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 (24)
gillbrooks
Yes there were some great skies around last week. Some spectacular sunset clouds too
Dendrite
Another triumph! The house colour is just right and is perfectly positioned... as was the photographer!!
durleybeachbum
Perfection!
CavalierLady
Beautiful sky and great composition leading the eye in. The wheat is wonderful!
MaraP
Gorgeous view!! Excellent POV and mood!!
stolta
WOW,this is so beautiful!!!!!!!!!
danob
A fine landscape I guess the hedge to the left prevented the perfect POV to enable the path to be more of a third across to the right
Cytisus
Awesome shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gizmo563
Excellent shot the path really adds depth!
erskogly
Beautiful! I'm just sitting here waiting for the first drops of rain to start hitting my head:)
MrsRatbag
Stunning shot, beautiful!
zoren
very nice...!
timtripp
great photo!
auntietk
The light is great. Nice capture!
RobyHermida
Very beautiful shot................... O) ROBY __
JDoc
Exquisite composition!
billcody
Very impressive! Wonderful contrast between clouds and light! Great!
GiMi53
Fantastic atmosphere with awesome light, well captured !
DanielDomany
fantastic sky and light
micturn
Great sky and wonderful compo.
MrsLubner
Stunning. The dirt lane is a priceless piece of this gorgeous artwork.
artaddict2
Perfect light conditions for a perfect shot! There have been many days with light and storm clouds recently over here in the UK but I haven't had the good fortune to be at such a welcome viewpoint as this gorgeous landscape!
neo_primal
nice
Alz2008
Beautiful image, Excellent well done..