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 (16)
Coppens
One more magnificent image! Outstanding!
pimbotin
Probably the best shot I've seen on this web site for long weeks... Bravissimo!
kenwas
Another beauty!
Micter
Excellent !
Rene-Brugman
perfect view..outstanding reflections
hotracer2
Beautiful image to reflect upon:):)..V
Chaos911
wow, what a super super work!!!! excellently done!!! :)
Undertaker
Great shot.
SoulSearcherr
wow..superrrr job..S
Richardphotos
I had both open and was so confused with the beauty I commented twice on the first one . unbelievable beauty
janu
WOW... perfect shot. Excellent.
soulofharmony
beautiful reflections.. and stunning landscape.. excellent:)
jcv2
You keep me wowing with all those stunning captures! It's fabulous and breathtaking to see how well you captured this landscape! Excellent work! :)
oldworld
i spent 10 days in Scotland....but wanted to spend a lifetime....Wonderful image....love your country :)
claudialee
Fantastic scene. You've captured the beauty of this "Fair Land" and it's enchantment perfectly.
Georgy
OHHHHH Mannnnnn this is gorgeous. "WOW"