Rhyl Walkabout March

My local walk around Rhyl Promenade. Trying to find something different to photography was becoming more challenging after my recent walkabouts, here’s what I found

Garden of Remembrance Rhyl War Memorial

Boer War soldier Statue Rhyl War Memorial

East Parade Lookout Tower. Built second quarter of 19th century, as a semophore signalling station for paddle steamers, castellated style

Pro Kitesurfing School and Travelodge Rhyl seafront

Pro Kitesurfing School Rhyl

Pro Kitesurfing School Rhyl

Pro Kitesurfing School Rhyl

Rhyl Beach Front

1891 Restaurant and Bar and Pavilion Theatre Rhyl

1891 Restaurant and Bar

Seaside telescope Rhyl

Rhyl Beach Front

people dog walking on the deserted Rhyl beach

Alone in your thoughts

SeaQuarium Rhyl, the seaside aquarium features over 30 exhibits with a range of species & an outdoor cove for seals.

Rhyl Clock Tower

Palace Fun Centre

SC2 water park, sky tower and the concrete amphitheatre forms part of the Drift Park on the Rhyl promenade

Artwork, Drift Park, Rhyl

Moments in Time Rhyl Drift Park

Moments in Time Rhyl Drift Park

Artwork of Rhyl heroes Sir John Houghton, the Nobel prize winning climate scientist and former Rhyl Grammar School pupil, musician Mike Peters, lead singer of The Alarm, and Rhyl FC’s Don Spendlove, who bagged a record of 629 goals during the 1940s and 50s, have been placed at the gateway to the bridge. #WordPrompt

Rhyl Harbour looking towards Rhyl Sky Tower

Rhyl Harbour looking towards Rhyl Sky Tower

Rhyl Harbour Entrance

Rhyl Lifeboat Memorial

Rhyl Skatepark

East Parade Bowls Club

North Wales Crown Green Bowls Centre

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Landscape Photo Day Out September 2021

Some images from my recent days out in Wales

Llyn y Dywarchen lies between Rhyd Ddu and Drws y Coed with Snowdon mountain providing a wonderful backdrop, north Wales, UK panorama

Llyn y dywarchen fishing lake, Pier and boats, Snowdonia north Wales, UK

Llyn y Dywarchen lies between Rhyd Ddu and Drws y Coed with Snowdon mountain providing a wonderful backdrop, north Wales, UK

Llyn y Dywarchen lies between Rhyd Ddu and Drws y Coed with Snowdon mountain providing a wonderful backdrop, north Wales, UK

Llyn y Dywarchen lies between Rhyd Ddu and Drws y Coed with Snowdon mountain providing a wonderful backdrop, north Wales, UK

Rhyl beach Sunset north Wales UK The Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm has been generating electricity since 2009

Rhyl beach Sunset north Wales UK The Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm has been generating electricity since 2009

Rhyl beach long exposure looking towards Llandudno north Wales UK

Rhyl beach groyne long exposure looking towards Llandudno north Wales UK

Rhyl Pavilion Theatre, 1891 restaurant and bar. On Saturday 11th of September, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd will light up its attractions in red blue and white to reflect the colours of the USA flag to remember those who tragically lost their lives 20 years ago, on the day the world stood still.

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Photo Day Out 2021

My first photography days out in over 1.5 years.I was lucky enough to have my first day out with Mike, we headed off to Snowdonia National Park north Wales, one of our favourite photographic locations an hour away, unfortunately the weather wasn’t as good as the forecast predicted with low cloud staying around the mountain most of the day, we had to work at trying to get some good shots with Mike driving us to different locations. Thank you Mike for all the driving.

My second day out the following week the weather was actually very nice and made the photography easier.
Often the bad weather actually makes for a more interesting photo.

I have included some of the shot of both days.

Day 1

Some old ruins and wonderful trees near the old roman road leading past Pentre Farm, Nant Ffrancon valley Snowdonia

Yup the intrepid photographer mike climbs up the river bank near Cwm Idwal, a very popular attraction for visitors interested in walking, climbing, fishing and geology.
Cwm Idwal is a national nature reserve in Snowdonia.

Welsh Cottage and sheep. Nant Peris sits between Llanberis and Capel Curig on the A4086, sheltering in the foothills of Snowdon

View of the small wooden Footbridge at the base of Llyn Idwal, Tryfan and the Devils Kitchen, leading to the Ogwen car park, YHA Idwal Cottage and Nant Ffrancon valley in the distance

Cwm Dyli is the location of a hydro-electric power station on the southern flank of the Snowdon range. At the time it was built, it was the largest hydro-electric power station in the United Kingdom The Nant Gwynant valley leading to Gwyant Lake with panoramic views towards Snowdon mountain range from a viewing point on the A498

The lone tree at Padarn lake, the lake is a glacially formed lake in Snowdonia, looking towards Snowdon and Dolbadarn castle, Llanberis

Day 2

Dolbadarn Castle is a fortification built by the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great during the early 13th century, at the base of the Llanberis Pass. The castle was important both militarily and as a symbol of Llywelyn’s power and authority. The castle features a large stone keep, which historian Richard Avent considers the finest surviving example of a Welsh round tower.

