Fine Art Landscape Photography of Wales
Any landscape photography of Wales has to include Cadair
Idris, Aran Fawddwy and the Mawddach Estuary - what a viewpoint.
As often happens the light was not good on the first evening, so
returns were necessary. My passion has always been our landscape
and spending time in these locations is a real pleasure, even if
sometimes a little chilly.
Britain is blessed with endless miles of terrific coastline and Pembrokeshire certainly has its own share. Marloes just has to be one of the finest on offer with towering cliffs, caves, sea stacks, islands, rockpools and a fantastic beach (well at low tide anyway!) - there`s always something
to photograph here.
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Snowdon Ice, The Snowdon Horseshoe, Snowdonia National Park
This was an excellent morning for photography - a great sunrise
and continuing good light led to a series of successful images. The snow
covered water makes for a strong foreground but it is the mountains that
dominate with Snowdon as the centrepiece.
Y Lliwedd on the left and Crib Goch complete the horseshoe. Llanberis and the lower slopes of the Glyders
to the right. On such a good day Snowdon would be busy with walkers but
on this mountain I was able to work and enjoy total solitude.
Llyn Ogwen, Y Garn and the Devil's Kitchen, Snowdonia National Park
This was a great day in the mountains. After a dawn shot of Tryfan
from the lower slopes of the Carneddau, a walk down to the frozen shores
of Llyn Ogwen for this classic view of Y Garn and the Devil's Kitchen.
The cold, the stillness, the partly frozen lake and the hint of high
cirrus combine to create this stunning image. Not long after this shot
two low flying jets destroyed the peace - it was time to leave.
Tryfan and the Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales
This mountain dominates the Ogwen valley north of Capel Curig and is
a favourite for climbers and scramblers as it contains many routes for
all abilities - Everest expeditions have been known to practice here.
The clear dawn light highlights the outlines of Glyder Fach, Tryfan,
Devil's Kitchen and Y Garn and Pen yr Ole Wen to the right. llyn Ogwen,
location for the previous photograph, can be seen, still in
the shadow of Y Garn, in the centre.
Pen y Fan and Cribyn, Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales
At 886 metres, Pen y Fan is the highest mountain in the Brecon Beacons.
After a cold and early start I had reached the summit of Cribyn for sunrise,
but disappointingly a cloud bank prevented this. Fortunately, for it
was bitingly cold, the cloud slowly moved to allow the early morning
sun to reveal this terrific view of the north east face of Pen y Fan.
The real advantage of early starts is the quality of the light around dawn.
An added bonus is that for the few hours I was on the mountain I saw
nobody - I could feast in isolation.
Frozen Pond, Fan y Big, Cribyn and Pen y Fan,
Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales
Heavy overnight snow prevented me getting close to the mountains, my
camper van is not good in ice and snow! Earlier research had shown the
potential of this location so once again I was up for sunrise. The slanting
dawn light emphasises the texture of the snow covered pond and highlights
the peaks of Fan y Big, Cribyn and Pen y Fan beyond. A good example of
the importance of fully researching your locations so you can be at the
right viewpoint at the right time.
Evening Glow, Black Mountain, Brecon Beacons
National Park, South Wales
After snowfall all afternoon I thought that was it for the day. Minutes before sunset however, the sky cleared a little and allowed the last
rays of sunlight to cast this wonderful glow over the snow covered Black Mountain. Luck? The more often you are out there the more lucky you become.
Rhossili, The Gower, South Wales
The Gower possesses some very fine stretches of coastline - it just doesn't get much better than this. I had been trying for several
years to capture a successful image of Rhossili but never quite managed it. On this occasion there were seriously heavy rainstorms
all afternoon which drove everybody home except me on the cliffs and a lone fisherman on the beach.
Our persistence was rewarded just before sunset as the clouds opened and the sun cast this terrific light over the panorama in front of us. The solitary farmhouse and stormy seas complete a pretty impressive scene.
