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 (14)
kenwas
Great capture!
Firesnuffer
Great timing for this shot to get the colors and mist just right.... Wonderful!
JaneEden
I just got up this morning and saw this, it is the perfect scene to wake up to, so thanks for this excellent shot!!!
Milla7
WoW!!! It's a fantastic view!
Garlor
I can feel the chill,fine viewpoint
bubu78
Excellent lighting and composition with the towers in background that remind of the to swans' neck. Bravo
aljaysart
What a beautiful and tranquil scene excellent.
stolta
Excellent beauty I really love your photos, You are very good photographer thanks for share.!!!!!!
mark.spooner
Lovely capture.
lilbiscuit
Beautiful scenic shot!!
Valerie-Ducom
Two towers, two swans and a very beautiful reflection on this river, fantastic composition ! Excellent ! Good day :)
RobyHermida
A work brilliant friend!! Roby ;O)
dcatwell
Great POV with the swans in the foreground. Like the morning mist as well.
kimariehere
so tranquil i just love this GORGEOUS capture so sorry it has taken me so long to get to it!!!