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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| F Number | f/8.0 |
|---|---|
| Make | Canon |
| Model | Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL |
| Shutter Speed | 1/100 |
| ISO Speed | 200 |
| Focal Length | 77 |
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Comments (19)
kenwas
Beautiful shot, spectacular location!
stolta
Very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Loveheart
Breathtaking!!
afugatt
Stunning!
babuci
I love your forest series, so wonderful and enchanting.
wonderworld
Extra magical! Gorgeous colors and very reminiscent of Maxfield Parrish. Fantastic photography!!!
pteb
Nice light.
jmherve
Another of the bests of the serie !
CavalierLady
Another beauty in this wonderful series, the road really leads you right in and makes you feel that you are there!
JaneEden
A wonderful gift on my birthday - Awesome!!!!
bebert
superb !! beautiful shot !!
FriedaFelicia
Marvelous light and colours, great mood, fine shot!
witch_1612
Excellent!!!
redchilicat
Simply gorgeous! The light is fantastic
Liam.
Your shots are really adorable!
YARDOBE
Wow...what an amazing series!
legionofthedamned
It looks like a painting. Well done!
cameraobscura2
Greetings, Such forests are not to be found in California and your photograph reminds me of my childhood back in Germany. Thank you for sharing. egmont
photofinish
Great photo! It must be a fabulous drive!