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 (17)
NightGallery
Nice minimal image! Great shot.
lyron
Wonderful picture!!
durleybeachbum
Amazing how many blues there are!
Djavad
Une exposition à ravir, calme et lumière s'y pament...
Artists4U
Great Image.. Excellent
glix70
Beautiful night capture, the tower looks like a faire site arounded by tthe mystic energy of the wildness!!! Well done!!! :)
timtripp
FABULOUS.... i was wondering yesterday what the structure was and was for.
Garlor
That has produced a very good image and it has the feeling of some place from a legend
marybelgium
beautiful !
eldana07
Great Image.. Wonderfu! Thank you!
ysvry
great foto , right out of wolfenstein 3d ;)
MrsRatbag
Beautiful shot, love the color and light!
Sea_Dog
A masterwork!
RobyHermida
Excellent capture!
Octaganoid
Nice, the subject is beautifully lit !
GBCalls
Very nice result! Excellent
danapommet
Awesome capture. The lighting is perfect. Dana P