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 (21)
JohnDelaquiox
this is very beautiful I love the natural lighting and it seems almost magical great capture
Thelby
WOW, What a Perfectly Gorgeous Capture!!!
Chaos911
:) this shot is sooo cool, excellently done!!!!
Luka_30
Excellent I just love it!
DJB
Stunning. You have very good opportunities with these forest walks.
Valerie-Ducom
Wowwww, so beautiful atmosphere with this sunrise in this forest !!! excellent !!! :)
neo_primal
nice
Minbari
This is so nice. Conjures up so much mood. Love the atmosphere.
wonderworld
Where are the fairies? They should be dancing up and down this magical path of colors. Most excellent capture!!!!!!
leliel86
And what a vision this is!! Just Spectacular!!
Georgy
Beautiful light rays!
sazzyazzca
Stunningly beautiful!
steve100
Fantastic capture, great photo.
kjpweb
Grin - should we call you master of rays? Great image once again! Bravo!
dcatwell
Wow, such a heavenly light! You turn a forest path into something magical!
vulcanccit
Fantastic, this is such a perfect picture. I envy this moment you captured.
gingerlou
Beautiful, love it, Bravo!!
drag
Wow Did any thing happen when you walked into this light? LoL Just perfect.
CavalierLady
(((gasp!!!))) ... spectacular!! Very lucky to be there at that moment and you captured it brilliantly!
Squid123
Fantastic light rays!!!
efflux
Great rays. Nice gallery. I haven't seen your work before.