Slawko Berezynskyj

Lakeland Hills
Lakeland view taken from the top of Wrynose Pass in the Lake District, looking east towards Loughrigg and
beyond.

Canon EOS3, Canon 100-400mm IS lens, warm-up filter & tripod.

Film - Fuji Velvia

Why We Chose It:
This is a lovely seasonal shot - well exposed and well composed. Slawko does not say when it was taken, but I guess the combination of the rich autumn colours and the hill-top snow makes this a late autumn shot. The exposure - dealing with the contrasts inherent in the image is spot on but it is probably the composition, with the converging diagonals that really makes the shot stand out for us.

Mavis Dean

Kaffir Lily
This is growing in my garden ,taken 3 days ago . Just a peice of material as a backdrop.

Why We Chose It:
You might think that this was a tricky studio shot with a sophisticated set-up and lighting, but Mavis has captured a great shot of this lily taken outdoors and with nothing but the sun to light it. As Mavis said the only bit of artifice is the material she used as a backdrop. The image is sharp and exposure again is very good - the highlights on flower petals are often a danger, but this risk has been avoided here. Again, we liked the composition - with the shadows behind the flower helping to draw out the diagonal.

Kevin Hirst

Trinity Church
This is Trinity Church reflected in the John Hancock Tower in Boston. I'd seen the picture in guide books
and so just had to find the spot and right time of day. One of my favourite images from the trip.

Nikon F90x and AF 70-210 f4

Why We Chose It:
Reflections are always worth considering - it may be a simple tried and trusted technique yet the results can often be strong as in Kevin's architectural shot from Boston which combines the historic with the modern. This is a very well thought out image with the careful placement of the reflection so that there is minimal convergence of the verticals evident and so that the diagonal lines of the modern building coincide with the angle of the roof of the church. In addition, it meets the basic but crucial tests of sharpness and good exposure. All in all a quality shot.