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)
marybelgium
truly beautiful !
arthez
love wales - xlt shot
Coppens
Evening it is, and so peaceful and quiet! Marvelous shot!
Onslow
Superbly done - I like the composition and colour. Captured at just the right moment with the lights coming on but still enough twilight to keep some colour :)
Valerie-Ducom
wowwwwwwwww, excellent photo and very beautiful landscape. I like very much this atmosphere of ocean!!! Well done my friend!!! Good day and hugs ;)
Georgy
Perfect timing and a beautiful image!
SoulSearcherr
really like this..you bring it to life..S
short_ribs
I agree with onslow here... This was taken at the perfect time... Exellent shot mate and the compo is fantastic! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great week! :)
Dendrite
Superb!!!
Margana
How absolutely beautiful!I love the early evening's light and the wonderful ice cream colored houses.Beautiful composition and capture...I almost feel like I'm there.Bravo!
jocko500
very cool shot
uniquedreamer
What a beautiful harbor, Nice composition.
Blitzz-Licht
wonderful blue-hour shot with lots of details to see and a fantastic mood
jinet
Very nice lanscape, excellent photographic technique, impressive quality.