I really like this image because of the way it combines the natural world (in the form of the sun) and the human made (the train station and platform).
Your composition shows you're happy to think outside the box and try to capture something creative. This is enhanced further by your processing choices, namely the stark, completely black, silhouette of the station, allowing only for the strip lights to lead the eye towards the tunnel end.
The monochrome nature of the architecture gives way to the bright, warm tones of the outside, bringing to mind the metaphor of 'the light at the end of the tunnel'. The little detail that makes this work for me is the inclusion of the two figures walking towards the light.
An image that could be easily overlooked, but one with a clear aesthetic and intriguing message. Thank you for sharing.
Landscapes can be big vistas and dramatic light, but they can also be small vignettes of details that might be missed by most. This is one of those images. There is something so wonderful about a spiderweb catching the dew of the night, clinging as it hangs from a branch in the morning light.
Here it speaks to the autumnal season, enhanced further by the fog behind. I like that you've included a tree behind to give it some context and the web itself looks so intricate.
A lovely reminder that landscapes are all around us and if we look, there is beauty to be found.
Drone photography opens up a whole new genre of landscape photography. It allows us to take familiar scenes and represent them from a different perspective. This is a lovely example of the above in action.
From a top-down perspective you've found some symbolism in the natural world. In this case, the shape of the island in the image spells out a 'C', helped by the varying shade of blue and turquoise as the shallows become deep water.
The swoop of the sand and the tree line help to break up the image and add some more interest to the frame. A fascinating image that invites the viewer to take a closer look. Thank you for sharing.
An absolutely fabulous urban landscape that takes a famous view of Manhattan and elevates it further by including a wonderful, candy floss sunset sky. I'm assuming this was the sky that night rather than a composite? Even if it was, it does the skyline justice, however there's always something magical about being in the right place at the right time.
The city sprawls from left to tight, with recognisable buildings fanning out across the composition. The warm, pink glow is reflecting in the skyscrapers which complements the gorgeous colours in the sky. The pink in the clouds matches with the blue, a hint of which is also visible in the Hudson.
A classic composition that demonstrates the power of familiarity combined with fantastic conditions. Thank you for sharing!
There is a lot going on in this image, from the two bridges that dominate the skyline to the boat moving through the water.
The boat cutting through the water creates some movement and therefore adds to the narrative. The light adds some atmosphere, as does the low cloud, helping the bridge disappear.
There is not much room between the bridge and the top of the frame which makes the composition feel a little uncomfortable, and I wish that we could see more of the water at the bottom of the frame as the silhouette of the roof is somewhat distracting.
This aside, there is plenty to enjoy in this image, and I bet it's a location you return to regularly. Thanks for sharing.
An impressive cityscape that makes the most of the skyline and the light. Unfortunately you don't provide a location, but it looks like a western city. I love capturing cityscapes during those morning hours when the sun is rising, although it can be tricky as the highlights can be strong.
I like that we can't see the sun, only its reflection, and that is enough to bring some warm and pleasant light into the frame. This spreads across the buildings and complements the blue sky above. The thin line of high cloud adds some texture and all in all this works well, thank you for sharing.
Woodland in the summer can be tricky to capture, and even more difficult to make interesting. Thankfully you've managed to achieve that with this image.
Your choice to shoot towards the sun is what makes this image work, but shooting into the sun is always a risk and there are some blown highlights throughout this image. However, the backlit foliage is delightful, bringing out the fresh greens and yellows contrasting with the rugged browns of the tree trunks.
The path through the middle helps to lead the eye and contrasts with the vertical nature of the trees. The other detail that works well is the sunstar, even if the highlights are blown out.
A fresh, appealing image that makes the most of the summery woodland and strong light. Thank you for sharing,
This is a classic landscape that makes the most of the elements in the frame. In the foreground we have some foliage which leads to the still water. This in turn is reflecting back the sky, which is full of interesting cloudscapes. Beyond is the far shoreline with some trees that are also reflecting into the water.
