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 (21)
Nev2retour
very very beautiful !!!
kasalin
Spectacular rocks !!
prutzworks
great capture of a beatuful scenery
durleybeachbum
What a super place, and an outstanding photo!
GBCalls
Great series, Excellent!
babuci
Those middle size rocks looks great on a colorful landscape.
Alz2008
Beautiful landscape..
TwoPynts
Fabulous landscape. Great colors and the "edge" really pulls your eyes in.
MrsRatbag
Awesome capture
whtknight
Excellent landscape,beautiful light and colors!
dbrv6
That looks very fun and an inspiring view.
jmherve
A great panorama, love this cliff edge !
billcody
Great landscape pic! I wish I could be there. Thanks for sharing!
kimariehere
beautiful landscape view awesome colors and clouds !!!! wonderfully seen and captured!!!
lookit
awesome view
Cytisus
Awesome shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CavalierLady
Fantastic vista and outstanding color!!!! Awesome!!!
mermaid
this is such a colorful and fascinating landscape and a marvelous shot!
gradient
Wonderful shot....looks like a bit of HDR work here. Congrats on your selection to the last week in the gallery.
artaddict2
Brilliant shot! Congrats for making the LWitG!
marybelgium
wonderful ! congratulations for being selected in TlwG !