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 (24)
mairekas
Fantastic lighting! Very beautiful!
Ti-Paul
Great light display ! This is beauty ,a keeper for sure ! Well done my friend ,well done !
athesdan
very great !
Marjukka
superb lighting capture, Beautiful forest atmosphere.... excellent
frankman
phenomenal shot Great lightning and colours
chips7
Excellent work!
rahimyts
Like it, very nice... Congrats
JaneEden
Woweee you certainly captured a precious moment in time. Bravo!! Excellent shot ...
babuci
Amazing shot. Wonderful effect.
Jofurowa
Very nice picture. Lights, shadows and colors are great.
Damia
So beautiful. You captured the rays perfectly. :)
CavalierLady
Fantastic!!! I love it!!!! To even see something like this once in a while, much less be able to photograph it would be grand, so thanks for sharing yours!
BernieStafford
Great capture of the rays - and the way that they highlight the red ferns is excellent! 5+++
bebert
SUPERBE !!!!!
camilledubuc
love it,bravo.
ia_strmchsr
Wonderful. I love how the rays come from behind the tree. Great lighting and colors.
amlondono
Superb Image !!!!!! 5***** , Bravo.
statt2344
THAT IS AN AMAZING SHOT I THINK I MIGHT GO FOR AN EARLY MORNING WALK AND HOPE FOR THE CHANCE OF A PHOTO LIKE THIS
witch_1612
Superb Lighting Capture!!!!!
jmherve
Love these godrays !
iaacf
Wow.. look at those sun rays.. fantastic view..
ddaydreams
Love the rays and forestieness.
frankie96
Really beautiful...
Breyden
Amazing beauty!