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.
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Comments (8)
antong
A very hardy tree to survive up there. The roots seem to penetrate that rock too. I would have offset the tree to the left though, so you can see the lake below. Well that's my opinion anyway. I assume from the name of these mountains, that they are layden with snow in winter? Well captured and thanks for sharing! I know it must have taken some time and effort to climb that! LOL
DJB
What a good find. Colours of that water turned out excellent.
jeg101
Anton: I agree - showing the entire lake would have been better. Unfortunately I would have had to be hovering about 300 feet in the air to get it!!! I was on a narrow rock ridge and couldn't move off left or right. I'll submit another tomorrow from a higher viewpoint which shows more of the lake.
Garlor
A great example of how some trees use birds to spread their seed. The birds eat the berry , fly away and then overcome by the urge to relieve themselves perch on a rock and poop. The seed if lucky germinates on a tiny patch of soil and years later this is the result waiting for another bird to eat the berries. Great place, fine view.
jionutz
again stunning... i love this lanscape
Valerie-Ducom
I agree with antong, I think it's so hard to see tree and flower but yes, it's in this place we can to try for make a very beautiful color capture like you. Excellent my friend and so beautiful place !!! :)
kjpweb
LOL - so hover! What's the problem with that. Just drink a gallon of Red Bull and up you go! Great image! And though the composition was a bit hampered by the forced perspective - it turned out very well.
Squid123
Life always finds a way, and this photo just help prove it. Love the photo. The tree has a great view.