Winter

Sublime image indeed of this beautiful waterfall in Iceland. The scene sits comfortably in its frame, the colours are fabulous emphasizing the sense of cold and loneliness. The milky water is contrasting nicely with the strong lines of the rocks. The water is guiding the eye in and out of the scene.

This image reminds me of Grimm fairy tale, it has such a dreamy quality. Amazing texture, soft colours with the forest and field making for an interesting contrast to the tender background. The moon, the birds, the clouds - everything is in the right place. Beautiful!

What's not to love about a robin :) . You've captured this charming bird so beautifully. The branches of the alder act like a frame. Beautiful bokeh and subtle colour treatment. You could try and brighten it a bit to make it shine more and maybe increase contrast slightly. This would make a nice Christmas card.

So simple and so beautiful. The tree is perfectly placed within the image. The sky with its wispy clouds add movement while offering an appealing contrast with the rather static landscape. The lonely tree in its austere setting evokes all sorts of emotions. Definitely an image for a wall.

It always pays to have a closer look! So much beauty can be found in little things. This icy detail makes an attractive abstract image. The different shapes, the crispness, the colour all work well together. The lines of the cracks draw the eye to the main piece in the middle. This might also look good with a square crop.

Ptarmigans are shy creatures and you can be proud of having captured one so strikingly. The DOF is spot on with the bird sharp in all the right places. The flapping wings add interest and movement. The bokeh is smooth and delightful with nothing to distract from the main subject.

A dreamy, sweet portrait of the little lamb. Your framing and low shooting position create an intimate, pleasing experience. Subtle colours and a lovely bokeh which nicely isolates the animal from its surroundings. The fact that you've caught it "talking" adds a quirky note.

Oh, it's cold out there! You've captured that sense of deep winter, isolation and far North perfectly with this image. The red buildings look so neat and add interest in an otherwise monochrome image. Good framing and colour management. It's nice that the snow is still untouched.

Places where you can see the night sky like this are getting increasingly rare. This is a beautiful scene with the snow covered mountains and upturned boat adding depth and the trees with their fine branches adding a delicate pattern to the sky. Funnily the shape of the trees mirrors the one of the milky way.

A soothing minimalist image with a meditative quality. The long exposure emphasizes the peacefulness and tranquility of the scene. The water's edge creates a perfect albeit not regular leading line . The rock on the left is balanced by the three rocks on the horizon. Pleasing natural colours with enough contrast to give it some punch.

You have caught this owl in magical light. She's well placed in the frame and the angle is unusual and intriguing. Fabulous bokeh all around. You'd be forgiven for thinking it's a painting. The eyes are a bit soft. Subtle colour management which suits the subject.

Owls are such elusive creatures, so to see them at all and capture them so well in movement is a big achievement, bravo.The face is well in focus, the blurred wings and snowflakes emphasize the action. Very pleasing bokeh and background. Personally I'd have liked to have more space to the right to give the owl a way to go.

A winter image with a nostalgic and powerful mood so evocative of a bleak winter's day. There are several layers in the image with the geese on the ground, the red grasses/reeds, the geese in mid-air and the shrubs and receding trees in the background. All this creates order, depth and interest.

Another strong minimalist image which has been handled very well in monochrome. I like the texture of the animal which is almost palpable. The low viewpoint is adding interest and tension as it puts you on eye level with the polar bear.

Another gorgeous image which illustrates that less is often more. A bleak winter landscape featuring an isolated farm perfectly placed with the trees adding height and interest. The line dividing the image is intriguing. The sky is very subtle. Might be worth increasing the contrast –but not much– to make it stand out more. An image for a wall.

Awesome portrait of two fighting eagles, well done. They're both perfectly in focus and sit comfortably within the frame. You've also succeeded in isolating them from the back- and foreground which look smooth. If it were my image I'd brighten it slightly and increase the whites a bit.

Glorious mood in this winter scene with the magical sun and the soft clouds of fog drifting over the water giving it a dreamy quality. This image exudes peace and quiet along with a special softness that suits the mood. The trees add subtle rhythm and movement.

Ravens are such intelligent, fascinating animals. I very much like your portrait of this one as the animal is tack sharp, well placed in the frame and the narrow DOF really make it stand out and creates such a pleasant bokeh/background. Good natural colours.

An apt title for this misty and mysterious image. The high key treatment gives the tree and landscape an otherworldly feel. The detail and texture of the tree are amazing. I love the lichen hanging from the branches. I wouldn't be surprised if a fairy appeared all of a sudden. Very atmospheric.

This is such a cute and cool dog portrait full of fun and character. He is well in focus and placing him in the middle along with the expression on his face gives it a "king of the road feel" which made me laugh. The chosen aperture makes for a pleasing background.

Well done for spotting this unusual, attractive and funny scene! Fabulous minimalist image with the bare trees creating an interesting line and pattern and Molly just running through the snow at the right spot. How convenient that she's black and white and blends in so well with the rest. Love it!