Dolbadarn Castle overlooking the waters of Llyn Peris and Llyn Padarn Snowdonia

Dolbadarn Castle panorama including the town of Llanberis and edge padarn lake

Anglesey Barracks in Dinorwic Quarry, comprised two rows of 11 dwellings, served as accommodation for quarrymen, they would spend the week based in the barracks working in the quarry, leaving their homes very early on Monday morning and returning Saturday afternoon. Conditions were spartan. Each two-room unit had a living area with a fireplace and a sleeping area for four men. Facilities were scant no running water, toilets or electricity. Public-health inspectors closed down these barracks in 1948.

The Dinorwic quarry is a large former slate quarry was once the second largest slate quarry in the world, located between the villages of Llanberis and Dinorwig in North Wales Backdrop is Snowdon the highest mountain in Wales, has been described as – probably the busiest mountain in Britain. It is designated as a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna.

The Dinorwic quarry camp fire

Peris lake and Snowdon, On the left is the Dinorwig Power Station, known locally as Electric Mountain, or Mynydd Gwefru, is a pumped-storage hydroelectric scheme

Llyn Padarn Llanberis Snowdonia, one of the largest natural lakes in Wales

Cattle grid at the Nant Ffrancon Pass looking towards Tryfan mountain Ogwen valley Snowdonia, on a stretch of the old A5 Roman road between Bethesda, Gwynedd, and Llyn Ogwen in Conwy North Wales.

Nant Ffrancon Pass looking towards Tryfan mountain, forming part of the Glyderau group, and is one of the most famous and recognisable peaks in Britain, having a classic pointed shape with rugged crags. At 917.5 m above sea level it is the fifteenth highest mountain in Wales.
Top of Tryfan looks like a face looking up, with the mouth on the left then the nose and eyebrows.

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October Photos 2019

Some of my recent photos and edits, hope you like them; let me know in the comments below if you have a favourite.

Autumn has just arrived in north Wales, hopefully I will get chance in a few weeks to capture some stronger autumnal images than the recent ones.

Cloaked in shades of red, gold and green the Virginia Creeper covering the most photographed tea room in Britain.Tu Hwnt i’r Bont tearoom
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Virginia Creeper covering the most photographed tea room in Britain.Tu Hwnt i’r Bont tearoom a quaint 15th century cottage on the west bank of the River Conwy in Llanrwst,

Pont Fawr a narrow three-arch stone bridge, It is said to have been designed by Inigo Jones and it was built in 1636 by Sir John Wynn of Gwydir Castle. The bridge connects the Llanrwst town with Gwydir, a manor house dating from 1492, Originally built to carry horses and carts. Autumn at Llanrwst north Wales UK

Bod Bach or Cors Bodgynydd reservoir near Llyn Bodgynydd in the Gwydir Forest in North Wales, UK

The Mymbyr lakes are located in a very beautiful spot on the outskirts of Capel Curig, north Wales, UK. Blessed with one of the best views in Snowdonia – that being the dramatic Snowdon horseshoe.

Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales, It is located in Snowdonia National Park and has been described as probably the busiest mountain in Britain. On the right the merging paths of The Pyg Track and Miners Track . north Wales UK

Llyn Teyrn sits on the popular miners path up to Mount Snowdon in the Snowdonia National Park, north Wales UK

Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales located in Snowdonia National Park and has been described as probably the busiest mountain in Britain. The busy path leads down to the merging paths of The Pyg Track and Miners Track above lake Glaslyn. north Wales, UK, panorama

Rapids at Cwm Idwal, a very popular attraction for visitors interested in walking, climbing, fishing and geology, Snowdonia north Wales UK

The Snowdon Mountain Railway is a narrow gauge rack and pinion mountain railway in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It is a tourist railway that travels for 4.7 miles from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales

Tryfan mountain forms part of the Glyderau group, and is one of the most famous and recognisable peaks in Britain, having a classic pointed shape with rugged crags. At 917.5 m above sea level it is the fifteenth highest mountain in Wales.

Tryfan mountain in the Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia, north Wales.

Rhyl beach Sunset looking towards Llandudno north Wales UK

Rhyl beach Sunset looking towards Llandudno north Wales UK

Rhyl beach Sunset looking towards Llandudno north Wales UK

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July Photos

Some photos from the last few weeks, managed to get a day out in Snowdonia. The day started off grey and overcase to bright blue skies, which is always a challenge, but as I was on my own there was no rush or plan.

Recently bought a macro lens Tamron 90mm, as i spend a lot of time at home looking after my Dad it seemed a worth while investment especially with all the flowers blossoming in the garden.

