Travel Memories

This is one of those travel shots that continue to stay in your mind long after you see it. The bold rusty colour of the stone, the clouds of dust and the repetitive nature of the human figures all add up to a magazine-worthy image. It's deceptively simple but leaves a strong impression. Well done.

Windows and dust in the air make for great travel drama. It's a well-known fact and is an effect that can be seen often. However, this shot uses it very well and the beams of light are not intrusive, nor are they the main justification for the image. They serve as great leading lines in an already fascinating setting.

Another shot with a classic feel about it. We love the soft contre-jour lighting and great use of the native environmental conditions. The two human figures offer a relatable fixture – after all, it is human life which is the most enticing part of travel imagery. A simple and effective composition.

Thank you for submitting this lovely lavender field in the Cotswolds. The colours dominate the frames but we feel that the perspective is not contributing to highlighting the fields. Lower perspectives could make the colours stand out, contributing to an atmospheric image, while going up and photographing downwards would make the field structure stand out more. Nevertheless, it is a great motive, so again thank you!

This is an unusual perspective on the brief. These models seem more interested in food than the camera, but it is an engaging angle and creates the impression of the location by suggesting the environment beyond the boundaries of the frame. This lighting and exposure are excellent and the use of a wide lens is an inspired one.

It's the lighting that drew us to this shot. The blend of moody ambient lighting and warm artificial source creates a beautiful contrast that helps further the story of this scene. The receding statues, subject placement and 'hidden' light source give the image depth and drama.

Beautiful capture of the sunset in Manhattan. Photographing in low light can be challenging but you managed to expose the image very well. The city lights against the red sky, especially pop. To further enhance the image it would be an idea to straighten the horizon line to perfection in post-processing.

We love the perspective you chose to highlight the Hard Rock Cafe sign. Very creative and dynamic. To enhance the photograph we suggest straightening the roof elements in the downer area of the image using lens corrections in your chosen software. A great capture overall!

What a lovely image! We particularly like that you used the long exposure technique here, as the clouds appear soft. This technique seems to be the reason why the boats, found on the right frame side, appear unsharp due to the water movements. To achieve sharp boats, we recommend to slightly shortening the exposure time the next time. Alternatively, create an additional shot with a shutter speed of 1/60sec or shorter. This way the boats should appear sharper so that both images can be combined in post-processing. All in all it is a great shot and we also like the unsharp front element you skilfully added to the frame.

This image is beautiful, well done! Analysing the scene makes clear that the shooting perspective was the most challenging part. The perspective chosen underlines the ice elements as well as the surrounding mountains. To enhance the dynamic, a lower perspective might be worth a try, however, this would not include as many scene elements as you did here. To further enhance the scene, the Vibrance and Saturation slider in post-processing might make the ice elements under the water pop more.

Amazing colours! We also like the framing. We assume that due to editing enhancement in colour, the right tree suffers from elements which appear brighter than in the rest of the frame. Correcting this would enhance the frame. However, shooting an image in this low light is everything else than easy, so well done!

It's the movement that makes this scene. The motion of the falling salt gives the frame a direction and the choice of shutter speed means the amount of blur is highly natural, recreating how the human eye sees the world. It makes us want to know more about the workers and their stories.

Thank you for showing another perspective on tourism. We like the perspective and the frame conveys the hecticness shown in the scene. We suggest trying to convert the image to black and white in post-processing so that elements like the red shirt of the guy on the right will not get that much attention from the viewer. Eliminating colours is a popular strategy in street photography, which lets the viewer focus more. Maybe try it, however, thank you for your submission!

This is a great shot of a famous landmark– one that has been photographed many times before. The position of the sun towards a third is visually appealing, while the red figure and shadow draw the eye into the scene. It's a classic travel study and you can imagine it in the pages of a travel guide. Nicely composed.

The lone red boat contrasts beautifully against the dominant green of this frame. The central placement of the subject is unconventional but it produces a strong point of interest that we can immediately lock on to. It acts as an anchor point for the composition and raises the question of what is beyond the repeating lines of the mangroves.

This is a very alluring shot! We just need to see the final boat complete the pattern, which makes us visually trace it with our eye, into position. The top-down angle makes it even more intriguing and the algae-filled water acts like a canvas texture, completing the otherworldly aspect of the scene. Well done.