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 (21)
Zacko
Another stunning landscape-shot from you. The view is magnficent and the colors are gorgeous. Perfect light. Have a great one. #:O)
jinet
Beautiful place, beautiful light, beautiful colors, beautiful photo !
Coppens
Breathtakingly beautiful!!!
kimariehere
incredible colors and fine photography!! love your work!! GORGEOUS!
Synapse
Gorgeous day you picked for this walk!
oscilis
I wonder if we have walked past each other here? lol. Super capture of this neck of the woods.
Dianthus
What a beautiful landscape. Lovely colours:)
Valerie-Ducom
Excellent shot but i want to cry because these men make die these beautiful trees... But I like this beautiful landscape my friend!!! Good day and kiss ;)
1pearl
Superb photo !!!
fourbanger
wow this is vibrant.Look at the colors outstanding,and I love great clouds the ad so much.Have a great day.Vote
danob
Simply fabulous looks like it was placed there by Capability Brown and what with the wonderful mountains it is just perfect
Nath06
Splendid landscape and colors!!! Bravo :)
Chaos911
what a F A N T A S T I C shot and work!!!! super cooooool!!! :)
GBCalls
This is interesting. I was quite suprised to learn the location. Excellent find
claudialee
Would so love to be on this island? with those little tiny people. It is beautiful. However, I don't know how to become that small. Great Photograph. HUGS!!!
jcv2
Very beautiful capture of this landscape, love those special colors! Gorgeous work!
Gianluca765
Fantastic landscape!!!!!!Great great great!!!!! Ciao, Gianluca
DJB
Looks so peaceful. Contrast in image really makes it stand out.
Margana
Wow.The colors in this are awesome.Gorgeous compo and place,too!
bentchick
Lovely capture!!!! Looks like a wonderful place to spend the day!!!!
GiMi53
Just saw this wonderful image (almost a painting...) in LWitG [Last Week in the Galleries, see : http://market.renderosity.com/mod/forumpro/showthread.php?thread_id=2647137 and http://backroom.renderosity.com/~photo/newweb/last_week_in_galleries/lwig_may1-8_06.html ] A nice opportunity to catch up with some excellent forgotten uploads. Congratulations for this selection,John ! :~)