New Joiners - Landscapes #861

This is a lovely seascape that makes the most of the sunrise conditions using all the elements in the frame.

I love the texture in the rocks in the foreground, and you've done well to opt for a portrait orientation so all those details are visible. This helps to lead the eye into the middle of the frame and the milky waters created by elongated the exposure time. Above, a rock formation hides the sun, but allows for a sunstar to be revealed, creating some warmth and energy in the frame, and in the sky the morning cloud is catching some of that warmth and colour.

I love that you've gone into so much detail regarding your processing. It's really nice to see someone reflect in such a way and it backs up my feeling that this image was created and crafted with care and planning. You've done the scene justice, thank you for sharing.

This is a classic waterfall shot that demonstrates your understanding of composition and light. There is a sense of either autumn beginning or the remnants of the season that has already gone and that means there is plenty of green around, dominating the frame. In the foreground there are a few scattered leaves that help to add interest to the composition, and you've done well to exclude the sky so as not to distract the eye.

I love the light you've captured on the moss-covered rocks and the exposure is just long enough to give the image some movement and narrative. The straightness of the trees in the background works to complement the chaos of the rocks below and the light is lovely. A wonderful shot of a well-trodden location. Well done for making it your own.

I really like images like this where it's difficult to gauge the scale of what we're looking at. It could be a close up, detailed shot of a singular dune, or it could be a large scale image showing multiple dunes. Without a human for scale or any other indicator, it's for the viewer to decipher.

Whether it's small or large scale, the details are gorgeous, with the textures in the sand catching the sidelight and the undulations creating light and shadow. I like that there is a little bit of movement in some of the sand on the surface which adds some narrative to the image.

An interesting image that makes me want to take a closer look, thanks for sharing.

Yosemite is one of those places I never get tired of seeing captured through photography. I've never had the pleasure of travelling there, although one day I'm sure I'll make the journey, but even then, some of the magic that can be found in the place seems to be captured along with the scenery.

This is a lovely example of this. I like the framing you've gone with, keeping everything tight in the frame, with the iconic waterfall on the right of the image.

The overcast conditions means that everything is even in tone, and the browns in the rocks complement the greens of the foliage scattered around. The low cloud has descended down to the peak and its flow is mirrored in the falling water.

An image that does justice to the scenery that it is depicting. Thanks for sharing.

One of those images that you can instantly tell was shot on film. There is just this lovely, cinematic vibe to it with the colours and the hint of grain.

The composition works, with the road leading the eye from from the people down below to the mountain in the distance and that scarf of mist or low cloud does a great job of separating the foreground from the background.

Nicely seen and thank you for sharing.

I like a good cityscape, especially during the blue hour when the artificial lights of the city or dwelling come into play and balance out the ambient light left during the remainder of the day. That period of time is evident in this shot, and it's nice that you've also caught a little bit of the sunset, with the warm colours complementing the blue tones.

I like that you've included the seagulls, but the top one is too close to the top of the frame and that makes the whole composition feel uncomfortable. Cropping that one out and leaving just the one below would make the composition stronger and allow our attention to remain focused on the important parts of the image.

I love rainbows and this image is a good example of why. They can take a composition that might well have been a little on the ordinary side otherwise and turn it into something with a touch of magic. Here, the rainbow seemingly rises out of the canyon, and your decision to place it in the middle of the frame means it's where our attention ends up, no matter where we begin to look at the image.

Your decision to shoot in portrait orientation works well, with that little bit of rock in the foreground complementing some of the colours in the rainbow. That tricky weather you mention really paid off well for you here. Thanks for sharing!

As photographers we seem to like odd numbers of things in frames. Sometimes it's one, sometimes it's three, and in this case, it's five.

The five brilliant and bright coloured beach huts are the main element in the frame. They cut the composition in two, with the top half filled with blue sky punctuated by the occasional cloud and the bottom half filled with sand and dunes.

