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)
foxxmulder70
Now that’s just beautiful! Clarity and lighting is right on! 5 stars!
vlaaitje
wow, what a peaceful place to explore, I would love to sit there and enjoy the beauty
jmherve
can feel the cold wind of winter coming on ! wonderfull !
athesdan
superb shot !
Djavad
J'apprécie cette ouverture avec ces immenses nuages qui virevoltent au grè du vent tout autant que l'herbe des champs, bravo
JaneEden
Beautiful scene and as always capturing the natural lighting just right. hugs Jane xx
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, it's the style of picture I love, the mood and color of your landscape is awesome ! Excellent my friend ! Good day :)
mark.spooner
Very nice work.
aljaysart
Beautiful scene, excellent.
short_ribs
Stunning shot! Love how you manage to shoot in such beautiful light, and beautiful places at that... Superb photography buddy!
stolta
Wow,very beautiful!!
witch_1612
Excellent Capture!!!
CavalierLady
Wonderful light and color! Beautiful!
volante8
Fantastic composition!!
Tanchelyn
Several of your works remind me of that great age of English landscape painting: the end of the 18th beginning of the 19th century. You have a special talent for light. I like that a lot.