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 (25)
Dianthus
gorgeous photo and love the colour and reflections on the water. Awesome work V
Zacko
WOW!!! This is absolutely perfect!!! What a gorgeous shot....and a double at that. LOVE THE RIPPLED REFLECTIONS!!! WOW!!! This is indeed a keeper!!!! Have a great day. #:O)
gwfa
stunning image (perhaps an occasion to combine various versions with different exposure bias to prevent the burnt out lights...)
cbender
a great shot!!! awesome pic! :) love the light and the reflections here...!
sharky_
Wow! Beautiful sunset and a spectacular reflection. Excellent. Aloha
zina
Beautiful sunset - excellent!
KiwiMiss
Gorgeous colours! Especially love the reflections :)
Georgy
This is so unbelievable it is so gorgeous. "WOW" superb!!!!!!!! V**
WandM
Prefer the tree above the cathedral ;) Beautiful scene again.
1pearl
Wonderful colors and reflection. Superb !!!
danob
Top Notch!!
GiMi53
A fantastic series ! Difficult to say which one I prefer.... all beautiful moody pictures ! :~)
Chaos911
what a F A N T A S T I C shot and work!!!! super cooooool!!! :)
vlaaitje
such an impressive image, love the golden glow
newleaf
Stunning!
spselfr
wow that is fantastic
jcv2
Oh wow, an excellent capture of this wonderful sunset! Perfect composition! Whew! :)
NekhbetSun
Eye poppingly gorgeous !!!
orbital
Ahh just down the road from me. I'd recognised the 3 spires. Great shot!
lafayette
Another very beautiful sunset!
koby
Superb; and the reflection is even more beautiful than the real sunset.
Kropot
Brilliant, superb, love this, beautifull.
tizjezzme
incredibly beautiful photography...
SEE20
very impressive!breathtaking view thats for sure!
NicoleFaber
I stopped breathing... do I need to say anymore?