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)
RoelElf
Great capture!
VBacci
outstanding!
nobbywebfoot
I like the feeling that this scene portrays and can only describe it as tranquil drama. Truly beautiful.
Coppens
Very beautiful!!!
Garlor
A fine vista, worth the early start
stormbringer80229
Nice pic and happy holidays!
stolta
So beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
wingnut55
a very fine shot.
Charberry
Beautiful picture, but an improvement would be a level water line. It is a common mistake with photographers.
timtripp
gorgeous
Dendrite
Outstanding in every way!
mps
I definetly agree, outstanding.
LightArtFractals
Great scene with fantastic colors.
daali
Fantastic! F
frankie96
This is in the catagory of..."you just had to have been there." beautiful..
Digitaleagle
This is gorgeous, the lighting and reflections are fantastic with tons of detail a very captivating image!!!!
mairekas
WOW! So beautiful view! Amazing landscape!
wastl001
It's all about being in the right place at the right moment. WON-DER-FUL picture!!
subcultura
very beautiful IMHO (dunno why but i like it more than shot #2)
mark.spooner
An excellent capture.
alvesm
Bravo! Wonderful scene.
jedink
Awesome reflections.
Djavad
On dirait une scène paysage fantastique-science-fiction, bravo