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 (22)
kenwas
Beautiful shot.
Coppens
A feast for the eyes! A godly image, amazingly beautiful!
Undertaker
Wonderful landscape.
Thelby
WOOOOW, now that is absolutely unbelievable. This is Breathtaking Beauty at it's best.
Faegodesstheresa
This is breathtakeing...love the colors..and clarity!
hotracer2
What a wonderful reflection, great scene. might have brought the blue sky out more with contrast to bring out the clouds, colors and compo excellent:):):)..V
jcv2
Soft and bright light, a wonderful impression of this fascinating location! sigh Excellent work, the pretty light is more than welcome! :)
Onslow
Great reflections here - nice shot :)
soulofharmony
beautiful landscape and great eye for artistic detail.. beautiful reflection and light.. outstanding.. :)
MoppelundWilli
UNBELIVABLE beauty out of this world. Straight into my favs, thank you very much for sharing :D.
Georgy
Beautiful!!!!! I love the softness of this beautiful hazy day. The beautiful reflections and rocks take you right into the image to enjoy all the colors and details. Beautiful !!!!!
Chaos911
wow, looks fantastic, excellently done!!!! :=)
cynlee
gorgeous colors!!! & the reflection with the rocks in the foregroud is perfection :]
newleaf
So beautiful!
kimariehere
SUCH A MARVOULOUS SHOT !! stunning colors reflection and compo!! BRAVO!!
pimbotin
Work of genius!
Richardphotos
just as incredible as the last view. astonishing beauty. I had no idea that England has places like this. I am going to look on google earth
DJB
Magnificent Image.
GiMi53
Another great shot missed last week... but seen now, thanks to the LWitG selection [ http://www.renderosity.com/messages.ez?ForumID=12379&Form.ShowMessage=2630115 ] ! Wonderful postcard scenery, John ! :~)
gradient
agree with Moppel...an amazing capture, clear, crisp, gorgeous colors...one to be proud of!!!!
LostPatrol
Excellent reflections lovely landscape.
aangus
Absolutely wonderful landscape. The foreground rocks (so does the background). It looks like a superb location...I'll have to visit.