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)
SoulSearcherr
nice job
MrsLubner
A lovely countryside landscape that takes in so much gorgeous space.
Ti-Paul
Well done ! Fantastic panorama view ! Love it !
kenwas
A beautiful piece.
Dianthus
Excellent pano:)
Jofurowa
Thats what I call a view !! I'd like to have that kind of view from my house.
Garlor
Great place to relax after a week in the city
JaneEden
It is a long time since I was there, and it is a beautiful counryside in that area. I love this view of the patchwork land below us. Great shot!!!
stolta
Fantstic landscape very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!
FriedaFelicia
What a fantastic view. Just gorgeous.
BernieStafford
I know this area well, and you have done a great job of capturing it!
Ionel
Splendid pano! Bravo!!!
witch_1612
Wonderful!!!
dcatwell
Nice panorama! Reminds me of the lyrics, "I can see for miles and miles".
Julieart
Fantastic view,wonderful!!!!