You haven't provided many details about the location or your thought process behind this image which gives it a mysterious vibe and leaves me with more questions than answers.
Details aside, there is plenty to enjoy about this image, from the neat composition using the rocks in the foreground as a way into the frame, leading the eye to the distant headland. The background is silhouetted against the low sun, although I'm not sure if it's sunset or sunrise. You've done well to control the exposure, hiding the sun behind a cloud so it doesn't blow out any of the highlights.
The low cloud adds some interesting mood and contrasts nicely with the warm orange tones of the light being cast by the sun.
Overall, this is an appealing image that uses all the elements in the frame to powerful effect. Thanks for sharing.
This is a lovely, wintery scene that demonstrates the co-existence of the natural world and the manmade world.
In the foreground we have trees and foliage next to a road which leads the eye into the middle of the frame and a dwelling full of homes and architecture.
The snow gives everything a fresh feeling and unifies the different parts of the image. I'm glad you excluded the sky as it means we aren't distracted and can concentrate on what is in the frame. Thank you for sharing.
You title your image 'Backroads' and that title alone is evocative, putting me in mind of long road trips and exploring forgotten parts of the countryside.
The image that accompanies the title is equally evocative and reinforces the message. You've done well to use the road as a leading line, allowing the eye to move through the frame and round the bend into the unknown.
The snow on the trees and the ground add to the atmosphere and I like that you've avoided including the sky so as not to distract from the textures and detail of the trees in that low, winter light.
The yellow lines of the road contrast with the greens of the trees and all in all, this works well, thank you for sharing.
This image works well, with the wetland in the foreground leading the eye into the image and ensuring that we end up looking at the church in the distance.
There is something about this image that elevates it above the norm, and that is the mirroring of the curve in the foreground through the clouds above. This little detail just makes the image even more satisfying to look at. Thanks for sharing.
This is a really interesting composition that uses the elements in the frame in a powerful manner. I love the way you've made it feel as if we're peeking through the architecture to look out at the water in the distance. It's a great mechanism to engage the viewer and involve us in the photograph.
The strong light on the architecture brings out warm tones which contrasts well with the blues of the water and the sky, as well as the hill in the distance. The shallow depth of field in the foreground gives the image a sense of depth and the subject matter is interesting enough to hold my attention.
It's always nice to see people thinking outside the box when it comes to composition, thanks for sharing.
Three elements that work together to create an image. In the foreground there is the arid, brown landscape that gives way to this lone tree, a trope that landscape photographers return to again and again because of the narrative it evokes. The tree is framed by the impressive cloud structures behind, with a hint of blue sky peeking through. There is a foreboding feeling in the air that elevates the image further. Thanks for sharing.
It's been a long time since I've visited the South Island of NZ but it left an impression on me and your photo is a wonderful reminder of this special part of the world.
This image is all about the bright, bold colours and contrast that is made all the more tangible by the harsh light that is covering everything. I like how you've split the image in two, with the bottom half full of sand, grasses and a hint of the turquoise sea and the top half full of cloudless blue sky. The colours complement each other and I like the footprints on the sand leading the eye into the distance.
I often don't enjoy cloudless skies as they don't add a lot and lack texture but it works in contrast with the textures of the dunes below.
Nicely seen and captured, thanks for sharing.
This is absolutely my kind of morning. These are the conditions I love to chase, and because it's a fairly rare occurrence, it becomes even more special when you get the opportunity to photograph such conditions.
However, it can be tricky not to end up reacting to the conditions rather being considered about the composition, but that is not a trap that you have fallen into as the combination of conditions and composition is what makes this image jump off the screen and ultimately land in the top spot of this contest.
I love the way you've used the trees as the main focal point, with the line of mist on the water leading the eye towards them and the low, morning light catching on the tops. You've done well to manage the exposure, and the colour combo of trees and sky works well. The reflection tops off the composition and all in all this is a deserved winner, thanks for sharing, it must have been beautiful to witness.
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Some images are all about the conditions they are conveying, and this is one of those for me. It's hard to ignore that imposing storm cloud engulfing the frame and looking extremely threatening.
Your composition helps to frame the cloud, placing it in opposition to the still, calm waters below, and adding to the foreboding feel. I like that you've included the light house on one side and the headland on the other, again standing in opposition to each other.
I'd consider removing the buoy in post as it is a little distracting, but other than that, there is plenty to enjoy here, thanks for sharing!
This is a classic landscape image that makes the most of all the elements in the frame. It is helped by your position, looking down on the all the ridges stacking backwards into the distance, seemingly going on forever.
I like how the peaks in the mid ground appear spectral and faded in comparison to the ones in the far distance. This is helped by the low cloud that is drift below the tops and the light that is catching on the cloud and illuminating the textures on the peaks.
An image that does what it sets out to do and does it well, thank you for sharing.
There is something about this image that I just enjoy. Maybe it's the two dogs standing side by side, taking in the weather. Maybe it's the brutal weather and the cold you've managed to convey through the photo. It might also be the curve of the bridge in the left of the frame that disappears into nothing.
In fact, it's how all these elements work together that elevates this image. A lovely bit of storytelling. There is a dust spot just above the bridge that distracts a little and could be easily removed in post for more impact, but other than that there is plenty to enjoy here, thank you for sharing!
This is a great example of how to use leading lines in an image, and how to make the most of the elements in the frame. The lines of crops in the foreground lead the eye up to the barn in the mid ground which is framed by the tree, catching the last of the evening light.
The greens of the tree and the crops contrast with the faded red of the barn and the blue of the sky above. All the elements in the frame work together to create an interesting composition, thank you for sharing.
This image uses the subject matter and light to powerful effect. You focus all your attention on that intriguing natural rock formation that is seemingly floating out at sea.
The green foliage on the rock contrasts with the blues of the water and the sky with those big cumulous clouds adding texture and intrigue to the image, as if a storm is brewing.
The strong lighting makes the image pop and overall this is a good image that evokes intrigue. Thanks for sharing.
Some image are all about the conditions and some are all about the composition. Others, however, tell a story. This image is definitely in the latter category and it's all the better for it. Yes, there are landscape elements in the frame, namely the architecture in the distance and the water source that takes up the majority of the image, but there is also a real sense of narrative.
This is helped by the inclusion of the cat standing on the wall. Your composition really aids this narrative by silhouetting the cat against the sun and giving the cat context by surrounding it with the rest of the landscape.
You've done a really good job controlling the exposure and this is one of those images that just makes me wonder and think. The more I look at it, the more I like it. Really nicely done, thank you so much for sharing.
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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 wonderful depiction of autumn and demonstrates why it's often the favourite season for us landscape photographers. The colour you have captured is just glorious, with the bright yellow hues capturing the eye and holding my attention.
The composition complements the colours, with the three tree limbs sticking out the water pointing us in the right direction. The arch of the tree works well and frames the little rowing boat in the distance. The strong lighting helps to bring out the colour and all in all this is a lovely depiction of a beautiful time of the year.
