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)
Grizabella
Excellent photo, beautiful landscape and colours!
durleybeachbum
Marvellous shot! A classic view of this lovely place!
Dendrite
Another masterpiece of composition and such a remarkable degree of clarity overall... another 5 rating.
Garlor
Restful russet tones accompanied by graceful curves
EmeraldElf
Wonderful photo!
rocserum
been there, seen it, thanks for bring back the mamory with this outstanding registration of a wonderful landscape! RS
timtripp
gorgeous!
tennesseecowgirl
The hills are alive... oooops I couldn't help but sing when I saw this! This is so beautiful..
MrsRatbag
Gorgeous scene, with wonderful lines and colors; excellent capture!
Fidelity2
Images like this are really cool from you. 5+.
tizjezzme
wow, what a view; great shot!
auntietk
What a beautiful landscape!
Levemark
Fantastic!
mermaid
very fien shot...lovely landscape
kimariehere
such a gorgeous landscape view really enjoyed looking at this glorious valley -those rolling hills and colors!!! oh, and the far off sheep grazing there...so fantastic!!! your work is always a real pleasure to see!!