New Joiners - Landscapes #957

This is a scene with plenty of potential. The golden light is attractive, and the photographer has recognised that the overhanging branches work neatly as a partial frame. However, the foreground foliage interrupts the tree's reflection - and the horizon is somewhat wonky. A few steps closer to the water's edge, and more careful framing, would have resolved this.

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This is an unusual and spectacular photo which justifies the big hike and altitude sickness! I might consider a slighter tighter, squarer crop to lose some of the empty space (and one or two little distractions) at the bottom of the frame. Otherwise, a dramatic and eye-catching image.

These conditions look almost too good to be true - a genuine winter wonderland. I love the cool tones and the texture and shapes within this landscape that the snow so neatly highlights. I don't like the road in the foreground, though - it feels like an unnecessary and ugly distraction. Surely just a few steps forward would have allowed the photographer to exclude the road from frame and keep focus on natural beauty alone.

This is a dramatic coastal scene and a nicely composed shot. In my opinion, this is a photo that would really benefit from a creatively long exposure to smooth out the water and emphasise the water trails. and motion. Even without ND (Neutral Density) filters, you can create a long exposure on an iPhone by switching on Live and then clicking on Long Exposure after you've taken the shot. Try it for yourself.

This is a nice enough composition with the footpath acting as a strong lead-in line. However, the harsh light has produced an unflattering level of contrast. Bluebell woodlands are best shot in overcast, low-contrast conditions - or in warm, golden hour light. If possible, revisit this scene in more attractive conditions.

Although the colours and contrast are a tiny bit rich for my own personal taste, I do think this is an eye-catching sunrise shot. The low sunlight catching the surf is attractive - and the waves, reflections, and colour combine well. The well-positioned gull adds a much needed point of interest. This is a photo that just makes you want to be there...

What an incredible building, set in a beautiful environment. This is a lovely shot. The square aspect ratio suits the subject, and I love the warm, autumn colours behind the building - they neatly dilute the sea of green foliage and help create depth and layers. My only real gripe is the partial tree trunk on the left of the frame - I think we need to see more of this tree for it to create a proper 'border' and to balance with the trunk on the right.

This is a very simple, minimal composition, but an effective one nonetheless. The tracks bending into the frame really lead the eye into the composition. And the misty conditions add atmosphere and softness to the scene. The cool; blue hue helps create an almost eerie-like mood.

It is the light-play that really makes this shot. The slivers of light cutting across the frame highlight the city and invite the viewer's eye into the frame. The mix of light and shade helps create depth, while the heavy sky adds further drama.

I just love the golden light bathing Half Dome, which - combined with that dark, brooding sky behind - produces a really pleasing result. The telephoto perspective really highlights the shape and detail of this iconic mountain. A well timed and captured shot.