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)
wonderworld
Gorgeous prisms of rainbows everywhere I look. Wonderfully magical photo!!
artaddict2
Nice rays lighting up the colour of the Autumn leaves. I have trouble getting shots like this.
Brian S.
Very beautiful
Liam.
The rays are great, indeed, but you overdid it a little with saturation, IMO. A matter of personal preference, though, I guess. :-) I like the POV, too.
Breyden
Beautiful! I think the saturation is great!
Jofurowa
Compo, light, saturation and hue are interesting in this picture (maybe just a bit too blue-ished).
Shucoda
Awesome colors in this... Love the rays of light through the trees... Well done
kenwas
Super image!
krakosky
very good lightning
Elathan
Beautiful colours and an excellent lighting. It's so beautiful that it seems to be a bit unnatural.
Fred255
Super photo! The colours and rays are just perfect! Very well done!
mairekas
Excellent shot! I like this!
stolta
Oooh wow, beautiful excellent shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!
witch_1612
Excellent!!!
dcatwell
Wow, amazing colors and rays!
Chaos911
wonderful mood! excellent work buddy!
danob
Lovely I always enjoy your images of Cannock Chase
aljaysart
Stunningly Beautiful excellent capture, well done.
KarmaSong
Just dazzling and brilliant photography! Congratulations on your selection in LWITG ! :-)
fredster66
Spectacular image. Congrats on this one.
bentchick
Stunning photography! Love the lighting and colors! Wow!!!
GiMi53
Magic rays in the/your enchanted forest !
Congratulations for your selection in LWitG (Last Week in the Gallery – week 44-2007 ) !