New Joiners - Landscapes #940

The minute I saw this image I knew it was Nepal. I've had a healthy obsession with Everest and the people who climb it for a long time, and even just experiencing Everest base camp would be a dream.

What I like about this shot is that it's not just a traditional landscape, although it certainly has those elements in the frame. It's also an image that tells a story, particularly of the nine people who are setting off on their journey. There is a sense of anticipation that is elevates by the morning light. Your composition works well, including both the people but also the reflection of the distant snowy peaks.

Being able to tell a story with a single frame demonstrates your talent as a photographer, so thank you for sharing this little moment.

This image is full of interest and narrative. I like that you have included the Yaks, and the person traveling with them, at the bottom of the frame so we can experience their perspective. Just like they are, we are looking out on this vast landscape, towards the snowy peaks in the distance. We are able to understand just how long and arduous their journey might be.

The monochrome conversion helps as there is no colour aberrations to distract us. Instead the image is reduced to the highlights and the shadows. The strong lighting helps to bring out some of the textures and I like the low cloud that occupies the top third of the frame.

Well seen, captured and processed, you do a really good job at including the viewer in the narrative.

I'm a big fan of urban landscapes and Bristol used to be my stomping ground so it's always good to see a photo of it, especially the harbourside.

I believe that the rule of thirds is open to interpretation, particularly when there is a good reflection to be had, as demonstrated in your image. It would have been a missed opportunity if you hadn't placed the horizon in the middle and kept the reflection.

The colours of sunrise elevate this image, and I like the contrast of the soft clouds with the more angular buildings.

An intriguing urban shot, thank you for sharing.

This is one of those 'most do' locations when in this part of Scotland and I must confess that I have found myself standing in a similar spot in the past, waiting for the train to make it's way over the viaduct.

It's a must do location purely because it's iconic. The rugged Scottish landscape makes the perfect backdrop to the viaduct and the steam train that passes over on a regular timetable.

It's a shame that the weather is typically grey, but that aside, the composition works well, thank you for sharing!

I think it would be easily to overlook this image, but I also think that would be an error.

Although it is a quiet, unassuming image, it is evident to me that a lot of thought has gone into the composition and framing. The description that you've provided really sheds some light on your thought-process (albeit, reading a little like AI generated text).

I like the composition, with the church standing alone, isolated from the background by the thick fog. The black and white conversion ensures we are not distracted by any errant colouration, and gives the whole image a timeless feel. The panoramic composition furthers adds to the sense of isolation, ensuring there is room around the church on all sides.

A really intriguing shot that demonstrates my constant mantra -- the best camera is the one you have on you, and in this case that was an iPhone.

Interesting shot, thank you for sharing.

I see plenty of images of these amazing rock formations while judging these contests, but rarely as well executed as this particular shot.

I appreciate your considered composition, spacing out the formations across the image so they all have room to breathe in the frame. Your timing is also really on point, with the low evening light casting from the right, bringing out the textures and colours.

There is a filmic, cinematic quality to the image that adds to the appeal but the detail that makes this for me is the person standing on the first rock. Their inclusion demonstrates the scale of the scenery and adds some narrative.

Really nicely seen, captured and processed. Thank you for sharing.

Winter is one of my favourite times to indulge in landscape photography and your image is a great example of why I love this time of year so much. Although it's not frequent in the UK, hoar frost can be wonderfully photogenic, clinging to the bare branches of trees and giving them an ethereal feel. This is exactly what is happening with the trees in this image, taking centre stage again the woodland behind that seems to be disappearing into the fog.

I like that you've used the copse of trees as the main focal point and leant into the cool tones that inevitably dominant when there is a lack of light. This helps to enhances the atmosphere and elevate the feeling of cold.

Nicely seen, captured and processed, thanks for sharing.

Drones have opened up a new world of landscape photography where we can look down at familiar territory from a new perspective. This image is a good example of this in action. Instead of capturing the field from the usual eye-level angle, the drone allows us to see the whole field and all the sheep that inhabit it from above.

