New Joiners - People #491

This is an excellent portrait, rich with character. The handling of the light is lovely. Blurring the background to create separation is inspired and works as a treat, especially with the colour combinations. The crisp, sharp detail helps draw out the variety of textures.

What a beautiful and magical photograph. I love the light pouring out the doorway onto the small figure. This is the stuff of mysterious stories and fairytales. The lighting and handling of tones and colours have all been skillfully controlled.

This is an inspired and original take on this genre of photography. The minimal use of space has a wonderful graphic allure that is pleasing. The colour also has a striking impact. Ultimately it is the powerful and defiant shape of the mother-to-be's shadow that makes the picture shine.

A great studio portrait, the gentle handling of the light, the dark background and the muted colour palette all speak to the quiet, contemplative mood of the subject. If this is one of your first attempts, as the caption indicates, I look forward to seeing where you go!

There is an excellent sense of narrative in this unsettling image. It feels like it could be the cover of a book by the great existentialist author, Albert Camus. The clever use of extremely dark and light tones works well, nice work!

It's an interesting and intriguing image that's loaded with possible stories. The cool blue palette and dark tonality make the image feel as if it could be a scene from a mysterious drama or novella. What is happening? I love images that ask questions.

It is terrific to see analogue techniques being embraced in this digital era. The idea of using a projector to create layers of depth along with layers of meaning is inspired. It can be so rewarding to achieve this through old-school techniques. Great work!

There is a strong composition and sense of design in this engaging portrait. The exposure and monochrome treatment have been sensitively handled. However, the connection with the subject and their expression makes this image shine. Good work, keep it up!

The gritty, grainy, black-and-white vibe of this inspired image is pitch-perfect. The playful nature of the road markings and the people is fabulous, especially with the authority figure standing alone in the street - this adds to the image's narrative. Good work!

What a beautiful and quiet moment you have captured. The timing is perfect, along with the formal composition. The figure's red clothing perfectly harmonises with the muted colours of the sky and sea. The distant yacht adds a sense of balance, and its sails artfully echo the negative space made by the figure's walking legs - creating a dialogue in the composition.

A keenly observed and captured image that channels a strong graphic vibe and a sensitivity to shape and light. The low raking shadows and the central position of the subject make this a strong and dynamic composition. Nice capture, well done!

Photographing fellow photographers is an interesting and sometimes intimidating process. You have done an excellent job here. There is a sensitivity to your approach that speaks to the subtle beauty of light, reflections and composition, elements that are important to all photographers. Good work. Did he like it?

There is a lovely vibe to this capture. The composition has a dynamic and engaging energy that works well. The blurred leaf in the top left and bottom right-hand corners are artfully positioned to create a frame, give context and add depth.

A well-executed portrait. The photographer's masterful control of lighting has created a sensual image, rich with style. The post-processing has been skillfully controlled, too, giving the final image a vibe that oozes quality. This is good work; keep it up!