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 (22)
Octaganoid
Great capture, love the way the mist picks up those sunset colours.
SSoffia
S T U N N I N G !!!!!
stolta
Woooowwwwwwww so beautiful!!!!!!5+++++
artaddict2
Beautiful capture, fantastic colour, very atmospheric shot.
ultimatemale
what a brilliant image
Marcel-P
A wonderful mood here!
jmherve
Brillant picture !!!
Garlor
You are proving to me that returning to a local site that you know well has many benefits. This is yet another great example. Methinks I will up earlier at my local pond .
Isabelle711
Amazing Beauty. Excellent in each and every way. Thank you for sharing this beauty.
kenwas
A most fortunate capture indeed!
JaneEden
It's almost as if the lake is on fire, this is an amazing and awesome shot. Excellent photography!! xx
GiMi53
Stunning image ! I love it !
mark.spooner
Excellent.
Fred255
Best of the day!
JuliusS-J
What a wonderfull Photo, just like Fred said, best of the day.
dorothylee
Love the misty mood and color!
RobyHermida
Fantastic image!!!!! ROBY ;o)**** (o;
MikeB
WOW, fantastic image!! great mood created with the mist and colors
gradient
A beauty of a capture...love it! Congrats!!!
Leeco
Beautiful imagery. The colors and atmosphere are sublime. Perfect composition and exposure. This is definitely a favorite. Thanks for sharing. Lee
muse27
Beautiful capture!! I love this shot! :o)
CavalierLady
These are outstanding shots... my compliments!!!