The trope of the lone tree is one that remains compelling to many landscape photographers. It speaks to ideas of resilience, standing alone against all weather. You've leaned into that trope with this image. The main tree stands out against the line of trees that are in the distance, helped by the line of mist drifting along, separating one from the other.
I like the monochrome processing which gives the image a sense of mystery and moodiness. The square composition works well, and the clouds above the tree balance out the rest of the frame, adding texture and interest.
Overall, a really cool image that works well and shows your eye for a composition. Thanks for sharing.
There are a few things that are impressive about this image. Firstly that it was shot on an iPhone 6s which would be considered legacy media by Apple now, but you've shown that even older tech can be used to capture interesting scenery and create compelling imagery. I often say the best camera is the one you have on you and this is definitely evidence of that.
I love the colourful scenery, and your vantage point shows off the wonderful different architecture built into the hill side. The crisp, bold colours are enhances by the sharp, bright midday light, making them stand out. I like the hi-key processing and that all the elements fit together nicely into the frame.
Well seen, captured and processed, thank you for sharing.
When I clicked onto this image, I immediately liked it for several reasons.
Firstly, I like the vastness that you have captured, with the beach stretching out across the whole of the image. The reflective surface created by the retreating tide contrasts with the more established sand banks cutting through the heart of the beach. This all leads the eye to the island at the top of the frame. I would have left more room between the top of the island and the top of the frame as currently there is very little and it makes the composition feel a little bite uncomfortable.
That aside, there is plenty to enjoy about this image, particularly the patterns on the wet sand in the foreground and the muted tones. However, what makes this image work for me is the small group of people making their way across the beach. They add a pop of colour and a sense of scale, which ties the composition together.
Nicely seen and captured, thanks for sharing.
Scotland is literally heaven for landscape photographers (I'm currently judging this contest from the Isle of Eigg) and your image is a perfect example of why it pulls in so many creatives.
I admire your tenacity as climbing a munro is such wintery conditions is no easy endeavour, but your hard work has paid off as the image you've made during this excursion does the conditions justice.
Shooting in the sun can always be a bit of risk, but the cloud has obscured the sun for the most part, dampening down those highlights.
The composition works well, with the lochan reflecting back the mountain and acting as really delightful foreground leading the eye to the distant mountains, catching the low light.
Lovely textures created by the snow and overall this is well seen, captured and processed.
Sunset is a compelling time to create landscape photography imagery. At this time of the day the light is lower in the sky, making the colours warmer and the shadows more elongated. You've leaned into the time of day in this shot, although the sun still has a bit of time left before it dips below the horizon.
Shooting into the sun can always be a risk as it can mean blown out highlights, and although the sun is blown out, the rest of the highlights seem fine. The rock formations are intriguing and help to give the image a focal point and I like that you've leaned into the warmer hues.
Well seen and captured, thank you for sharing.
This image is all about the layers in the landscape. In the foreground there is the sea, the sea wall and then a thin sliver of water between the sea wall and the sky. This is where all the colour becomes apparent. The deep blue of the water contrasts with the pinks and oranges in the sky above. I like the detail of the boat passing the building on the shoreline in the distance.
Although I usually don't like too much sky, in this case the negative space helps the composition and the different variation in colour really elevates the image.
Nicely seen and captured, thanks for sharing.
Woodland photography can be a difficult discipline, one of the most challenging under the 'landscape photography' umbrella, but you make it look easy with this composition.
I like that you have shot this in 8x10 as it keeps everything tight in the frame and means there are no distractions such as the sky. All the elements in the frame have a place from the stream weaving through the bottom half to the many branches of the tree occupying the top half. The light that is making its way through the canopy helps to add some contrast and I like how it's reflecting in the water.
Well seen, captured and processed, thank you for sharing.
I'm going to guess that you took this image out of a plane window as I don't think there is any other way of getting this vantage point. It's really tricky to be able to get a decent image from a plane window because of all the reflective lights in the cabin, but you've done a brilliant job here.
This is a really great example of the best camera being the one you have on you, as this meant you were able to grab this shot. It really shows off the vastness of this landscape with the snowy peaks covering the entire frame.
A fascinating image, thank you for sharing.
This is really good example of when to use a panoramic crop and also a good demonstration of shooting at a longer focal length. With a wide angle you would have still got the light on the hills, but it would have been much less impactful. By pushing in to the heart of the image you remove any distractions, such as the sky, and ensure that the viewer remains focused on the composition at hand.
I love how the layers of the landscape seemingly interact with each other, overlapping, and creating a sense of depth. I like the detail of the dwelling at the bottom of the frame, it adds a sense of scale, and the image is rich in colour with those yellows and greens dominating the composition.
Well seen, captured and processed, thank you for sharing.
It's a strong set of entries for this cohort of New Joiner Contest images and it was tricky to pick a single image to take the top spot. In all honesty, the top three are all deserved of the top spot on different days, but at the time I'm writing up this review, your image is the one that has captured my imagination the most.
I'm a huge fan of how Portra looks, and I think there is a beauty to film photography that has been a little bit lost in the digital age. That coupled with a fondness for the Malverns and an enjoyment of your composition, this image stood out.
The colour combination of green in the foreground and blue behind works really well. I like that the Malverns act as a bridge between the two elements and for this composition it works to give over more room to the sky, creating a sense of negative space.
Overall a pleasing image that uses all the elements in the frame to powerful effect. Really beautifully captured, thank you for sharing.
I'm a big fan of breaking the rule of thirds when the occasion calls for it, and this is exactly the kind of scenario where it makes sense. When there is a really good reflection at play, it feels almost wrong not to place the horizon in the middle to make the most of it, especially when you have such wonderful cloud formations as seen in this frame.
The two different cloud bases really make this image sing; the low cloud drifting close to the horizon and the high cloud above. The contrast in colour between the blue of the sky and green of the landscape works well and overall this is an impressive landscape image, thank you for sharing.
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Welcome to Photocrowd’s ‘Landscapes’ contest for New Joiners! These contests are a chance for new members to introduce their photography to the community, and get a taste of how Photocrowd contests work. They can be entered by anyone within their first 28 days of joining Photocrowd. After 100 images have been submitted the contest closes and the Crowd will start rating the images. The Expert Judge will also be judging the images and writing reviews at the same time. All the winners, both Crowd and Expert, will be announced after 3 days of judging. Make sure you also check out our two other New Joiners contests - ‘People’ and ‘Animals’.
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It's a strong set of entries for this cohort of New Joiner Contest images and it was tricky to pick a single image to take the top spot. In all honesty, the top three are all deserved of the top spot on different days, but at the time I'm writing up this review, this image is a worthy runner up.
It's always great to see a creative take on landscape photography, and this absolutely ticks that box. I love that you not only give us an insight to the landscape above ground, you demonstrate the beauty of the landscape underneath the water. There is a relationship between the twisted branches on the shoreline and the ones beneath and I love the colour contrast of warm tones above and cooler ones below.
I like the way the light is filtering through the water, illuminating different elements, with the horizon in the middle. An intriguing image that shows off your creative eye, thank you for sharing.
