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 (14)
drawlyzer
This is a beautiful capture!
DigiArts
Beautiful colors, light and capture.
hewee
Sooooooooo very beautiful.
kimariehere
oh the colors!! the light ..! stuning forresty scene!! i love it V!
Mondwin
Fabulous Autumn view!!!!Superbly shot!!bravo!V:DDD
jcv2
Love those autumnal larches with the sun shining, almost like chinese lanterns adding joyful light on your way! :)
einarsst
I would like to be here ...
soulofharmony
superb light on these autumn leaves.. gorgeous p'graphy :))))
MrM
Wonderful. Reminds me of a Robert Frost poem. A road diverged in a yellow wood...and I be one traveler, long I stood...
Nath06
Excellent capture and wonderful warm colors!!! Bravo :)
redchilicat
Enchanting capture! The light and colors are so beautiful.
solrac_gi_2nd
Wonderful Autumn capture with a stunning use of natural light !
tmathise
That sure is some beautiful country you live in. Great photography John!
ana-maria
Wonderful light and colors. A perfect autumn shot. I'm very impressed about your nature shots. They are all fantastic, absolutely my taste. Superb!!!