This image is all about layers and textures. In the foreground we have an outcrop full of rough textures and only after a second look did I spot the goat high up on the ridge, surveying their kingdom. This added some context and scale to the scene, so well done for finding a way to include the goat.
Beyond are the layers of hills in the distance. They get progressively more faint the further out they are until it seems to merge with the sky. The cool tones of the layers contrast with the warm feel of the rock in the foreground and the panoramic aspect ratio works well.
Nicely seen and captured, thanks for sharing.
Not all landscapes have to be epic vistas. In fact I love images that show off the smaller details that can be found in the landscape. This is a lovely example of this. You could have used this a part of a wider composition, but you've decided to concentrate on the water itself and isolate it from a wider context.
I like the movement that you've caught in this frame. The high aperture means that the bubbling water is frozen in time, with droplets of water catching the light as they spring into the air.
The monochrome conversions works well. It enhances the competition between the shadows and the highlights as well as banishes any colour that might have ended up appearing to be a distraction.
I love the textures in the water. This is one of those images that encourages me to take a closer look and it's all the better for it. Thank you for sharing.
This is an intriguing shot. I wish you would have provided some further details about what I'm looking at, even just a location, because the lack of detail means I'm entirely in the dark about what is happening in this frame.
Whatever is happening it makes for a fascinating composition. You are above the river looking out as it stretches off into the distance, rounding a bend. On either side the river bank is vibrant in colour, complimenting the blues in the sky and the dark greens of the trees in the distance.
However, what makes the image pop is what is in the river itself. It seems to be completely full of some sort of vegetation, which feels unusual to my eye. The vegetation seemingly moves and it makes me wonder if this is something that is good for the water or something that results in the death of the river.
My pontifications aside, the composition works well and helps to add to the narrative. An intriguing scene, thank you for sharing!
This is an interesting seascape that uses all the elements in the frame to powerful effect.
The composition works well, with the rocks on either side of the frame creating a balance with each other. I like that you've caught an incoming wave hitting the rocks, demonstrating the power and energy of the water.
Not only is there texture in the rocks, but there is a lot of texture and interest in the sky too. The cumulous clouds have a similar shape to the rocks below and the blue of the sky has a relationship with the colour of the water.
My only feedback is that the horizon feels very slightly off and this could easily be rectified in post for an even more impressive image. Thanks for sharing.
This is an intriguing monochrome image that invites the viewer to take a closer look. I can imagine that the colour version of this scene was a little overwhelming with all the different colours vying for attention. By converting to monochrome, it reduces the image down to a relationship between the shadows and the highlights.
A lot of the image sits within the midtones, but the trees on the hillside and the pathway are really impactful and give the image some contrast. The road in particular makes the image work, as it winds through the whole of the frame, leading the eye from the front to the back.
Well seen, captured and processed.
Sometimes landscapes can be depictions of grand vistas devoid of human life and sometimes the inclusion of human life makes the image work.
I really like how you've silhouetted all the interesting activity against a rather impressive sunset sky. Those warm orange tones pull in the eye and the silhouetted figures (as well as the camel) add some much needed narrative. In addition to that, the figures also add a sense of scale.
An intriguing shot that uses all the elements in the frame to powerful effect, thank you for sharing.
It's always good to see photographers thinking outside of the box when it comes to big events like super moons. It would be easy to just shoot the moon and leave it without any context, but to find a way to position it in the landscape makes the image much more interesting and provides some narrative to the scenery.
Your composition works well, I like that the tree is silhouetted against the beautiful pink and blue tones that are filling the sky. Your positioning is impeccable as it feels as though the tree is holding up the moon to show to us.
That band of colour across the sky adds to the delight and all in all this is just a thoughtful and intriguing image that shows off your creative vision. Nicely done, thanks for sharing.
Scotland is a place unlike any other. The light, particularly in the west, has quality that I've rarely witnessed elsewhere.
That light is particularly magical at either end of the day, something that you have captured well in this image.
Although there are some blown highlights where the sun is in the sky, that doesn't detract too much from the rest of the composition and I love how we are able to see the light flooding across the landscape, illuminating the river and the trees.
