New Joiners - People #429

A bold and striking portrait made in the documentary tradition. The black and white treatment packs a punch, although the highlights feel a little overexposed which is a slight shame. The sense of place is artfully captured and the position and expression of the subject are nicely considered.

Stunning image. I love the way the folds, tones, hues and textures of the fabric and tanner's body echo each other and resonate in the frame. The overall composition reveals some wonderful lines and angles creating a sense of harmony and tension. Great work. Well done.

The title of this image "Cucumber Eater and his Mother" is inspired and a little bizarre. It creates a wonderful framework for the story. The image itself is also captivating and offers myriad interpretations. The colour palette is rich with atmosphere.

Shadow play is an excellent way to experiment with photography. I love the bold approach to this image with all the 'action' in the top left of the frame. The tonality has been skillfully controlled revealing just enough detail in the highlights and shadows. Good job.

A lovely moment that's been artfully captured. The expression on the subject's face reveals a wonderful sense of authentic joy. The fast shutter speed has frozen the water and was a perfect choice of camera setting. Lovely work. Keep it up!

It's always good to have your camera with you as you never know when an image might present itself. This seems to be the case here with an excellent candid shot captured from a bus window. Sometimes, when a subject is unaware of your presence you can capture a unique sense of authenticity - as always be mindful of privacy...

I love the compsotion in this engaging image. The road snaking through the frame is a perfect compositional device and the subject is nicely placed in the foreground. The slightly muted colour palette evokes a retro vibe which suits the image too. Where are the helmets?!

What a beautiful and cute image. The gentle tonality and subtle colour palette are perfectly judged. There is just enough detail in the white dress - which is not easy to achieve. The direction of the subject's gaze, out of the frame, adds to the story in a quiet, dreamlike way.

People at work can often make for a great portrait and in the 'documentary' tradition this image does just that. The low angle of view with the light streaming into the frame works very well adding depth and atmosphere. The lens flare bottom right is a lovely bonus.

What a bold and dynamic image. In love the way the image is so expressive even though we cannot see the subject's face. The handling of the lighting and the black and white tones has been artfully controlled. Good work, keep it up!

The quiet contemplative vibe flowing out of this image is rich with atmosphere. The swirling mist is evocative and adds a thought provoking twist to the scene, while the loan figure with their back to the camera creates a lovely sense of narrative.

Clever use of a shallow depth of field to focus attention on the subject by blurring the foreground and background. The composition is lovely with beautiful echoes of yellow and green bouncing around the frame. The sense of quiet relaxation on a lazy summer day is the icing on the cake.

Lovely to see such a creative idea. The sliced plastic (?) revealing the subject's eye is an excellent idea and has a very film-like feel to it. The direct, penetrating gaze of the eye is engaging and adds a compelling narrative element to the image.

Lovely control of lighting to create a vibrant and moody atmosphere. The subtle rim light is a nice detail. The deadpan expression of the subject works well and their quiet, knowing sense of contemplation adds intriguing layers of narrative. Well done.

A beautiful image filled with dreamlike vibes. The cloudy effect and funky colour palette give the image a lovely creative twist. The happy and engaging expressions and eye contact from the subjects are a delight too. Good work, keep it up!