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 (15)
Coppens
What splendour! Magnificent shot!
kimariehere
gorgeous !! i love the light in your shots.. you are a brilliant photographer!
Zacko
OH MY GOD!!! WOW WOW WOW!!! What an enchanting forest. Gorgeous capture of that morning light. Tall trees, rays of light....lush green fern...how can you go wrong. Beautiful capture. Have a great sunday. #:O)
Chaos911
:) this shot is sooo cool, excellently done!!!!
Hedepo
An excellent photo of the forest, the light and colours are so beautiful!!
twistednoodle
This is one special photo - I hope you have this on your wall...... Just gorgeous.
subcultura
hmmmm, so a powerful green .. very nice picture
tmathise
The light and atmosphere is awesome in this beautiful capture, I love all the greens! Masterfully captured John! Have a great Sunday.
morningglory
Magnificent forest scenery. The light rays are beautiful.
jcv2
Wonderful capture, even your thumb is attracting me strongly! Gorgeous work, love the way you handle the light! :)
Luka_30
Beautiful light, beautiful woods, and wanderful capture!
solrac_gi_2nd
Marvelous atmosphere captured in a master way !
Nath06
Fantastic capture and light!!! Bravo :)
redchilicat
If it is possible, I like this one even more than the last! I really like that branch in the foreground. Gorgeous!
pm_hackworth
VOTE!!! :)