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 (20)
kimariehere
let me be the first to congradulate you on such a grand and most beautiful shot SUPURB!!! AWESOME COLORS AND BEAUTY!!! WOW! V!
Valerie-Ducom
yes, wonderful picture and very good composition!!! Excellent my friend ;) good day and Hugs
Zacko
Good Grief what an amazing shot. Its sooooo gorgeous!!!! The colors are just amazing....and then some!!!!! Gotta go there someday....in the autumn it seems.
Dianthus
Beautiful landscape and image:)
Coppens
Exceptionally beautiful, a marvel, colours are splendid indeed!
ysvry
beautifull landscape
ejn
Been there - seen it - done it - but there always seems to be a new angle on this tarn. Great shot with excellent colours. Now I have to go there agian and get a new angle :-) Have a great day
Cosme..D..Churruca
Really awesome this pic... and this place is amazing !
fourbanger
Superb indeed the sun painted this landscape with it's glorious golden rays.Behold perfection.Have a great day .Vote
Syrup
A stunning countryside! Beautifully captured! :B eaver !
Eekka
Breathtaken Beautiful Scene..Brilliant Capture.. High Marks for this ..
Undertaker
Beautiful shot.
hammond73
WOW! It would make a fantastic mural.
redchilicat
Wow!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! LOVE the golden colors and vivid blue sky!
TwiddleDee
Pretty!
jcv2
Outstanding capture of this stunning landscape! Verrry beautiful! Excellent work!
Nath06
Wonderful landscape and colors!!! Bravo :)
claudialee
Perfect! This photo could not have been more outstanding. Thank You... HUGS!!!
Chaos911
:) this shot is sooo cool, excellently done!!!!
tommorules
Well I thought I knew the Lake District, what a wonderful surprise, I have no idea where you took this from. Could you enlighten me? Great photo & colours!