Reader gallery
Digital Camera readers continue to impress us with their captures, by submitting images across a range of genres
1 ‘Chrome Hill (Dragons Back)’ by Lee Howdle
This image was taken on a hillside near Chrome Hill in the UK’s Peak District. “There are lots of things I love about this scene,” says Lee. “First of all, I like the winding wall that snakes down the hill leading to the snowy Chrome Hill, which towers over the landscape. The drifts were impressive, especially the shapes in the untouched snow. To top it off, the tones in the sky complement the beautiful wintry scene.”
Settings: 1/30 sec, f/11, ISO 400
Instagram: @leehowdle
Digital Camera says: Lee has captured a fantastic view of Chrome Hill. It works brilliantly as the eye is drawn diagonally from the bottom right along the wall to the setting sun in the distance. From the detail along the wall in the foreground to the colourful sunset in the distance, this is a superb capture of Britain’s landscape at its best.
2 ‘Owl’ by Gemma Warr
“This photo was shot in Hampshire. What I like about the image is that it reminds me of how far my photography journey has come. I started photography to improve my mental health and never thought people would enjoy seeing my photos as much as I love looking back at them. I often take shots of birds on a branch or another object but, here, I wanted to achieve a different style of image. I thought this was a much better setting for the little owl.”
Instagram: @gemmawarr_wildlifephotography
Digital Camera says:
If this shot is a typical example, you certainly have come a long way in your photography, Gemma. With a stunning central capture and focus, this is an image that has lots of appeal.
3 ‘Embankment’ by Graham Borthwick
“The image was taken on the Embankment in London, along Oystergate Walk near London Bridge, handheld with a Canon EOS R5 with an EF 24-105mm F4 IS USM lens and with settings of 1/200 sec at f/9, ISO 100. I like the simplistic nature of the shot, coupled with the symmetry and bright, contrasting colours. The main challenge here was in maintaining the symmetry, which made it a little more difficult to shoot accurately.
I had a free day to walk around London and shoot some pictures, so I was particularly seeking out images that invoked a theme of symmetry. This scene screamed out but, of course, it’s not always one that you initially see. There are times you have to look up and down, even behind you, to see the whole picture. The real challenge was to gain the correct composition in the autumn midday sun so that the light complemented the striking yellow of the building and contrasted with the bright blue sky.”
Instagram: @shadow_shots
Digital Camera says: This is a jaw-droppingly colourful photo. The contrasting colours, e
