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 (20)
GiMi53
Fantastic moody image ! Excellent capture, my friend !
stolta
Wooooww fantastic capture really beautiful!!!!!!!
smantha
This reminds me of the Shenandoah Valley in VA.
frankman
Wow, fantastic shot!
Coppens
Superb in all aspects!
MaraP
Great capture!!
sharky_
Outstanding.... Aloha
Thelby
Very Gorgeous Shot!!!
durleybeachbum
Absolutely marvellous!
aljaysart
beautiful scene and capture, excellent well done.
egliska
beautiful!!!
ralfy
excellent work!
42n8
Wow cool image very atmospheric wonderful shot.
Isha-NightWalker
Great shot, good lighting. Seems very peaceful
Longrider
Great atmosphere and mood.
EdwinDrix
Amazing capture!!! I love the foggy atmosphere. Edwin
nikolais
amazing moment from an old fairy tale
witch_1612
Excellent Work!!!!
LovelyPoetess
I can just imagine Arthur astride his mount, Excaliber in hand, emerging from that mist. Wonderful picture : )
Blush
Very mysterious and moody Love it Susan~