The Last Week Gallery: Captivating Clicks Curated by Our Clan

Photography has the power to lighten up our lives, and what a great thing it is to start our days by seeing some beautiful images in the comfort of our seats!

Here is our weekly wrap-up – you'll find finely curated photos from the general chit-chat blended with some creative shots from Tersha's 614th challenge on Black and White Landscape! And as you might have guessed by now, some worth-seeing shots from the Feedback Forum as well!

Photo Of The Week – October 31st, 2022

Photo by Patrick

Words by Jasenka Grujin

This time POTW goes to Patrick and his gorgeous landscape shot with human silhouettes.
I like the addition of a human element in landscapes like this one. The scene looks totally cinematic as if it’s a still from a classic movie. I also like the square crop, it perfectly fits the scene.
Congrats, @patrickw!

What Are Our Members Up To?

Pour some coffee or tea and enjoy our favorite black and white landscapes!

Photo by Click

industrial landscape — *Lets start with “Heartland,” a gorgeous yet dramatic landscape with a notorious human intervention.*

Photo by Julie Smith

eerie forest landscape — *Eerie and abstract, yet welcoming for sure*.

Photo by Patrick

peaceful beach with boats — In case you didn't know, landscapes can be seen through the eyes of minimalism! Here, the story is presented in an elegant composition, and the rule of odds (the boats grouped in a cluster of three) adds an extra layer of interest to the scene.

Photo by Michael

majestic rocks — *The subtle tonal treatment in this monochromatic shot enhances the lines in the rocks!*

Photo by David Chesterfield

tesselated pavement — *“Tesselated pavement, Tasmania”*

Photo by Rose Marie

southern indian beach — *Nice story, “beating the heat in southern India!”*

Photo by ElinL

minimal landscape with clouds — *Oldie, but goldie!*

Photo by Wendy P

snowy landscape — *Charming and timeless! Not to mention the exposure complexities behind shooting scenes covered with snow.*

Photo by Pat Garrett

cold shore — *Cold shores are just perfect for long and pensive walks…*

Photo by Tersha

double exposure lakes — *“Strange double exposure by the Argentum App”*

Photo by Holly K

many sorts of cacti — *“Landscape with the geodesic dome”*

Photo by Robert Apple

majestic landscape with clouds — “The Boars Tusk at the Killpecker Sand Dunes; it was 130F° this day in the Red Dessert, the heat waves were ever-present, making you feel like you were in the middle of a Van Gogh as it being painted.”

Photo by Logos189

ominous shoreline — *The dreamlike effect is achieved with meticulous post-production.*

What You Shouldn't Be Missing From The Light Stalking Community

Dave shared another portrait of the turkey still hanging out in his yard:

Jeff captured this warm and beautiful sunset with some photographic limitations but still managed to get it right:

Tersha went down the lane earlier this week:

And let's give a special shout-out to our newest members: Tony B, Richard S, Anthony D, and Kimberly J!

The Mobile Monday Challenge is open for sharing some shots! And if you want to see more shots, take a look at the Members Picks, a place where our community shares their favorite photographs from our forums every week.

We'd Love To Hear Your Thoughts

Also, our Feedback Forum got some nice pictures, and is clear that some of you have started building a solid photography style. This is the right place for those who want to grow fast as photographers.

Here, you'll get your work critiqued by plenty of well-intended people, but you'll also have the chance to critique your peers. We truly believe in the power of criticism and feedback. Here are some of the most interesting shots shared during the last week:

The Shark Tank is a great place to learn and discuss, so please read the instructions to get a better critique experience. Share your comments, opinions and doubts on any or all of the images above. We also will be delighted to see some of your own images. Don't be shy, critiques are given to photographs and not photographers.

Also, don't forget to participate in our 615th challenge on Black and White Portrait!