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 (25)
Niutek
Marvellous.
Richardphotos
breath taking beauty and equally your capture
Matt_The_Samurai
What a magnificent shot ! The colors are gogeous !
Zofodon
Amazing shot, looks like an enchanted forest like you read about in novels.
Fred255
Very Veery good!!!
Onslow
Beautiful place and a lovely photograph :)
Zacko
Beyond gorgeous! What a perfect photo. Love the saturated green. Well done Sir. #:o)
xmx_satine_xrx
OH WOW! This is the kind of stuff I love. Wonderful feel.
Firesnuffer
So peaceful, it's hard to imagine your the only people there!
danob
The quality of the light and your Pov are both superb, and .... Hey I just love this!!
Valerie-Ducom
wowwww, I agree with danob, very impressiv picture!!! Good day ;)
nongo
I'd love to be there right now, walking and smelling the woods!!!!!!! Ahhhhhh
mermaid
a royal landscape and a great photo!
GiMi53
by far the best shot seen tonight ! Excellentissime photo : the fall colors are fantastic ! :~)
Biffowitz
The lighting is fantastic, it seems to bring the forest alive. Awesome scene, the walkers give a scale of things. Wonderful capture!!
Loloe
Beautiful image! I love the light and mood! Bravo!!!
A_Joker_B
Outstanding Visual Jeg, well done!
SoulSearcherr
love this shot..
claudialee
Stunning photograph. This looks like the perfect place to walk and spend and afternoon. Beautifully captured. HUGS!!
amorales
Absolutely fantastic!
fractalnut
Beautiful shot. Walked the same route a couple of weeks ago.......Paul
lil_sizzler
Stunning lighting and colors. Excellent composition and point of view. Such a beautiful and enchanting place!
st_fish
Gorgeous - love the brown of the ferns and the people walking!! Just awesome! 8;o)
dcarvell
Wonderful shot - love to visit
Blush
A beautiful road Ablaze with color.. Love this..a fav indeed Susan~