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 (29)
Whatthe
Awesome photograph! Just shows that nature is still the master in art
JohnDelaquiox
beautiful scene love how the light bursts though the trees
vulcanccit
Fantastic, wonerful capture
short_ribs
Incredible rays in this buddy! You've captured this one perfectly... Love how the dead leaves are lit at the bottom there... Excellent photography! Thanks for sharing.
mikeerson
awesome light image.
Nvlonewulf
What an awesome shot!
JillianElf
Beautiful scene, the light is gorgeous and I especially like the contrast of the orange/red leaves :)
wonderworld
Perfect and beautiful!!
MaydaMason
it's always a pleasure to stop and look at this rays
Shucoda
AWESOME! Love the light streaming through the trees.. Well done!
vlaaitje
what a cracker......love the rays
Valerie-Ducom
Very beautiful picture and excellent lighting and mood :)
stuart83
Awesome display of rays, wonderful capture Stuart
MidnightSon
Wow... Beautiful lights ! Wonderful shot...
evinrude
Captivating. Well done!
kjpweb
Glorious image! Superb!
Thelby
The real Deal Here, GORGEOUS!!!!!
Chaos911
what a F A N T A S T I C work!!!! super cooooool!!! :)
Littlejock
Magic.. Pure beauty
Luka_30
Fantastic! Wanderful moody shot! Excellent!
SoulSearcherr
simply gorgeous
BtB
All that's missing from this fairy tale image is a red and white spotted toadstool. Very pretty.
joannabowyer
lovely atmospheric capture...
mark.spooner
Excellent work!
FriedaFelicia
A splendid capture. Beautiful rays of light!
drag
Really lovely..
mps
Wonderful shot.
CavalierLady
Astonishing...awe-inspiring!!
dcatwell
Love the rays. Nice Job!