Winter sunlight
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Winter sunlight

December 2018

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For me, this image captures the essence of low winter sunlight. Great composition, with the position of the sun to the right of the image, and the delicate tracery of the trees. in front of it Good foreground detail too. Overall, a truly eye-catching image: thank you.

Very nice capture of the winter sun coming through the leaves, at just the right moment to highlight both the frosty areas and the thawing patches of grass. Really simple and beautiful composition, with the dreamy colours and the slanting light. Thank you!

I really like the composition here, with the silhouetted figures against the diffuse winter sunshine, and the hint of the coastline in the distance. You've used the high shutter speed to good effect, keeping the figures sharp and taking the opportunity to maximise the depth of field with the f8 aperture. Thank you!

I love the vibrant colours and the feeling of stillness here, with the figures (human and animal) occupying their various shady or sunlit spots. Beautiful composition, with every detail sharp and the long shadows capturing the 'winter sunlight' theme really well. Thank you!

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Well done for making great use of those wellies - this is a lovely, semi-abstract composition, your decision to 'simplify' it was a good one. The blaze of wintry light is offset beautifully by the slender tree trunks and their reflections. A fleeting opportunity. well-spotted. Thank you!

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The long, deep shadows and the warm clothes confirm that this is a winter scene, and you've made use of the slanting winter sunlight really well. A lovely example of street photography, capturing an intimate and informal moment. Thank you!

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Lovely composition, with the setting winter sun and the drama of the birds flocking densely around the pier. You've balanced fast shutter speed, ISO and aperture really well (and having photographed murmurations, I know how hard this can be). Thank you!

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Lovely, flooding winter sunlight here, with the cyclist moving into it through the trees. The line of trees, receding into the distance, is beautiful too. So you've seen an excellent opportunity and have taken full advantage of i to create a satisfying composition. Well done!

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Wherever you are in the world, I would like to see your images of winter sunlight. Days may be shorter and the weather may be more of a challenge - but sometimes winter also offers beautiful light. So whether you're in the countryside, a town or a city... show me your images inspired by the winter sunlight, in the coldest part of the year.