New Joiners - People #462

An inspired use of intentional camera movement (ICM) and multiple exposures in this busy Italian scene. The dynamic sense of motion, energy and chaos that the technique evokes is very effective. The gentle colour palette works well too, good work, keep it up!

What a wonderful portrait and just look at that fantastic hat. Well seen. And kudos to you for seizing the moment and asking to take a portrait. This works really well as a black-and-white image, giving it a timeless vibe. The wide aperture nicely blurs the background creating separation.

The unique perspective this drone shot provides is simply outstanding. Seeing this areal vision - rendering the landscape nearly abstract is always a delight. However, the two snorkelers make this shot shine; they provide a lovely sense of scale and human presence. Good work.

Excellent capture. You get a real sense of the mesmerising sunset the subjects are admiring without actually seeing it, which is clever and adds to the story in an interesting way. You've done a splendid job of balancing the tones and respectfully rendering the delicate hues. The colour pallet is sublime.

What a delightfully simple composition. The use of negative space is stunning, while the cunning use of line and cool control of the tones and colours all work well. Being niggly - the cable to the edge of the frame on the bottom left detracts from the overall simplicity. Otherwise a beauty. Keep it up!

What a wonderful expression of joy well captured in this lovely portrait. ~~The black and white conversion has been skillfully handled with just enough detail in the subject's white shirt, along with detail in the rich shadows. Not easy. Good work!

Clever use of silhouette in this engaging shot. I love the way the humans blend with the rock as if they are part of the topography. The receding layers of tone add a wonderful sense of depth and nuance. Good work, keep it up!

A lovely well-seen scene! The formal approach to the composition works well and complements the formal way in which the shopkeeper has arranged their merchandise. That's a nice touch. The moment of quiet contemplation (maybe 'despair,' as the caption indicates) in the subject is heartwarming. I hope they had a busy day in the end!

I love this beautifully observed scene. A quiet moment well captured. The lighting is sublime, especially the way it falls on the items on the table. While the image has a lovely atmosphere, the overall quality lets it down a little, mainly due to the iPhone struggling in low-light conditions. Otherwise, smashing shot; well done!

I love the compsotion in this shot. It is bold and confident and artfully helps tell the story. Using the side of a cave (?) was an inspired decision; compositionally, the frame within a frame works well. The shaft of light reaching out to the surfing protagonists adds a lovely twist.

I love the vibrant colour palette in this bold image. The complementary blue and yellow hues work exceptionally well. As the caption indicates, it does have a timeless energy. It's a slight shame that the image has started to deteriorate, especially in the sky, may be a little over-processed. Dial this back a little, and you'll have a winner. Great work!

What a clever idea; seeing how the environment has evolved is fascinating. The alignment of the old photo and the contemporary view is spot on. This could be the start of a bigger project; it would be wonderful to see more images made in this way.

People at work is a great way to make engaging images. This photo tells the story well; we can see what the baker is up to and get s sense of his working environment. The composition is solid, along with a well-balanced tonal range and colour.

What a beautiful image! The carefree summer vibe buzzes about this frame. The grass and daisy add to this and help tell the story. The catchlights in the subject's eye are spot-on, along with the control of the lighting and tones; Good work.

Wow, bags of attitude in this dark and moody portrait. The clever use of lighting is packed with attitude, and the warm hues add a mysterious twist to the image's narrative along with the subject emerging out of the darkness of the background. Good work!