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 (18)
Garlor
Worth it because I need a cheerful scene like this to cope with the storms here.
corvas
really nice photo lots of nice colours
Chaos911
wow, fantastic panorama, super light!!!! and the clouds are fantastic!!!
Biffowitz
What a grand shot, it sure looks like some beautiful scenery. Nice work!!
Mondwin
Fantastic and marvelous view!!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Loloe
Superb panorama!!! what a beautiful landscape!!! Bravo!!!!
Valerie-Ducom
wowww, awesome picture in this landscape and excellent composition color !!! :)
tommorules
Well I'm glad you looked back - this is really beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
mark.spooner
Beautiful work!
st_fish
AWESOME scene!! Lovely! 8;o)
Hedepo
Woooowww What a beautiful panorama view, excellent piece of phot work well done!! Have a nice evening Henk
Cosme..D..Churruca
Spectacular photography !
_Guffi_
Great saturated colors, and a stunning scenery. Love it.
kjpweb
Barren - but fascinating landscape! Bravo!
dcatwell
Wow! Breathtaking panorama!! Great shot!
Squid123
Great panorama!!!
jionutz
simply extraordinary landscape.. i definitely have to visit Wales
Georgy
WOW! a beautiful capture!