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)
Coppens
Superb, lighting and composition!
auntietk
Wow - beautiful colors, and the reflection on the beach is fabulous!
ysvry
great foto
Garlor
Of the two I prefer this one, I would have boosted the saturation a bit, but then i am addicted to saturation !
Shucoda
Great photo, I love the lines in this from the ripples of the water... Well captured
Meisiekind
Stellar image... so peaceful and serene! Great work! :)
MaraP
And you captured it so perfect!!! From where I see it, the name of this place doesn't reflects reality :) Fantastic shot!! Thx so much for sharing!! 5+++
Alz2008
Beautiful Welsh scene, excellent well done..
durleybeachbum
Truly beautiful!
wingnut55
i agree. somewhat other-worldly too.
athesdan
superb .
marybelgium
beautiful !
Fidelity2
Your image is very well done. 5+.
CavalierLady
Gorgeous ...the colors are sublime!!!
jmherve
very peacefull evening tide scene !
Cosine
Beautiful sunset.
furuta
What a beautiful scene. excellent image!!
Djavad
Une ballade de rêve, bravo et "Heureux qui comme Ulysse..."
fabiana
fantastic image!
RobyHermida
Fantastic image. :-) Wonderful work!!! ROBY :o)