New Joiners - People #488

Wow, what a wonderful splash of colour, literally flowing like lava into the frame. Sometimes accidents can yield great results, as can be seen in this lovely shot. The light leaks (the image was made on analogue film) have been highly effective.

The glowing vibe of this image adds a wonderfully ethereal quality. The tonality has been carefully considered and reflects this mood. The ghostly human presence has been artfully controlled through slow exposure. Good work, even if you did get told off by museum security.

Great energy in this engaging portrait. The muted colour pallet is sublime, and I love the handling of the dark, shadowy tones in the background. The pose, composition and lighting all work in harmony, revealing a compelling narrative. Good work.

Incorporating figures into an epic landscape scene like this is a beautiful way to invite the viewer to be part of the image. As if we can imagine being there, sitting on the bench like the protagonists. Great capture, well done.

This is an intriguing portrait of a Shamanic woman. Firstly, I like the treatment; the formal approach and sepia tint hark back to the early 20th-century travel photos. But I also like the weird movement and distortion of the Shaman's arms, which feel like a hallucinogenic, dream-like state is in process.

I love the complex relationship between the protagonists in this intriguing capture. The gaze of the three subjects, one looking at their phone, presumably for a selfie, one (the main subject) looking directly at the photographer's camera and the other looking and pointing at the main subject, is really interesting. The composition is excellent, and the mono treatment is spot on. Love it!

Excellent scene. Wow, the light is sublime and works a treat in this bold and exciting image. There is a strong and dynamic energy. The repetitive nature of the crossing and the repetition of the girls' clothing all add to this, but it's the light that makes it shine.

A wonderful, rich and vibrant image. You've captured the vibe of the desert with style. The handling of the tones is simply sublime, with lovely detail in the highlights and shadows. While the photographer's seeing and vision are the essence of this image's success, it's a fine example of how good a humble smartphone camera can be!

Clever use of reflections in this engaging portrait. It's a beautifully seen, noticed, and captured image. The formal arrangement and structure of the image work a treat, especially the considered vertical lines, which strengthen the message. The mono conversation is spot on, too.

Another intriguing and engaging portrait in this New Joiners round, with more clever use of layers and reflections to create a contemplative and thought-provoking picture. The composition, layers, and black-and-white conversion all harmonise with the image content. Good work, keep it up.

Excellent capture and nicely seen image. The cracked glass is poignant and could be a metaphor for myriad interpretations. This, combined with the sombre tonality and mono treatment, makes an intriguing and ambiguous image that asks questions. Good work, keep it up!

What a clever and ingenious way to photograph a mother and daughter. You've nailed the lighting with lovely catch lights in the eyes along with the handling of the skin tones and colours. This is good work, keep it up.

There is excellent use of line and silhouette in this striking and accomplished composition. This is a perfect example of the idea of a frame with the frame. I love the steamed-up windows with their blue hues and the light streaming in. All in all, this is good work.

Shooting into the light (contre jour) is often considered the wrong thing; however, if done well, it can be a wonderful way to add a vibrant sense of depth and energy to an image. And this is precisely what has happened in this lovely, happy shot.

I love the layers of the landscape in this image. The tones and textures work really well. The two figures add to the narrative, even more so when reading the text and understanding that they're father and son. The barely visible bird they appear to be looking at adds another layer of depth and intrigue.