The direct lighting helps to bring out the bold colours of the facades, and I like that they're all at an angle. The portrait orientation keeps everything tight in the frame and all in all this works well. Nicely seen and captured, thanks for sharing.

Every time I see these trees, it increases my desire to visit Namibia to witness them. There is something graphical about the whole scene, with the lighter colour giving way to the deep orange colours in the hillside, and the invariably blue sky above. That tricolour serves as a magnificent backdrop for the trees, with their spectral branches reaching in different directions.

Such an interesting scene that must have been amazing to witness, let alone photograph. Thanks for sharing.

You've captured a warm and bombastic sunset that uses the elements in the frame to powerful effect.

In the foreground we have beach, covered in people's foot prints that lead the eye from the front of the frame to the back. This is also aided by the fence, which is in various stages of disrepair, and follows in the same direction as the footprints.

Beyond there are some rock formations and above all the warm colours of sunset are vibrant in the clear evening sky.

I like that you've leaned into the pinks and reds, ensuring that glow covers the foreground as well. It helps to enhance the mood and imprint your own style on the scene. Thanks for sharing.

I love a moody black and white image and this is one of those that brings to mind the great and much loved, Ansel Adams. This is further confirmed by reading through your detailed account of shooting and processing, especially as this was shot on film and all processing was done in the lab rather than digitally. Film has a quality that is difficult to emulate digitally, so it's always lovely to see a film shot pop up in these contests.

I love the composition, but most of all I love the interplay of light and shadow, with the snow creating the highlights contrasting with the darkness of the woodland at the foot of the mountain, as well as the shadow cast by an unseen cloud above. The cloud behind helps, providing texture and interest, framing the mountain in the foreground.

An impressive image that is brought to life by your description. Thanks so much for sharing.

One of the UK's iconic lighthouses, I've always felt like Godrevy looks better in the gloom. Perhaps it's because of the stark white of the lighthouse, or the dark grey of the rocks, but miserable skies above with a hint of drama, just seems to set off the whole composition.

I like that you've opted for a (short) long exposure, so we get some movement in the water, especially as it crashes over the rocks, but not so much that it turns milky. This adds some narrative to the scene, and your composition is spot on, with the rocks in the foreground leading the eye to the tumultuous waters and the stalwart lighthouse beyond.

A fabulous image that has been well seen, captured and processed, thanks so much for sharing.

There is something otherworldly about this image. Perhaps it's that everything is blanketed in snow, from the foreground to the background. Perhaps that the because the water is so still and the reflection is so perfect, it makes it feel like the foreground is floating and creates an interesting perspective. Either way, it's one of those images that demands a closer look.

I love the detail of the signpost on the far left of the frame. It adds both a little bit of context and a dash of colour. It also helps to ground the composition in reality.

As surreal as this is to look at, it was most likely even more surreal to witness so thank you for grabbing a shot with your phone and sharing it with us.

This is a wonderful woodland shot that makes the most of the foggy conditions.

One of the great things about misty and foggy conditions is that is helps to separate the foreground from the background and whatever is in the foreground stands out, in this case, this gnarly and impressive old tree. I love that the branches are numerous, pointing out into all difference directions, covered in both foliage and moss.

In the background is the spectre of other trees, some fallen, some still standing. I like the portrait orientation as it keeps our attention on the tree but it is a shame you haven't included anything in the description to provide some insight into your creative process. That aside, there is plenty to enjoy here, thanks for sharing.

There is so much storytelling going on in this wonderful urban landscape. For me, urban landscapes are just as fascinating and interesting as natural ones, and sometimes even more so, especially when they point to narratives beyond the frame itself.

This is certainly one of those images. You show the shell of a building and the aftermath of conflict but also within this the banality of human existence -- drying the washing. In the description you talk about using double exposure as a technique so I wonder if that's where the birds have come from. If so, this is a good choice as it adds a little bit of movement and life to the scene.

The monochrome conversion leans into the grittiness of the subject matter and all in all this is a fascinating image that is enhanced by your description and is deserved of a top ten place, thanks so much for sharing.