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 (23)
odie
You seem to have captured this beautiful, crooked path at the perfect time of day! The light draws your eye back and there are clear footprints in the foreground, too. Excellent. :0)
pinktwister
WOW!! Amazing colors and lighting. Great photo!
sanosoke
a stunningly beautiful photo
LENK911
BEAUTIFUL SHOT! I REMEMBER WONDERFUL WALKS ALONG PATHS LIKE THIS BACK EAST. NOW I LIVE IN LAS VEGAS AND YOU DON'T SEE ANYTHING LIKE THIS HERE. MORE PLEASE.
southernamazon1957
The beautiful light coming through the trees are lovely. The contrast and the clarity of this photo is beautiful. Thank you :)
Damia
Beautiful warm colors. Great compo and pov. Well done! :)
Flannelman
amazing, ditto with the rest ;-]
Joko-Style
looks like a painting it is beautiful.-))
kimariehere
WOW!! looks like a little fairy world .. so magical this enchanting light !! beautiful warm colors that really stand out in such a beautiful way!!! EXCELLENT!
NicoleFaber
beauty! I love the colours and the sand!
A_Joker_B
Great job Jeg, geogous colours!
kenwas
Great color and light capture!
VBacci
beautiful rich colors, great light and composition
wingnut55
lovely shot.
marybelgium
interesting warm colours ! beautiful !
Grambokaa
Beautiful, simply beautiful
on_a_nice_day
Oh wow... Very beautiful. You make me feel like I am there watching that sunlight too. Beautiful
stoneac
Excellent
Punaguy
Nice saturation of colors and lighting..Great compo and POV...Well done! Aloha!
Valerie-Ducom
WOW!! Amazing colors and lighting. you made a very good art work in this one... Good day and hugssss ;)
uniquedreamer
This is such a beautiful place!
Chaos911
wow, what a super super work!!!! excellently done!!! :)
PhrankPower
So beautiful!