New Joiners - People #495

A strong and accomplished image. There is natural energy in this shot. Quite an achievement, I should imagine, to capture the subject's expression with all the gear, but it's been done here, and well! The mono treatment works well, and the tones have been nicely controlled.

I like the complexity of the composition in this intriguing image; strong lines, intense tones, and a wide variety of textures all come together in harmony even though, at first glance, it feels pretty chaotic. It's a bit like improvised jazz, maybe?

I love the vibe that's oozing out of this atmospheric portrait. The background, the wonderful South Florida light, the rich, vibrant colour palette and, above all, the engaging expression of the subject all make this a winner. Keep up the good work.

The composition has been artfully seen and captured. The richness of the mono tones helps accentuate this sense of design and structure. Naturally, the loan figure adds a focal point and gives the image its human presence. The motion in other parts of the scene adds to the energy.

When the elements conspire against you, you can (sometimes) have some of the best creative experiences. After reading the caption, it seems this is what happened here. So the lesson to us all is never to be put off if the weather looks bad; it might just be your saving grace. Cracking shot. Well done.

This stunning image has been beautifully seen and sensitively captured. The light is sublime, and the sumptuous black and white tones have been skillfully handled. The composition, too, is bold and confident. All in all, this is a lovely photograph.

The cinematic vibe in this strong image is terrific. The use of colour is accomplished and expertly controlled. The lovely ambience is rich with mood and atmosphere. The shallow depth of field creates just enough separation from the background and the addition of a little grain is the icing on the cake.

Photographing people at work or doing something intensely is a great way to make engaging and interesting portraits, as seen here. The mono treatment has been done well and speaks to the documentary tradition. Using a shallow depth of field (f/2.8) has blurred what might have been a distracting background and created separation without losing context.

This is a cool and clever idea, a great concept that has been skillfully handled. The sense of space and design in the compsotion is beautifully balanced, with the darkness of the figure being artfully counterbalanced with the glowing eyes of the phone screen all set against the twilight sky and distant cityscape. Good work.

Seeing these running figures so artfully integrated into the environment is lovely. Their position in the frame with the overhead trees is beautifully considered. The extreme darkness of the subjects in near silhouette enhances this balance and harmony, and the overall mood is sublime. Good work.

It's an excellent concept that's been artfully realised. This is good work, and seeing portraiture thought out this way is lovely. The complexities of the narrative are apparent but without being too obvious, which adds to the intrigue and engaging nature of the image. Good work!

What a joyous and heartwarming image. The expression on the grandmother's face is priceless as she communicates with their grandchildren via Zoom. If I was being picky, I'd suggest easing back on the image processing a little; the image is strong enough without it.

A clever and artfully realised picture. Naturally, humour plays a part in the success of the image. The narrative implied between the subject and the painting is cunningly conceived with the 'painted' subject seemingly laughing at something whispered to him; it's an inspired idea that's been well photographed.