the waves below.

A quiet image that demonstrates your skill as a photographer. Thank you for sharing!

It's nice to see a depiction of the Icelandic coast line that is a little different from the usual shots. You've managed to find some interesting rock formations on the coastline and use them well in an attempt to form a coherent composition.

The image is helped by the smattering of snow that has covered the rocks whilst still allowing some of the texture and dark colour through. The portrait orientation works well to maintain the flow from one part to the other and the jagged, impressive formations in the distance really do make an impressive focal point. The greens and blues of the water add some much needed colour and the hint of light in the sky provides some warmth.

Nicely seen and captured. Thanks for sharing.

There is something cinematic about this image, from the overcast lighting to the rundown outbuildings and the child wheeling their bicycle up towards a fallen tree. This is aided by your processing that makes the image feel somewhat timeless.

It's also a really good example of when the inclusion of a human can add scale and elevate a scene.

You've done well to compose for the tall palm tree on the left of the frame and all in all this is a mysterious and intriguing shot that invites the viewer to look twice, thank you for sharing.

A mysterious image that leaves a lot up to the imagination as you've not elaborated on your thought process or the location in the description. I like the panoramic framing which places emphasis on the rock formations and the gap in the middle. It also means the sky isn't overly involved because isn't a lot of interest in the low cloud, it's just a blank bit of negative space.

The part of the image that really works for me is the way the light is dappling along the snow in the gap between the rock formations, leading the eye from one part of the scene to another.

The processing is understated which works well, but there are quite a few dust spots visible in the sky which could be easily removed in post to make the image even more effective.

Thanks for sharing!

Some images are all about the composition, and some images are about the content of the scene. Then there are those images that take both those components and really tell a story. For me, this is one of those photographs and it's all the better for it.

In terms of content you can't really get something more high-stakes than a wildfire ripping through the natural landscape and destroying the very woodland that you're photographing. Yet this is in juxtaposition with the woodland itself, silhouetted against the warm, enduring tones of the fire in the distance. There is an urgency and also a twisted beauty, as if on first glance you could be mistaken for this looking like an impressive sunrise bursting through the trees.

Photography, especially landscape photography, is about showing off our natural world and reminding people that there is beauty out there. An image like this also reminds us that very beauty is under threat and needs to be protected. Your image is a powerful representation of that, thank you for sharing.

This photo shows off why photographers love autumn so much. The colour of the trees in their various stages of decay means a cacophony of colour from orange, to yellow and the occasional green. This stands in stark contrast with the colour of the rock in the distance and surrounds the waterfall, framing it nicely.

You've done well to exclude the sky and keep our attention on the colour and the subject matter.

Nicely seen, thank you for sharing!

This is an intriguing and interesting scene that is aided by your composition and the way you've used all the elements in the frame to powerful effect.

There is some really nice storytelling going on in this image that puts the viewer in mind of the season and pulls them in to learn more about the location. My first instinct was that this was taken in Japan so I was surprised and delighted to find I was mistaken and this was in fact taken in Turkey.

I love that you've used the blossom as a way into the image, leading the eye from the tree to the lake with its green waters and the snowcapped hills in the distance. Below, there is a building that is catching the light and the eye is attracted to the architecture.

A really good example of combining an image of the season but also showing off the location, thank you for sharing.

This is one of those images that could easily be mistaken for a painting as it has plenty of painterly qualities and could pass for oil on canvas. As a failed painter myself, I always enjoy images that evoke such a feeling.

The shoreline gives way to a line of rocks and there is a sense of movement helped by a longer shutter speed. The foreground gives us context but it is the sky that really brings the image to life. The low sun is tucked behind some distance cumulous clouds, emitting light onto the sea and illuminating the clouds above. The clouds seemingly spill outwards from the point of light, adding warmth and interest.

You've leaned into the colour combination of warm vs cool and the image is all the better for it. An evocative scene, thank you for sharing.

This is one of those images that I knew would be in the top ten the minute I saw it.

It has all the classical hallmarks of a stunning landscape photo, from the collection of mountains in the distance to the still waters of the lake in which those mountains are reflecting, separated out but the tree line on the far shore, shrouded by mist that is drifting close the water's surface.

You've leaned into the feeling of the image, keeping the tones cool and enhancing that feeling that this is blue hour.

I like you composition but I would say don't be afraid to break the rules and place the horizon in the middle because the end of the reflection is a little too close to the edge of the frame which makes the composition a tad uncomfortable. That aside there is plenty to enjoy here. It must have been fabulous to witness.

Some images are all about the crisp, sharpness and clarity of the image quality demonstrating the content of the frame, but others are about a singular moment in time and they depict a feeling, or evoke something inside the viewer.

There is something strangely nostalgic about this scene. I don't know what camera you used but the quality isn't great but that adds to the character of the image. I almost feel like I'm looking at screen cap of a webcam. However, the composition works, with the silhouettes of the buildings appearing through the mist, illuminated by the low sun.

It feels as though it almost exists out of the time and for me, that makes it interesting. Thank you for sharing.

There is a lot going on in this image which makes it a feast for the eyes but also shows off the power of drone photography and the ability to be able to see landscapes from a different perspective.

The main part of the image is the strands of the river running through the middle of the frame, appearing like arteries running to and from the heart. They are flanked on one side by the volcanic shapes of the Icelandic landscape and on the other by vibrant greens, which I presume are moss or algae but there's no description so I'm unsure.

The greens add some much needed colour to the landscape and are complimented by patches of orange and bronze dotted across the frame.

I like that you've included the distant landscape for some context and all in all this is a fascinating depiction of a beautiful place.

You state in your description that this image marked the beginning of your photography journey which makes me wonder where you're at with photography now because this is a wonderful start that demonstrates inherent understanding of composition and how to process an image.

Your decision to position the camera low to the rocks is a good one, meaning we're seeing the sunset from an unusual perspective that makes the whole scene feel intriguing. You've used the rocks in the foreground well, and they lead the eye from one part of the frame to another. The greens of the seaweed compliment the warm tones in the sky and the extended shutter speed means we are treated to a little bit of motion in the incoming waves.

A classic seascape that has been well composed and processed, thanks for sharing and good luck with the rest of your photographic endeavours.