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 (13)
Garlor
Its certainly a place worth returning to and this captures the season really well. blimey I have almost forgotten that I have 100 iso on my camera ! Hmmm..time to drag out the tripod I think.
aljaysart
What a stunning capture and a beautiful scene excellent well done.
Ragazzo_Solo
Looks so real it has to be fake! I'm always amazed at some scenes of reality. When I visited the Grand Canyon (Arizona, USA), the unretouched pictures I took looked like fake painted backdrops (i.e., they were TOO beautiful). I think I'm going to put "visit Staffordshire in the Fall" on my lengthy list of things to do before I die. Great picture. Two "snaps" and a 5!
stolta
Woooowwwwwwww, very great pleace really beautiful colors excellent photo.5+++
nfrocer
Wow, fantastic colors and terrific shot!
auntietk
Absolutely beautiful!
Coppens
Wonderfully autumnal! Marvelous!
MrsLubner
Wow. My cousin lives in Shenstone and when my daughter was 12, I sent her to stay with my cousin for 6 months and go to school there. My cousin, as I recall, was head of a school for special students in Lichfield and my daughter attended school in Lichfield also for a time (she loved riding the train to attend school). I've seen some photos of Lichfield but none like this. I love the way the sun kisses the autumn trees. Very lovely.
BernieStafford
I was at this very spot just last month for a meeting - didn't get any light like this though!!! Great image, and those ripples are a classic finishing touch!
mark.spooner
A lovely capture, excellent light.
Fred255
Super photo love all the colours!
CavalierLady
Like before, just stunning sunlit colors! Thanks for sharing these.
dcatwell
Wonderful colors!!