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 (15)
Mondwin
Beauty and very sweetly place.....bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
kenwas
A most pleasing image!
wingnut55
nice shot, looks like a grand day out.
Garlor
A breathtaking view and balanced composition
stolta
Wow,This is very great shot very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
aljaysart
Beautiful scene and capture, and what a fantastic view excellent well done.
mps
I hope those cows enjoy ther view. I know I do.
auntietk
What a gorgeous view! I would like to be a cow, living up there. Beautiful!
JaneEden
Great capture!!
amorales
Beautiful landscape, nicely composed.
MrsLubner
ooooooooooooooooo, awesome shot. I love the sheep up front and the great expanse behind.
Ti-Paul
Man ,that sure is a beatiful country site ! Would love to take a walk in those fields !I don't know if you would agree with me ,but i would of like to see it with a bit more contrast and maybe a bit darker ! But that's just me ! What do i know ? :) Superb view , & pov !
vlaaitje
beautiful landscape, must be a nice place to explore
dcatwell
How nice of the cattle to pose for you, looks like a post card!
CavalierLady
Wonderful vista and great POV, the fence leading the eye in. Beautiful colors!