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 (14)
Valerie-Ducom
wowww, the paradise!!! Excellent shot in this beautiful lanscape my friend ;) I like very much these colors!!! Well done... Good day and kiss
kimariehere
such a gorgeous view!! love all the colors on those beautiful mountains !!! awesome pano!
Coppens
Absolutely gorgeous, very, very beautiful!!!
NicoleFaber
WOW... great colours!
dreamerAngel
Sometimes I just forget what a fantastic place the UK is - shots like this make me remember.
GBCalls
That looks great. Excellent photo
Cosme..D..Churruca
Super excellent photography !
claudialee
The colors captured in the sunlight are awesome. Wonderful photograph and such a peaceful scene. HUGS!!
redchilicat
Stunning!!! Gorgeous lighting! Would love to be sitting right there enjoying the view!
Chaos911
:) this shot is sooo cool, excellently done!!!!
jcv2
Wonderful capture, and those people show well the space of this landscape! Excellent work, very beautiful!
soulofharmony
l wander lonely as a cloud... perfect rendition of wordsworth county.. those hills and dales and lakes... excellent
glennn23
Another great shot in this series! Certainly looks like a spectacular place to visit! +++
newleaf
I am getting very envious of such a lovely place Another beauty you have captured