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 (23)
phobos70
Beautiful colors and compo! Great photo!!!
natalieb
This sunlight shining through is so beautiful, lovely autumn colours !!
SoulSearcherr
soooooo beautiful
drag
Beautiful road to travel down. Wonderful capture.
TwoPynts
Brilliant! Perfect color and light!
Shucoda
How peaceful does this pan feel? Its a wonderful capture.. Well done :)
Cosme..D..Churruca
Very nice !
Valerie-Ducom
wowww, very beautiful picture and excellent color!!! fantastic!!! Good week ;)
bonicki
fantastic mood on this!!! real perfect work. :)
marybelgium
excellent ! superbly done !
Fred255
Fantastic great light streaming through the trees
virtuallyhistorical
Great to see a pano here, and one that's just over in the next county to me! well done.
southernamazon1957
Superb colors. The pano is beautiful. Karen :)
kjpweb
Great Panorama with even greater colors. Very well done! And thanks for sharing!
vlaaitje
O my, this is really heaven on earth.....superB
mermaid
Another beautiful one of this amazing forrest!
kierab
Wow, what a neat place for a walk. Great shot.
NicoleFaber
what a beautiful shot!
helix3d
Wow! Gorgeous!
Chaos911
thats an perfect mood :)
Georgy
VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Makes you want to be there.
GiMi53
To see in full size... really BEAUTIFUL ! I love this forest, full of light and atmosphere ! :~)
SecondChoice
lets go for a walk... superb!!!!!