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 (22)
SoulSearcherr
I really like this angle..beautiful
mark.spooner
A beautiful shot.
GiMi53
No alternative here : this one HAS to go to my favs ! Extra-ordinary and simple all together... I love this image ! :~)
Enmos
What a beautiful tree, very nice pov and compo too !! Superb !! :)
TwoPynts
Truly gorgeous from color to perspective to the shapes of the trees!
morningglory
VERY nice shot!
subcultura
wonderful color and mood
st_fish
Gorgeous tree and excellent POV! Wonderful shot! 8;o)
drag
This is one awesome tree. From it roots to its long wavy branches. Highlighted by its beautifully light fall leaves. I love your POV. This one goes to my FAVs too.
Mad-Mike
omg this pov is excellent and the colors are gorgeous! congrats! I vote 5 for sure! and add as favorite mmmmm
peter_octavian
Stunning image! This is the kind of thing I would love to have hanging in my living room. You can almost smell the autumn in the air.
gingerlou
Beautiful capture!
NicoleFaber
such amazing colours! Lovely shot!
redchilicat
Love the POV and the amazing golden colors!!
SNAKEY
Beautiful scene.
gizmo563
Gorgeous capture with such vivid color!
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, very beautiful landscape and excellent gold colour!!! Excellent!!! Good day ;)
Chaos911
wow, what a super super work!!!! excellently done!!! :)
kierab
Oooh, now that one you should turn into a poser background, it just BEGS to have a little fairy or unicorn or something in it. :-)
vapo
This is such a wonderful shot! The colors and the composition - hmmmm... :)
marinaio
excellent work.
cherokee1961
Absolutely beautiful image - makes me homesick for the northeastern states...