Oliver Wood Photography

Wind and Trees – Artworked

Macclesfield Forest, Cheshire.

The weather closing in from Wildboarclough

More photos from a recent expedition up to Shutlingsloe in Cheshire. This image has been processed to give a more painterly look with an emphasis on tonality and forms. For me, it typifies the quintessential colour pallet of this beautiful Cheshire / Peak District landscape which comes alive in dramatic weather conditions.

Wildboarclough Trees

Looking toward Wildboarclough from a clearing in Macclesfield forest.

Cut Spruce in Macclesfield forest

HDR + orton process and texture layer. On my recent trip up to Shutlingsloe I came across a large clearing in the forest where a number of mature spruce trees had been cut down. New saplings had already been planted in their place. Just a little further on from this spot I stopped to watch the magical sight of low cloud drifting across the landscape and literally touching the ground.

Lightning Trees

Shutlingsloe

A hard mountain biking expedition through Macclesfield Forest arriving at Shutlingsloe. This time I did not get to the summit as the weather closed in just as I got to the start of the path that winds its way around the hill. Conditions up top would have been rather exciting but not so good for photography. I plan many more visits though.

On my way to Shulingsloe

Weather changing, very windy — an exciting day up in the Macclesfield hills.

Teggs Nose Cottages

I have returned to Langley and Teggs Nose, on a day that was rather inclement but pleasant for it. These damp conditions somehow seem to bring the best out of the landscape

Teggs Nose Cottages – mono

A new gallery page on Oliver Wood Photography

Crocuses by the roadside in Prestbury, Cheshire.

At last — spring is on the way!

The Leathers Smithy — Artworked
Another image from my series of artworked photos from the Langley and Teggs Nose area, soon to be included in a show.

Misty Afternoon – Prestbury
From a set of images taken on a misty afternoon walk in Prestbury, Cheshire.

Up in the Top Fields

Calm and Quiet

Heading back down to the village

The weather is changing — for the better.

Views across the reservoir at Teggs Nose -Artworked.

The landscape here about is probably some of the best in Cheshire.

Teggs Nose Reservoir – orton process