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 (18)
Mondwin
Brilliant colors and cool shot...bravissimo !!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Enmos
Very nice, thanks for sharing ! :)
mtnman259
WOW... What a POV! This is one sweet image! I love the curvature of the land, and the robust colors. You must have been smiling like the cat that ate the canary while taking this photo, and then when viewing the image for the first time before posting it. ;-D Wicked good job!
Garlor
oh I really like that view
felinx
Belle vue et photo :)
eldana07
thanks for sharing this beautiful image!
gillbrooks
We travel through the Berwyns on our way to our caravan at Llandderfel. Keep meaning to make a detour to see the waterfall but haven't done so yet. Must do this year !!! Lovely shot
MrsRatbag
Fantastic POV and capture...beautiful!
glix70
Lovely natural landscape, I'd like to be the water to cross all this beauty, lovely colours ans tones!!! Excellent work!!! :)
Sea_Dog
Great image!
durleybeachbum
Thankyou for climbing for us! Superb.
Flint_Hawk
Amazing POV!
blinkings
Super shot.
MrsLubner
I find this view of the dell amazing! Breathtaking! You have me perched there on the edge of the falls, feeling the breeze, hearing the water rush by and feasting my eyes on a most harmonious sight! Stunning work.
Dendrite
Masterly shot once again!
ysvry
lovely shot
whaleman
Great shot!
tennesseecowgirl
What a view~~