There is a nice bend in the river that acts as a leading line into the scenery and overall you do the landscape justice. Well seen, captured and processed, thank you for sharing.
It's always satisfying when I see landscape images shot in portrait as it proves to me that the photographer knows when to switch things up and move away from landscape orientation for the sake of the composition.
Here, it works really well as it means we have more of the waterfall moving through the centre and the bottom of the frame, leading the eye through the image. There is no light to speak of, but the overcast conditions mean that the tones are even throughout and I like the colour combination of the green trees and blue water.
My inclination is to crop in slightly on the left side of the frame as there is one tree that has a dark top, and it pulls me out of an otherwise splendid composition.
Thank aside, there is plenty to enjoy here, thank you for sharing!
Sunsets can be a universal experience. It is something that resonates in most of us as a species and it's particularly lovely when we bond over a wonderful sunset. They are unpredictable and it's not often you get one of this calibre.
The portrait composition works well, ensuring that enough room is given to the water and the sky above. I like that you've shot this right at the end of the sunset, so there are only a few hints of colour catching on the very edge of the cloud and the rest is succumbing to the darkness. The clouds themselves carry a lot of the composition with their intriguing textures and you've done well to capture the last vestiges of the light as the sun dips below the horizon for the evening.
A magnificent sky that has been well captured, thank you for sharing!
This is a charming image that makes the most of the elements in the frame and enhances the mood of the scenery through a black and white conversion.
There is a filmic quality to the frame, aided by the inclusion of some grain in the image. This gives it a somewhat timeless feel and adds to the atmosphere.
The monochrome conversion is really impactful because of the contrast between the landscape and the volcano itself. The snowy peak of the volcano is the main focal point and I love how it stands out again the sky behind.
The detailed description you've provided really helps elevate the narrative and all in all this is an image of which you can feel proud. Thanks for sharing.
Namibia is one of those place that I've always wanted to visit and these dead trees are a big part of why it's on my bucket list.
There is something eerie about the husks of the trees fanning out across the sand, speaking to a different time. The landscape naturally breaks down into layers with the light sand at the bottom, the orange/brown of the dunes behind and the blue of the sky above. The trees interrupt this flow in a really satisfying way, appearing to reach out to something unseen.
I like that you've captured this on your iPhone, proving once again that the best camera is the one you have in your pocket. Yet, unless I looked at the EXIF data, I wouldn't have known this was shot on a phone.
An enchanting location that has been well captured, thank you for sharing.
As photographers we are forever intrigued by how the light plays on the landscape. It is the bread and butter of what we do and even after decades of chasing the light, I know I never get bored of when it plays upon the landscape in a manner you've captured in this image.
Most of the dunes are in shadow as the last of the light fades, and the sinking sun is putting on a great show by reflecting colour in the clouds above. That alone might make for an interesting image, but what really makes it is that light catching on one of the dunes, standing in stark contrast to the rest of the foreground.
It adds drama and really elevates the composition. Well seen, composed and processed, thank you for sharing.
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I really like the feel of this image. It has a quality that feels like it was shot on film even through the EXIF data confirms that it was shot on digital.
The way the colours interact with each other, from the warm tones of the rocks to the blue sky behind, really makes the image work. I like that you've honed in on this one part of the structure so we're offered no context. It messes with the sense of scale.
The detail that really makes the image work for me however, is the bird that is perched towards the right of the frame. This provides at least a little scale and context and it's just a charming little detail that gives the image personality. Nicely done.
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You've done justice to the majesty of the Grand Tetons with this photo. It's one of those places that really has a sense of grandeur and it can be really tricky to convey that in a single frame but I think you've managed to do a decent job with this image.
What makes this work for me is that way you've captured the sense of scale. The trees in the foreground appear tiny in comparison to the mountains in the distance and the warmth of the foreground gives way to snow-capped peaks, demonstrating the extent of the altitude and difference in conditions from lowlands to mountain top.
The texture in the clouds helps add something to the sky and the portrait orientation adds something to the composition. Nicely seen and captured, thank you for sharing.
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