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 (25)
Rainastorm
Would love to visit this place...nice capture!
Alvett
That's gorgeous!
bodo_56
Wonderful light and colors!
grafikeer
Very nice capture...excellent mood and lighting!
ysvry
great foto.
ledwolorz
Beautiful place and colors.Wonderful photo.
durleybeachbum
Lovely pic.
Alz2008
What a beautiful cottage and light capture, Excellent well done..
Levemark
Absolutely stunning!
Meisiekind
Picture postcard material! Lovely image! :)
GBCalls
Very very nice! Well done
TwoPynts
Reminds me of the David Winter cottages...like a painting. Love it!
MrsRatbag
So incredibly beautiful! Your POV is perfect!
RayDekker
Anne Hatheways cottage has come to life! I am sure she would be proud and would write many poems in your honour! Fabulous Capture! Ray
dbrv6
Storybook photo
MrsLubner
The gentle swoop of the pavement meets the grandness of the stone and lawn with grace.
Meowgli
excellent soft light and composition with the road leading the eye - great!
Cytisus
Superb capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kansas
Excellent setting and capture. My compliments.
auntietk
Beautiful!
Dendrite
Flawless capture!
Rob2753
How beautiful !! it could be a painting and would make a fine jigsaw puzzle
avalonfaayre
This looks like something that someone made in Bryce or Vu. It is just too pretty to be real! Fantastic photo work! I love it.
kimariehere
WOw such a dreamy cottage and fall colors someday i want to visit where you live!!!
mermaid
what a cozy place ... a fine shot!