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.
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Comments (18)
GiMi53
Outstanding ! Excellent... I run out of words... I love this series ! Perfect capture, my friend !
babuci
Must see in full size. Amazing forest mood with a sunlight comming through a leaf canopy and a path on a side is so invating to the scene.
kimariehere
gorgeous capture of light and forresty beauty!!! AWESOME shot!!! love it!!
frankman
Excellent shot! Great series!
Georges_H_Hoens
What a fabulous shot here, Really impressive and so dreamy and moody
A MUST SEEN SHOT!!!!
athesdan
splendid !
aljaysart
This is a really fantastic capture excellent well done.
Marjukka
c'est splendide, quelle profondeur, et une superbe lumière, merveilleux plan
thecytron
AmaZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzing clarity and details!
Synari
Such a beautiful, timeless, mythical place. Wonderful capture.
vpr906
Beautiful love the suns rays
jedink
Beautiful image.
witch_1612
Excellent!!!
stolta
Wow excellent capture very,very beautiful!!!!!!!!!
JaneEden
Truly magnificent, I have to come visit your forest it is awesome, and you are a top quality photographer my friend!!!!
tizjezzme
I'm speechless with this one; it's positively gorgeous; fairytale-like. Such a sweet, sweet image.
iaacf
ONce again a very fine image which shows Autumn as it is.
ChristineG
OMG.. this is really gorgeous. fantastic picture..