Autumn landscape photography at the Barlaston Downs Banks. I’ve visited the Downs Banks numerous times over the years. What I’d failed to understand was that I’d only explored about a third of the area, and that the parts I hadn’t explored have some stunning views of the Shropshire Hills.

This afternoon I headed out to Swineholes Wood, Staffordshire in the hope of finding some autumn colours.

I’d still got my woodland hat on, and tonight I thought I’d take a look at Creswell’s Piece in Staffordshire to see what I could photograph.

Woodland landscape photography. Still inspired by the “success” I’d found at Swineholes Wood I decided I stick with exploring local woodlands, and heading out to Consall Valley in Staffordshire.

Armed with my new attitude to Swineholes Wood, and buoyed by the fact that I had made some images previously I set off to explore some more.

Photographing Swineholes Wood, Staffordshire. One of the most infuriating places I’ve been to when trying to capture some images. It’s beautiful, chaotic and very, very frustrating.