New Joiners - People #360

An engaging 'travel' portrait of a woman in India. The photographer's use of a wide aperture and telephoto lense have helped isolate the subject form the background and helped create a sense of depth. The strong position of the subject in the centre of the frame works well.

A crisp, clean and well-executed 'travel' portrait capturing these three monks at recess. The use of the oval window as a framing device works exceptionally well. The lighting has been deftly seen and captured too. The cats add the final touch to the ensemble.

A wonderfully bold and daring composition that works perfectly. The hard, contrasty lighting throws the subject's face into deep shadow adding mystery and intrigue. and creates a beautiful shape. The image has a cinematic vibe and as such invites a sense of narrative.

This heartwarming portrait has been exquisitely executed. The lighting has been handled with real skill. And the decisive moment has been perfectly captured with the seeds blowing across the composition. There is a wonderful sense of joy and optimism in this first-rate portrait!

There's a wonderful, vibrant energy in this portrait. The swish of hair and the decisive moment has been perfectly captured. There is an expression of genuine joy on the subject's face. The dominance of black in the t-shirt and background help focus attention on the subject.

The decisive moment has been well captured in this wonderful scene. There is a delightful 'echo' in the position of the legs in both figures. the water spray adds a sense of depth, mystery and energy and helps simplify the composition.

The red poppies in this image have worked really well as a framing device. The use of a telephoto (85m) lens and a small aperture (f/2) have thrown the flowers out of focus in a delightful way. The subject's eyes are perfectly sharp and the direct gaze makes for an engaging portrait. Well done!

An excellent sense of place and human presence has been captured in this photograph. The two sets of walkers play off each other well and create a lovely 'echo' in the composition that adds a sense of depth and adventure, The dramatic sky, square crop and momo conversation have been handled well and add to the drama.

A thought-provoking image. The yellow scruff and use of natural light have echoes of Vermeer's The Girl with Peral Earing, albeit with a contemporary twist. There is a lovely use of colour harmonies in the photograph and the well-composed image has real depth.

A delightful character study. The crisp, clean sharpness of this image works really well in highlighting the wonderful variety of textures in the skin, hair and fabrics, while the soft sublime lighting teases out the harmonious colours. Excellent, well-executed work!

What a wonderful character study! This image is rich with atmosphere and extremely evocative. Taken 50 years ago the photograph also serves as a historical document of a bygone era. The colour palette, presumably from the colour film is sublime but also has a strangely contemporary feel.

People at work often make really engaging portions, and this is certainly the case here. The use of natural light has created a portrait rich with an atmosphere that could have been so easily lost. The black and white conversion has been handled well and rich dark tones in the background help isolate the subject. with style.

This somewhat bleak image taken in France is a poignant depiction of our times. The woman wearing a facemask and being alone in the composition naturally speaks to the sense of isolation in these strange COVID times. Echoes of green and grey had to the composition

A lovely image of three women enjoying a cocktail on the beach. There is a good sense of engagement between the subjects. The quite formal approach to the composition with the dominance of horizontal lines. the positioning of the women in the frame and the black and white treatment works well.

There is a really good use of lighting in this striking self-portrait. The area of fabric above the subject's face works well too, and the dramatic side-lighting emphasises the lines in the cloth adding drama. The direct and contemplative eye contact creates an engaging and thought-provoking portrait.