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)
Fidelity2
Splendid. 5+.
kimariehere
beautiful wooded path love the wildflowers so pretty!!!
RetroDevil
beautiful!!!
MrsRatbag
What a lovely image - gorgeous woods!
danway
Gorgeous pic! Love the colors!
Blush
Beautiful... One of my first views of yours So nice to meet you Would love to go for a walk here:) I just posted a new one too hope you drop by and see me This is going to my favs...Love that blue and green Hugs Susan~
gillbrooks
This is gorgeous! Never been to that place. We have a few wild bluebells in our garden (old stock that my dad gave us eons ago) but certainly not that many ;-)
GBCalls
Almost lighted by the flowers....excellent
timtripp
stunning!
tofi
Indeed a most beautiful pathway! I really like the perspective here, as it open up and intrigues the thought and imagination of this entire place! Such beautiful colours... most delightful capture!
ysvry
great foto.
Lashia
Wow amazing scenery! Beautiful shot, love the colour in the forest. Beautiful capture thanks for sharing
Cosine
Excellent composition, and I love the blue and green together.
Djavad
Superbe sous-bois printanier tapissé de jacinthes sauvages
durleybeachbum
Marvellous!