The lone tree at Padarn lake, the lake is a glacially formed lake in Snowdonia, looking towards mount Snowdon and Dolbadarn castle, Llanberis, Gwynedd, north Wales, UK

Biker traveling on a winding Mountain roads Snowdonia north Wales UK

Winding Road to Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales and England. The charismatic, pink flower spikes of Foxgloves are famous as both a reminder of the hazy days of summer and of their deadly poisonous nature. Digitalis purpurea

View to Tryfan mountains east face in Snowdonia National Park, Ogwen Valley, Conwy, North Wales, UK

The old roman road with views to Tryfan east face and pen yr ole wen mountains, Snowdonia National Park, Ogwen Valley, Conwy, North Wales, UK
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Lake Ogwen Boat house The lake is surrounded by high mountains, including Pen yr Ole Wen and Tryfan mountain in the Ogwen Valley, It forms part of the Glyderau group, and is one of the most famous and recognisable peaks in Snowdonia, North Wales, UK.

rescued this poor little Bat stuck on a fence, so glad i went out

close-up macro of a water droplet refraction image using a small flower

another close-up macro of a water droplet refraction image using a small flower

Geranium robertianum, commonly known as herb-Robert, red robin, death come quickly, storksbill, fox geranium, stinking Bob, squinter-pip, crow’s foot, or Roberts geranium, is a common species of cranesbill native to Europe and parts of Asia, North America, and North Africa.

Clematis is a genus of about 300 species within the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. painterly macro

Many of the of hoverflies have ornate body patterns, often of black and yellow, to mimic wasps and bees but are harmless

The charismatic, pink flower spikes of Foxgloves are famous as both a reminder of the hazy days of summer and of their deadly poisonous nature. Digitalis purpurea while very beautiful with its trumpet like blossoms, are very poisonous to dogs, cats, and even humans! Foxglove contains naturally-occurring poisons that affect the heart, specifically cardenolides or bufadienolides. These poisons are called cardiac glycoside toxins, and they interfere directly with electrolyte balance within the heart muscle. The Latin name, Digitalis, means ‘finger-like’ and refers to the tubular flowers of the Foxglove. It is also the name of the drug that comes from the toxins of Foxgloves and is prescribed for heart conditions.

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June Photos Snowdonia

My first day out in over 6 months the weather forecast had showed my chosen day as being the best for the upcoming week.

Where I live on the coast was lovely when I woke and I was excited to be getting out after so long, I even watched a few YouTube refresher videos on using my camera.

It’s nearly a 1 hour drive to the mountains of Snowdonia and the weather had changed dramatically on arrival, most of the day was thick clouds, rain and wind not the ideal weather for a photography day out in the mountains especially when I like to get foreground, middle and distance compositions.

I decided it was pointless being depressed sitting in the car so braved the elements with my 10 stop filter fitted to the camera to try and get some drama.

Here are a few that I managed.

rain clouds and long exposure at Llyn y dywarchen fishing lake and boats, Snowdonoa north Wales, UK

Old Boats on Lake Padarn near Pont Pen-y-Llyn bridge north Wales, UK

Gwynant Lake one of the most dramatic and beautiful valleys in Wales. Its northern slopes rise to the summit of Wales highest mountain Snowdon and to the south lies the relatively undisturbed hills of Moel y Dyniewyd and the Moelwynion range.

Pont Pen y Llyn bridge was built in 1826 to connect the Fachwen slate quarry to the main road from Caernarfon to Llanberis. It has four arches and crosses the river Rhythallt, the outlet of Padarn lake. Pen y Llyn means “end of the lake”. The lake is a glacially formed lake in Snowdonia, Gwynedd, north Wales, UK

something growing in Wales, UK

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Experimental

In response to the WordPress Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Experimental

Experimenting with the camera’s shutter speed in Snowdonia …

Winter valley sun beams at Nant Ffrancon Pass Snowdonia north Wales UK

Weekly Photo Challenge: Pedestrian

In response to the WordPress Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Pedestrian

Lack of pedestrians ….

Steps and log bench in a beautiful Welsh forest

Weekly Photo Challenge: Shadow

It’s been a very long time since i posted to my blog, sick Parents, lack of motivation, no new photos etc, fortunately i was invited out by a very good friend Mike Hardisty a few weeks ago and we made the best of our Welsh weather, so in response to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Shadow

Winter Shadows of Snowdonia:

Tryfan mountain forms part of the Glyderau group, and is one of the most famous and recognisable peaks in Britain, having a classic pointed shape with rugged crags. At 917.5 m above sea level it is the fifteenth highest mountain in Wales. Under the cloud the top of Tryfan looks like a face looking up, with the mouth on the left then the nose and eyebrows

Thursday’s Special: Nocturnal

In response to Paula’s Thursday’s Special Nocturnal

Evening photograph of Conwy Castle, Conwy Castle dominates the mouth of the River Conwy and the medieval walled town of Conwy in North Wales, UK The castle was built on the orders of King Edward I of England and construction began in 1283 under the direction of Edward’s chief architect James of St. George. Today the castle is one of the best preserved castles in the whole of North Wales.