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.
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Comments (10)
kimariehere
Gorgeous colors and light !! WOW spectacular!!
SCROTE
Marvelous
NicoleFaber
Wow... pure beauty...
Dianthus
Beautiful image:)
Zacko
Such surreal looking colors. Really beautiful!!!! It has a magic kinda feel to it. Im wondering though if you couldnt have cropped it some at the top. I personally prefer wider crops on landscapes...and by doing so you would also get rid a little of that blown white spot. Just my humble opinion of course. Have a great sunday. #:O)
drawbridgephoto
Excellent! Surreal indeed, almost makes it look fake, but I'm sure it's real. Well done.
jcv2
That light is stunning! Timing is essential while the height of the sun changes and the clouds pass by! Love this wonderful landscape! Very beautiful! Excellent work!
claudialee
Blue,Cream.Fuschia,Lavendar,Gold,Mauve and Pink!!! However did you do it? This is really a fantastic photo. HUGS!!!!
Chaos911
wow, realy fantastic, super!!!
jeg101
Zacko: I agree ... the burn out was niggling me too. I cropped the picture as you suggested. Looks better. drawbridgephoto: Surreal - yes, Fake - definitely not. Maybe the compression of perspective due to the long telephoto adds to the effect. This place is amazing. The weather and consequently lighting conditions change from minute to minute. It's just a case of waiting for the right moment. Claudialee: The fells here in Cumbria are naturally a rich tapestry of colour from grass, bracken,heather and snow. The late evening sunlight just adds to the effect. Luckily I had plenty of time in the evenings because the pictures are taken from the garden of the house we were staying in. I'll post more pictures soon. The Lake District is a photographer's paradise when it isn't raining!!! Thanks for all your comments.