What really makes this image work for me is the long line of cloud that seems to mirror the landscape. It's satisfying to look at and just takes the composition and elevates it to something more interesting. I commend your eye and timing.
Well seen, captured and processed, thank you for sharing.
This is a fascinating image that is a perfect example of a mantra I hold dear, 'the best camera is the one you have on you'.
The fact that this is shot on an iPhone means that it's perhaps not technically perfect, but photography is very rarely about perfection. More so, it's about capturing a moment, which you have done with this image.
The 'night-mode' of the iPhone has ensured there is a little bit of movement in the water and because of that, the light of the moon dominates the image, looking remarkably like an oil painting. The combination of blue and orange tones is satisfying to the eye, and I love that the moon is just visible above that bank of low cloud.
A wonderful rendition that has an artistic edge, thank you for sharing.
This is one of those images that could easily be overlooked, but there is something very satisfying about the composition.
The image divides into layers due to your compositional choices. At the bottom we have the sand which gives way to the reflective shoreline and the water behind. Above, the glow of horizon leads to the clouds above, catching the colour. The warm tones are prevalent throughout although I'm unsure whether it's sunrise or sunset.
The square composition ensures all the elements sit well in the frame, and overall this is a simple image that works well, thank you for sharing.
I love reflections, and I think that when there is a good reflection to be captured it means that the photographer can disregard the conventional wisdom regarding the rule of thirds. A good reflection begs for the horizon to be placed in the middle of the frame to make the most of what is visible in the water.
The colours of autumn dominate the tree line in this image, and those oranges and browns complement the blue sky above and in the water. Those colours catch the light nicely, from the left side of the frame, and the cirrus clouds add some really intriguing texture.
There's a little bit of noise at the bottom of the frame but not enough to distract from the rest of the image. Well seen, captured and processed, thank you for sharing.
There is something about this image that just evokes the time and place it was taken. I've never been to Louisiana, but I can imagine many parts looking much like this, caught in this warm, summer light.
You've done well to capture this little vignette, and the decisions you've taken, both compositionally and artistically, elevate it further.
The portrait orientation works well, keeping all the elements tight in the frame with very little room for distraction. Shooting into the sun can always be a risk due to blown highlights, but here it pays off because the backlit branches are what makes this image work so well. The sun itself is a bit bright and overexposed, but it's worth it for the effect.
Well seen, captured and processed. Thanks for sharing.
Oh Paris, the city of love, and what a romantic image you've captured.
Unfortunately you don't provide any narrative around your creative process and I'm not sure if this is a 'big camera' image or shot on a mobile photo. Either way, the composition works really well. Our perspective is from further outside the city, looking back towards to the Eiffel Tower, lit up against the evening sky.
The rose coloured hue of the sky contrasts with the artificial lights of the Eiffel Tower, a wonderful rendition of why civil twilight in the city is such a magical time to capture.
This is just one of those image that is instantly likeable. The landmarks are recognisable, the light is gorgeous and the composition works well. What more could anyone ask for? Thank you for sharing!
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This is all about the relationship between the natural world and the human made. In the foreground we have buildings on the coast, as well as a harbour, filled with boats. The low light is casting across the image from the left of the frame and bringing with it a satisfying glow.
From your position, we can look out over the buildings, the harbour and also the water that is further out. The light that is prevalent on the buildings is also catching on the clouds above, giving them a warm and making them stand out against the blue sky.
The portrait orientation works well, keeping all the elements tight in the frame and overall, this works well. Thank you for sharing.
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Although drones can be used for top down images, they can also be used as an extension of self, especially when you've done the hard work of climbing up a mountain to watch the sunrise. From this perspective, the drone shows us a unique view of not only the dawn, but also the people witnessing it.
I like that the summit of the mountain is silhouetted with that low sun just sneaking above the horizon. The pink warmth is spreading out from the centre of the frame, catching on the nearby cloud, and adding some orange to the sky. The humans on the summit add some scale to the image, and I love that we're so far above the clouds that they seem impossibly far below.
An intriguing perspective that demonstrates your willingness to think creatively, thank you for sharing.
