New Joiners - People #465

The clever use of reflections adds a creative twist to this striking portrait. Keeping one's eyes open for opportunities like this is a wonderful way to enhance your creativity, and there are opportunities everywhere once you tune your eyes in, which has happened here!

A beautifully executed portrait that showcases a masterful control of light. However, it is the stoic, sensitive and defiant expression on the subject's faces that speaks so eloquently of the image's backstory that makes it a winner. Great work; I would love to see the rest of the project.

The masterful use of lighting creates a rich and engaging portrait. Kudos to you for finding an unwilling subject and turning the situation around. Working in confined areas is never easy, but you've done a great job; finally, the mono conversion is pitch-perfect.

I absolutely love this enchanting scene. The joy of seeing the clouds lift and the magical quality of the light is reflected in the joyous expressions on the subject's faces. The beautiful spring colours resonating through the frame add to the uplifting vibe.

The simplicity of this image is great. Something about the slightly washed-out warmed-hued colour palette makes the picture feel old and nostalgic. Best of all, the heart-warming moment of a mother and daughter enjoying a moment on the beach makes the image shine.

Fantastic use of slow shutter speed to add a haunting sense of narrative to this bold and adventurous approach to making portraits. The wonderful warm hues of the hair and door that kind of blend are inspired. Lovely idea, well executed. Keep it up!

What a wonderful shot. It's impossible not to reference the great Magnum photographer Martin Parr when looking at this—a vibrant beach scene rendered in its full chromatic glory. The myriad mini-narratives happening in the scene are endlessly engaging. Fabulous stuff!

A beautifully composed shot and a great idea. The bold and confident framing is inspired and works well. If I'm being niggly it's a shame the eye is not tack-sharp; it feels like it should be. Otherwise a wonderful image.

There's no denying this is quite a gruesome image to look at. It isn't comforting. However, it's clear that is the creator's intent, so well done. The technical aspects of the image have been skillfully executed, and the overall vintage vibe of the colour pallette and tonality works well. Good work!

What a wonderful, rich, and vibrant street scene. The smoke adds a real sense of mystery and intrigue to the narrative Well done for noticing it and having the tenacity to not only get the shot but also still catch your bus! Good work.

The decisive moment has been artfully captured here, and the split-second timing has paid off with the main protagonists (and the object) perfectly positioned in the frame. The wonky horizon adds dynamic energy to the already action-packed image. Good work!

The way the subject is incorporated into the environment is inspired. The foreground grasses act as an intriguing framing device, and I love how the grass obscures the subject. The aspects of green reverberating throughout the scene add a lovely touch.

This is a wonderful portrait. I love how the subject has been captured looking at a mirror (or screen); it's subtle but adds a thought-proking narrative element to the composition. There is something captivating about the subjet's gaze. The colour and light have been skillfully handled. Good work.