Digital Camera readers show how they’ve been getting creative, submitting images across a range of genres
1 ‘Untitled’ by Peter East Hall
“Hastings in Sussex is known for its fishing and net huts. I took this shot because I liked the contrast of colours. Taken on my Nikon D3400, at the wide end of my 18-200mm lens to get it all in.”
Digital Camera says: Great shot, Peter! Not only does it have great colour contrast but there’s also a striking contrast between the light and dark areas across the image.
2 ‘Arizona’ by Priit Einbaum
“I shot this image in Monument Valley in Arizona, USA, while I was doing a tour of Western national parks. This location is called John Ford’s Point after the famous American film director. Initially, the ledge was empty but suddenly the man on horseback appeared and I instantly knew it was a great scene to photograph. Later, I discovered that the man was paid to ride onto the ledge four times an hour. Apparently, he was the second man to have the job.”
Digital Camera says: A fantastic photographic opportunity, Priit. The texture of the desert rocks and the vibrant and natural colour rendition make this image a pleasure to look at. You’ve cropped the main subject fairly close to the top edge of the frame – maybe a little more breathing room above it would complement the negative space to the left.
3 ‘Untitled’ by Ralph Cowden
“I met this man while walking around a neighbourhood in Bridgetown, Barbados, in the West Indies. He was kind enough to show me his house and introduce me to some of his neighbours. I thought his countenance expressed the quintessential look of the island people.”
Digital Camera says: This is a portrait full of soul and depth, Ralph, and a reminder of what sounds like a memorable encounter. For a tighter crop, we would lose some of the negative headroom above the subject.
4 ‘The Great Gallery’ by David Jenkins
“Following the approved route through the impressive Venaria Reale in Turin makes for a long afternoon. As I was leaving, I turned to look back at the Great Gallery. It was almost empty, so I did my best to do justice to its size. It’s 80 metres long and the people give you some idea of the scale.”
Digital Camera says: A truly grand capture, David, with sharp and straight lines throughout. However, we wonder whether boosting the mid-tones with
