I have always had an interest in photography since owning my first camera, a Russian Zenith E, way back in the 70s. I also have a passion for the outdoors and am never happier than when I am in the mountains and hills with a camera. I always took my camera with me but never really took photography seriously until I bought a digital camera over two years ago. In Dec 2005 I lost my wonderful wife after a long illness and I turned to photography for solace. Now a single father with 5 children and a full time job, I had little time to get away to the mountains that I love. Fortunately, I live a few minutes drive from Cannock Chase, the smallest AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) in the British Isles, 24 square miles of woodland and hills. An oasis in the industrial midlands, it is an escape that I frequent often, spending many hours walking, thinking and of course taking photographs.It is a never ending source of inspiration to me and no two days are ever the same on the Chase with the rapidly changing British weather, lighting and forestry operations. I am fascinated by the interplay of light, angle, and ever changing weather conditions on the landscape. That's what I am tring to capture on camera. Being a keen walker, I am a part of the landscape I'm walking in. I don't see myself as an outsider looking in as if on a postcard or through a car window. I want viewers to experience the landscape and feel a part of it as I do walking in it. That's why I often include a path leading into the scene to try and convey that sense of being there walking along that path. I hope I succeed on occasions. I appreciate the constructive criticism I receive here on Renderosity. It's the best way to improve and I'd much rather be given suggestions to improve a photograph than just compliments. I also get a lot of inspiration from some of the amazing pictures posted here by so many talented artists.
Comments (21)
-GaWa-
Very beautiful and tranquil indeed!
UKmac
Nice relections.
DELMUR
beautifull and quiet ! love it!
spselfr
great reflections
1pearl
Beautiful photo !
kimariehere
awesome color beautiful shot i really do like your work!! WOW!!
subcultura
very nice
inkraven
VOTE! Images like this make me proud and awed to live in a country like England. The colours, the richness. Its bold, yet aged. On first viewing, I felt sure this was New Zealand. Well worth the vote :) Im even more pleased I live within an hour or so of this. ( Must get out more )
Coppens
So tranquill... Wonderful shot, love it!
LouLouBell
Mega Wow !!! Love the fencline and superb picture !!
Eekka
Beautiful and full of feeling..Mega WoW
TomDart
I was surprised to read the location, after seeing the thumb. Wonderful image of a beautiful area.
marybelgium
beautiful and quiet place! would love to be there for a walk!
cricounette
Magnifique de beautet de tranquilit bravo "V"
uniquedreamer
Absolutely gorgeous! V
jcv2
Wow, those lights are stunning! Love it! What a jewel! Fabulous capture of this joyful landscape in pretty colors! Excellent work! :)
memaci
There are few landscape photos that really make me stop and take notice. This image is simply brilliant, incredible capture.
mackilvane
Simply Stunning!
solrac_gi_2nd
I quote 'mackilvane': "Simply Stunning!" and add Bravo !!!
visiergraupe
unbelivable beautiful landscape you captured!
clemens-k
how beautiful! perfect