I like that you've used the tree in the middle of the field as a focal point, and the sheep have helpfully created a circle around the tree which aids the composition. The low light adds some drama to proceedings and all in all this is an interesting shot that benefits from the unique angle. Thank you for sharing.

Some images are all about the composition and how all the elements in the frame work together, and other images are just about capturing a moment in time. For me, this image falls into the latter category and is all about the light and the drama.

From your vantage point you've zoomed into the mountain peak that becomes the main subject matter of this image. The low evening light casting from the right, is illuminating the peak as well as catching on the clouds above. I'd almost be inclined to crop in a little bit more and get rid of the top of the building that sits at the bottom of the frame. Cropping in to make the peak and the sky the only real element in the composition would balance out the frame and make the image more appealing.

That aside, there is plenty here to enjoy, thank you for sharing.

It's always a risk shooting directly into the sun but you have managed it without too many issues. Although the sun itself is blown out -- something that difficult to avoid when shooting on an iPhone -- the rest of the landscape looks great, with snowy peaks as far as the eye can see. I particularly enjoy the little hint of low cloud and mist that is evident in the middle of the frame.

This is a nice example of the best camera being the one you have in your pocket, as without your iPhone you wouldn't have been able to get this shot and share it with us. I'm sure Joe really loved the dedication, thanks for sharing.

There is something cinematic about this frame that puts me in mind of a Wes Anderson film. This is elevated by the inclusion of the pink car, but it's also helped by the intriguing trees that line the road and fill the frame.

It's always gratifying to read a description that sheds some light on the content of the image, and in this case, the baobab trees. I like that you've gone for a square composition as it keeps everything tight in the frame, and the bold colours of the trunks as well as the warm tones of the clouds and vibrancy of the vehicle really add the the narrative.

One of those images that just transports me to another world, so thank you for sharing.

The rock formations of the Grand Canyon continue to inspire photographers from around the world, and this image is a good example of why that is. The colours and textures that can be seen at various different levels contain a myriad of hues, showing off millennia of geological change.

From your vantage point you provide the viewer with a wide perspective of the valley below and the various rivets that have been created over the centuries. The bold lighting helps to illuminate various rocks faces, bringing out the rustic colours. I like that you've included some of the sky, especially as the textures in the cloud complement the textures of the rocks.

An impressive image that is helped by your choice of composition. Thanks for sharing.

This is a moody, wintery image that makes the most of the wonderful conditions.

The Lofoten Isles are one of the most photogenic places in the world, and landscape photographers have an affinity with the snowy mountainscapes and wind-swept villages.

I like your composition with this image, using the ice as a leading line into the frame and the snow covered mountains in the distance. There is a hazy feel to the image, which adds to its personality, and even though there is a lot of blank sky, it doesn't unsettle the composition too much.

I really like the detail of the person walking far off in the distance, demonstrating the size of the mountains and the scale of the landscape.

Nicely done, thank you for sharing.

It's more expected to see mist drifting along the landscape first thing in the morning, so to capture it in the evening as per your description, feels like real treat. It really adds something to the scene, especially with the evening colours in the sky,

I'm a big fan of breaking the rule of thirds when the occasional calls for it, and when there is such a good reflection like in this image, that is reason alone. The softness of the pastel colours works really well with the mist floating along the ground, and I like that you've included some of the trees to add some interest to the scenery.

A calming image that reminds me of those wonderful summer evenings that will soon be once again upon us.

Thank you for sharing.

This is another good example of how drones have opened up new opportunities for landscape photography. Maybe 10 years ago it would have been impossible to get this angle, without traveling in something like a helicopter, but now it's possible to enjoy the interesting architecture of this house in all its glory.

I like how you've composed the shot, with the house in the foreground and the rest of the image given over to the fields behind, all the way out to sea. The colours have a filmic quality to them, aided by the strong lighting.

An intriguing shot of a really interesting bit of architecture, thanks for sharing.