New Joiners - People #543

I love the simplicity of this fantastic image. Even though the subject's face is not in the frame, the portrait is loaded with personality and reveals a sense of narrative. The black and white treatment has been skillfully handled and suits the style perfectly. Good work.

This skillfully crafted image reveals an accomplished use of light and tone to create a beautifully stylised photo. The excellently lit lightsaber immediately conveys Jedi vibes. The dark background and lighting on the subject's face add to the theme. Good work.

I'm not exactly sure what is going on with this image, and the title, "Untitled", doesn't help. However, I like this and, as a consequence, find the image intriguing; there's clearly a story being told here, and I like the ambiguity.

Wow, what a fantastic image! The challenges that must have gone into the making of this underwater marvel would have been extreme. I have a little experience working underwater and know how difficult it is. Kudos to you, you've made it look effortless. Top notch!

I love the overall cool, moody colour palette, which is very evocative. The central position of the subject looking up with the background tree carefully positioned adds intrigue and narrative. Good use of a shallow depth of field (using a wide aperture (f/1.8)) to blur the background.

I love the mysterious sense of story in this wonderful tableau. The setting is sublime with the crumbling wall, shrub and beautifully observed and captured light. The use of the arms, bottom right, adds to the narrative and helps create an engaging and thought-provoking image, especially after reading the caption.

Excellent use of studio lighting to create a striking portrait with depth and nuance. You allude to the fact that the subject doesn't like having their photo taken. If this is the case, you appear to have done a great job of making them feel relaxed and composed. Good work.

There is definitely a strong sense of intent in the subject's concentrated gaze, which helps make it a compelling portrait. The blurred background creates great separation from what might have been quite a messy and cluttered background. Good work, keep it up!

What an incredible image! Hands can be so expressive. Despite only featuring the subjects' hands, this is his compelling portrait that reveals a sense of history, connection and emotion. The black-and-white tones have been skillfully rendered to tease out the detail sympathetically.

What a delightful portrait! The composition is simply sublime, especially with the echoes of hats bouncing around the frame. The handling of the tonality and the mono conversion has been artfully controlled and realised with sensitivity to the subject. Kudos!

Dark, moody and loaded with thought-provoking nuances, the dark tones have been artfully controlled and hold just enough detail to make an engaging image. The loan figure, back to camera, at a fork in the path suggests an intriguing story.

This stunning landscape is awe-inspiring. Positioning the subjects on the bench with their backs to the camera helps create an aspirational sense of 'being there'. This technique is often seen in lifestyle travel and outdoor photos. Here, it works a treat. I wish I were there now.

I love this precision close-up shot. The tack-sharp focus is critical and works a treat. It reminds me a little of the image by Man Ray (1890-1976) titled ‘Glass Tears (Les Larmes)’ made nearly one hundred years ago in 1932. Good work; keep it up!

This is an amazingly moody and atmospheric image. It is sleek and minimalist in its composition, and all the better for it. The mist and fog add intriguing narrative elements. Although nearly monochromatic, the subtle colour palette adds to the vibe exquisitely. Good work!

This is a lovely travel image. The main subject is artfully positioned in the composition, which also utilises cunning leading lines that add depth. The colour palette is sublime with its subtle warm hues of browns, yellows, reds and greens. Good work.