Three Cliff Bay, The Gower, South Wales
Named for the distinctively shaped cliff on the left side. Another great beach on the Gower, a little less well known than Rhossili but
well worth the visit. This was another day of sunshine and heavy showers, always promising for photographers.
It doesn't matter how early you set out, beaches always seem to attract early morning walkers, however on this occasion the rain had discouraged them and I was able to work on my own without footprints or people in view. Minutes before this shot there was a downpour, the towering thunder cloud can be seen to the right, and the heavy rain has beautifully textured the sand in the foreground - worth staying out in the rain sometimes!
Marloes Beach, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, S.W. Wales
Britain is blessed with endless miles of terrific coastline and Pembrokeshire certainly has its own share. Marloes just has to be one of the finest
on offer with towering cliffs, caves, sea stacks, islands, rockpools and a fantastic beach (well at low tide anyway!) - there`s always something
to photograph here. In this image the combination of a great sunset, well placed clouds and rock silhouettes come together well to give a
very pleasing overall balance.
Cadair Idris, Aran Fawddwy and the Mawddach Estuary, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales
What a viewpoint. As often happens the light was not good on the first evening, so returns were necessary. My passion has always been our landscape and spending time in these locations is a real pleasure, even if sometimes a little chilly. With few if any other people around at this time of year, total focus was possible in a special place - work doesn't get much better than this. Cadair Idris is a great mountain to climb and snuggled here in the southern part of Snowdonia its usually less crowded than in the northern areas.
Morning at Marloes, Pembrokeshire National Park
Back on my favourite beach - each time I return I feel it has been too long since my last visit. It is a special place, layers of interest unfold here and there is always new things to discover and explore. Alfred Wainwright coined the phrase "best ridge mile in the Lakes" when describing the Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell, I`m happy to call Marloes "the best beach mile in Britain". The best time for me is a fine, very early morning with a lowish tide and the beach all to myself - time to wander - special.
This shot compliments the sunset image of Marloes, but also check out Tidal Rock on the textures page, a hint of the interesting variety of rock types found here. Go and explore.
Snowdon, Y Lliwedd and Crib Goch - The Snowdon Horseshoe, Snowdonia National Park
A classic viewpoint of the Snowdon Horseshoe, but rarely seen with such dramatic lighting. Fleeting dawn light fills the storm clouds, soon gone and not to return - a fine picture and another lucky moment.
Sunset - Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire
Freshwater West is a beach near Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire in south-west Wales. Surrounded by sand dunes, it has fine sand and faces due west. However despite its natural beauty Freshwater West is unsuitable for bathing due to dangerous offshore swells and strong currents. The beach also has areas of unmarked quicksand.
Broad Haven South and St. Govan's Head, Pembrokeshire National Park
This gem of a bay is nestled between some pretty impressive cliff scenery, Stackpole Head to the north and St. Govan`s Head to the south. North of Stackpole Head lies Barafundle Bay, another gem but I think Broad Haven South has a more gentle and open feel to it, and just look at those colours in the sand. Taken not long after sunrise the calm of early morning creates a gentle atmosphere. I had taken a number of images and packed up but then noticed a series of rippled waves that appeared, apparently from nowhere, adding a special touch. From where I know not, certainly no ships passed by - was there a minor earth tremor? Wherever it came from it was a stroke of very good fortune.
Aber Falls, Northern Edge of the Carneddau Mountains, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales
Conditions in the mountains are not always good for making pictures or even researching new locations. Blame the usual culprits - high winds, low cloud, lashing rain etc. Good time to seek out new locations and in wet weather waterfalls can be a good option. Here wet weather and snow melt combined for a great fall but also a good soaking!
Skomer Sunset, Pembrokeshire National Park
View across Jack Sound to Skomer Island from near Martin`s Haven.
This is a great spot for sunsets, I have been here many times but the colours on this occasion were terrific - no filters here, just a great sky. Taken in Autumn there were seals and pups in the hidden coves below whilst above, several skeins of geese flew low over me from the open seas - brilliant - a great evening.
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