New Joiners - Landscapes #886

This is a lovely image that captures the magic of twilight. The selection of a small aperture has created little starbursts - and the combination of warm artificial light and cool natural tones is attractive. The use of a longer focal length neatly foreshortens perspective, ensuring the mountain peaks loom large in frame and provide a dramatic backdrop to the foreground buildings.

This is a thoughtfully composed shot. The foreground rocks are 'arranged' nicely in the frame and positioned so that they don't interrupt the reflection of the Langdales. The vertical composition works well, placing emphasis on foreground and helping provide depth. The light is good - a more dramatic sky would have been the icing on the cake!

It is really important to do 'border control' when composing (or editing) a photo. In this instance, the road barrier at the bottom of the frame is an needless distraction. Had the photographer altered their viewpoint slightly, zoomed in, or cropped the file, the result would feel more natural and attractive.

Sometimes less is more. This is a simple capture lacking any foreground objects or an obvious focal point. However, the scarlet sky and glassy reflections provide sufficient tranquility and interest. The highlights in the sky are maybe a little light, though, and could be reduced in brightness.

This is a big, impressive vista. It is a strong composition with the foreground rocks providing an entry point and encouraging the viewer's eye into the view. The heavy cloud is dramatic and helps 'frame' the view - while the crepuscular rays add beauty and interest to the sky.

This is a lovely wintry scene that wouldn't look out of place on the front of a Christmas card. The church and buildings provide a key focal point, and the trees break up the expanse of snow and wilderness. The peaks behind create a strong backdrop.

Wow! We use the word epic far too freely these days, but this really is an 'epic' landscape. The wisps of mist/low cloud really inject mood to the scene and converting this photo to black and white has allowed the photographer to highlight contrast and detail. The trees and vehicles add a proper sense of scale and context. This shot has an Ansel Adams feel to it.

What a lovely springtime shot. I like the shallow depth of field, with the daffodils drifting progressively out of focus. The tree behind the flowers helps frame them - and the rising sun adds warmth and interest to the shot. I find the tops of the out of focus daffodils in the bottom right corner slightly distracting - therefore, I might be tempted to clone or crop them out of frame.

I just love images like this. Gorgeous light, glassy reflections, symmetry, and simplicity - all great ingredients. This is a beautiful, calming scene and the photographer has captured a really beautiful landscape shot. The soft, warm sunlight striking the tips of the mountains really 'makes' this shot...

This is a moody seascape and the 1/2sec exposure has generated lots of motion, texture, and interest. I like the cool, blue tone and narrow aspect ratio. The lone figure adds a needed focal point and helps provide some visual balance with the partially submerged groin.

This is a nice shot of a beautiful landscape. However, I can't quite decide if I like the silhouetted tree - or feel the image would be stronger without it? It is a shame the sky is devoid of cloud and interest. The clear blue sky reveals an issue with vignetting, though. Given the focal length (32mm) I'm surprised to see darkening in the corners. This problem is often due to filters being combined, so it might be worthwhile checking your set-up.

This is a stunning waterfall and - other than the tree trunk creeping into frame top right - the photographer has composed this image well. However, parts of the waterfall are badly overexposed and highlight detail is lost. I also think shadow recovery has been too aggressive, resulting in a slightly false, HDR appearance overall. Unless this was the photographer's intention, I would be tempted to re-edit this file to produce a more natural level of contrast.

Wow - what an epic view! This is a lovely photo with oodles of atmosphere. However, I would describe this as a 'long lens' landscape. This scene is just crying out for a telephoto lens in order to get tighter to the dark, moody mountain peaks and incredible rays of light.

What a lovely location - very mythical and atmospheric. The overcast conditions have provided lovely even, low contrast light that suits the scene. I might have tried a slightly faster shutter speed to retain a bit more texture and detail in the moving water - often 1/2sec will suffice, otherwise the water can get too milky and blurred. However, it is very subjective and down to individual taste.

There is something about this shot that is really engaging and attractive. It's a slow burner - it lacks instant impact, but the more you study it, the more you enjoy the image. It has a high-key feel to it due to the snow and steam - and the dead trees and colour of the landscape provides impact and interest. A well seen and captured landscape.