New Joiners - Landscapes #872

These canyons and rocks provide plenty of inspirational material for landscape photographers and your photo is a good demonstration of why that is.

I like the angle of this shot, looking up through the rock, out to the light on the other side. It helps to bring out the texture of the rock and elevate the colour. Unfortunately the lighting conditions are a little tricky and it means some of your highlights have been blown, especially at the top of the frame.

That aside, I love the detail you've captured here and the blown highlights only have a limited impact. Nicely seen and captured, thanks for sharing.

I really like this image even through it might not be the most impressive on a technical level, but instead evokes a feeling and a sense of place.

The monochrome conversion gives the image a timeless feel, and the conditions that you've captured add to this feeling. The composition works well, with the tree on the right dominating and the branches leading us through the rest of the image, from the frozen water to the foggy scenery in the distance.

I actually like the grain visible in this image, something that really only looks good with monochrome photos. It adds to the mood and imprints your own personal style onto the frame.

An intriguing scene that has been well captured and processed, thanks for sharing.

I really like the simplicity of this image. It's basically three elements; the sea at the bottom, in all it's turquoise glory, the sky above, which barely contains a cloud and the palm tree on the right of the frame, sneaking in and providing a focal point.

Sometimes, simplicity is best, and I like that you've allowed for some negative space towards the left of the frame, helping to lead the eye across the frame to the palm tree.

Nicely seen and composed, thanks for sharing.

For me, this image has everything I like about shooting landscapes. You've captured the stillness of the lake perfectly, and your decision to place the horizon in the middle of the image elevates the composition further, providing the viewer with a wonderful view of those snowy mountains in the distance.

The blue of the sky and the lake is offset by the greens and yellows of the trees either side, and I like the detail of the cloud cutting through the sky diagonally, reflecting in the water.

There is an almost cross-processed feel to the image where the colours feel a little surreal, and I think you've leaned into that with your processing.

Overall, a classic landscape image that works well. Thanks for sharing.

Autumn is always a wonderful time of year for landscape photographers. The colours become the main event, and everywhere there are trees, there is an opportunity to create compelling images.

Here is a good example of the wide range of colours you can find during this time of year. There are deep oranges and vibrant yellows combined with some of the greens that are hanging on from summer.

I like the angle you've gone for, looking up into the trees and contrasting the colours against that clear blue sky.

A lovely reminder of how beautiful autumn can be, thanks for sharing.

This is a great view of London that shows off just how wonderful and impressive the city is, full of modern buildings and yet still retaining that sense of self, celebrating the history that exists within the city limits.

Your vantage points makes for an interesting composition, where the eye can wander from riverbank to riverbank, and beyond, taking in the sights. The light breaking through the cloud on the far left adds something interesting to the frame.

The horizon is a little bit wonky which throws off the image somewhat, and renders it less effective, but this could easily by resolved in post or your phone app, for a more impressive result.

That aside, plenty to enjoy here, thanks for sharing.

Summer can be tricky for landscape photographers, mostly due to the dull greens that end up everywhere as the season drags on. There are some highlights, however, and poppies are definitely one of them. Their vibrant reds are a welcome splash of colour, and if you are lucky enough to find a field of them, like in this image, then the results can be wonderful.

What I like about this image is that you've included some of the foliage on the edge of the field to contrast with the poppies in the field. It works well, especially under that grey, moody sky.

Nicely seen, captured and processed, thanks for sharing.

This is an intriguing image that is elevated by your composition and choice of portrait orientation. I like that you keep the frame tight and ensure our attention is focussed on the rock itself. This is enhanced by the way you've positioned the sun, keeping it tucked behind the rock, but allowing a little but of light to illuminate the foreground and catch the eye.

This is also a wonderful example of the best camera being the one you have on you, in this case, your iPhone. It allows you to capture images on the go, and still tell a compelling story like you have with this example.

The colours and textures of the rock really make me want to look closer and all in all, this works well. Thank you for sharing!

There is something cinematic about this frame. It could be the establishing shot of a movie, where the camera would gradually pan out or in to reveal the beginning of the story.

The panoramic aspect ratio adds to this cinematic feel and means that all the elements sit nicely in the frame.

I love the detail of the mist in the distance, separating the foreground from the background, but the element that makes the image work for me is the silhouette of the lone horse on the left.

A wonderful piece of storytelling, thanks for sharing.

Some images are all about the big vista and the even bigger picture, but others are more about the details and telling a larger story by using details. This shot is one of those. You hone in on a small section of the coast line, with the brown rocky shoreline intersected by the seawater.

The use of long exposure really adds to the image here, adding movement to that water which provides a sense of narrative and gives the water a milky appearance. We have no context of the wider scene, but instead we have this vignette that hints to what it might look like.

The light is dull which evens out the tones and all in all this demonstrates your understanding of composition and technique.

Thanks for sharing.

An interesting urban landscape that demonstrates why urban or populated spaces can be amazing material for landscape photographers.

The portrait orientation works well, as we look down the river, lined on either side by modern buildings and warehouses. The verticals are not quite straight which detracts from the image somewhat but other than that there is plenty to enjoy and I particular like the yellow structure on the left and the pop of colour that adds to the frame.

There are three elements in this image that make it work, and it's how you've arranged this elements in the frame that gives the scene something a little special.

In the water, we have some foliage sticking out which adds some interest to the foreground. In the background the low sun is just about to drop below the horizon, but is still relevant enough to add some warmth and colour to the sky above.

On the water, a boat carrying three individual speeds along. The way you've positioned these three elements is satisfying to look at and elevates the image. Although there is a little too much sky at the top of the frame for my liking, there is plenty here that works well, thank you for sharing.

I've seen plenty of images of this location and each time it's evident why photographers are drawn to this part of the world. There is something appealing about the way the river bends back on itself, carved out of the rock. There is a symmetry to it all that is very satisfying.

I also really enjoy the contrast between the warm tones of the rock and the cooler tones in the water and the sky. Your processing leans into this contrast and I like that there is a little bit of cloud cover which adds some texture to the sky.

Nicely seen, captured and processed, thanks for sharing!

This image is all about the composition. The frame is dominated by the mountains, moving backwards through the frame from those in the foreground to the ones in the distance, obscured by the hazy.

That hazy is causing a little bit of trouble, messing with the colour and making the whole image feel rather cool in tone.

The most interesting part of the image is the great wall running across the mountain tops. It really helps to show the scale of the achievement and underlines why this is seen as one of the human wonders of the world. I love that you've positioned yourself away from the wall in an effort to show us the scale.

An intriguing image that does an interesting and impressive job of granting another perspective of the great wall. Thanks for sharing.

At first I thought this was a drone shot but an examination of the EXIF suggests that I'm wrong and you must just be on a high vantage point.

Either way, I love the perspective you've provided here, looking down towards the coastline and the many buildings/dwellings that exist as well as that large expanse of sand.

This is an image of two halves. From the busyness of the town to the empty expanse of the water off the coast.

The colours work well and overall this is an intriguing image that demonstrates your creativity as a photographer, thanks for sharing.