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 (16)
Biffowitz
I can squeak it full size onto my screen without scrolling, fantastic shot. I just love the early morning lighting, and the long shadows. Wonderful autumn colors and the backlighting finish it off nicely. Well done!!
Garlor
Fascinating,is this a crop of a wide angle or a stitched image? However you did this the effect is very good.
natalieb
Beautiful light and colours! Great work!
Dendrite
Beautiful... gorgeous... absolutely superb in every respect!!!
mermaid
very very fine pano!
danob
Wonderfull again you have made me look at Cannock Chase in a new light
mark.spooner
Glorious, a beautiful shot!
Littlejock
Magic use of the light perfect colours and atmosphere. Perfect
NODROG69
That's beautiful. I can hear the crunch of leaves under my feet.
Valerie-Ducom
wowww, I like so much this landscape and this color of autumn, excellent picture !!! Good weekend ;)
sirvictor
very fine picture
short_ribs
Sweet shot! Excellent pano! Well composed and the colors are awesom! Excellent work buddy! :) Thanks for sharing! Hope you are having a great weekend!
SoulSearcherr
oh my...this is exciting and so very beautiful..lucky you to have stood there..S
kierab
Awesome, the lighting is wonderful.
marybelgium
very very beautiful !
GiMi53
FANTASTIC image... the light is just perfect ! Excellentissime pano ! :~)