Landscape Photo Day Out September 2021

September 27, 2021 Adrian Evans PhotographerLeave a comment

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

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 August 2021

August 29, 2021August 31, 2021 Adrian Evans PhotographerLeave a comment

Headed off to Snowdonia National Park north Wales, one of my favourite photographic locations an hour away.

Day 1
Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve, a very popular attraction for visitors interested in walking, climbing, fishing and geology. In 1954, Cwm Idwal became the first National Nature Reserve in Wales.

There is a visitor centre and small car park with a refreshment kiosk that sells hot and cold snacks and toilets. Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda north Wales

Low clouds over Cwm Idwal. Llyn Idwal is a small lake that lies within Cwm Idwal in the Glyderau mountains of Snowdonia

Low clouds over Cwm Idwal in the Glyderau mountains of Snowdonia

The Devils Kitchen is the name given to the dark, black crack which splits the rock of Clogwyn y Geifr (Cliff of the Goat) between Y Garn and Glyder Fawr. Twll Du is known as the Devil’s Kitchen because of the plume of steam that is often seen rising from the crack resembling a chimney

Foot path through the low clouds over Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia

Pen yr Ole Wen is the seventh highest mountain in Snowdonia and in Wales. It is the most southerly of the Carneddau range. On the right Tryfan mountain covered in cloud. Llyn Idwal is a small lake that lies within Cwm Idwal in the Glyderau mountains of Snowdonia

Pen yr Ole Wen and Llyn Idwal Snowdonia.

Panorama of Pen yr Ole Wen and on the right Tryfan mountain covered in cloud. Cwm Idwal Snowdonia

Stream running down Llyn Idwal at the Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve Pen yr Ole Wen mountain North Wales UK

Day 2

Found me at the Zoo

Rhinoceros Hornbill has a prominent golden-yellow horn, called a casque, on the top of its beak. The casque is a hollow structure made up of keratin and acts as a resonating chamber, amplifying the bird’s calls male birds have an orange or red ring around their eyes, while females have a white ring. found in lowland and montane, tropical and subtropical climates and in mountain rain forests in Borneo, Sumatra, Java, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, and southern Thailand

The Victoria crowned pigeon is a the worlds largest pigeon species, bluish-grey pigeon with elegant blue lace-like crests, maroon breast and red irises. It is part of a genus of four unique, ground-dwelling pigeons native to the New Guinea region

black rhinoceros or hook-lipped rhinoceros is a species of rhinoceros, native to eastern and southern Africa including Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Although the rhinoceros is referred to as black, its colours vary from brown to grey Critically Endangered Life span 35 – 50 years

The cheetah is the worlds fastest land mammal. Cheetahs are famous for their tawny coats covered in black spots, native to Africa and central Iran.

The Sumatran orangutan is one of the three species of orangutans. Found only in the north of the Indonesian island of Sumatra

Day 3

Found me at Aber Falls (Welsh: Rhaeadr Fawr) a waterfall near the village of Abergwyngregyn, Gwynedd, north Wales.
The waterfall is formed as the Afon Goch plunges about 120 feet over a sill of igneous rock in the foothills of the Carneddau range. It takes between 30 mins to an hour to reach from the £5 car park.

Foot path to Aber Falls (Welsh: Rhaeadr Fawr) Abergwyngregyn, Gwynedd, Wales.

Long exposure at Aber Falls (Welsh: Rhaeadr Fawr) Abergwyngregyn, Gwynedd, Wales.

Foot bridge at Aber Falls (Welsh: Rhaeadr Fawr) Abergwyngregyn, Gwynedd, Wales.

Rhaeadr Fach a smaller fall and footbridge near Aber Falls

Quaint mountain cottage near the car park of Aber falls, Abergwyngregyn north Wales UK

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Photo Day Out 2021

August 7, 2021September 7, 2021 Adrian Evans PhotographerLeave a comment

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.

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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Photo Day Out Summer 2021

August 7, 2021August 7, 2021 Adrian Evans Photographer2 Comments

Headed off to Snowdonia National Park north Wales again, one of our favourite photographic locations an hour away as I’m happy to wonder around there on my own, getting some fresh air and exercise while searching for a good image.

Day 1 found me heading towards Dyffryn Ogwen or Ogwen Valley Snowdonia north Wales to a bucket list location i have been meaning to go to for a few years, a steady walk up the mountain stopping off for images took me about an hour, on the way up met a nice walker taking some photos called Phil and on the slow walk down I nearly walked into some beautiful wild mountain ponies, fortunately they are used to people and got close looking for a snack.

Dyffryn Ogwen, or Ogwen Valley and Llyn Ogwen at the foot of Tryfan mountain, Snowdonia, north Wales, UK

Ladder stile to Ogwen lake at the foot of Tryfan mountain, Snowdonia, north Wales, UK

Mountain river at Dyffryn Ogwen, or Ogwen Valley at the foot of Tryfan mountain, Snowdonia, north Wales, UK

Wild Welsh Mountain Pony Ogwen valley Snowdonia National Park north Wales, UK

Rescue Helicopter above Tryfan mountain with cwm idwal in the distance, Snowdonia, north Wales, UK Panorama best viewed large

Day 2 was another bucket list location in Snowdonia. A partially hidden waterfall on the Afon Ogwen below Llyn Ogwen Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK

I have been around this area for years but never ventured down to the base of the waterfall, I’m glad I did as this is now another favourite location even though it was busy with other photographers on that day.

Rapids on the river Ogwen below Snowdonia National Park, Wales

waterfall on the Afon Ogwen Snowdonia National Park

On the way down to the watterfall are some beautiful views of Nant Ffrancon Pass

Summer at Nant Ffrancon Pass, Snowdonia, North Wales, looking towards Pen Yr Ole Wen mountain and the old roman road between Bethesda, Gwynedd, and Llyn Ogwen in Conwy, UK panorama

Nant Ffrancon Pass, Snowdonia, North Wales, looking towards the old roman road between Bethesda, Gwynedd, and Llyn Ogwen in Conwy, UK

As i was near Cwm Idwal I decided to head to the wooden foot bridge which is always a wonderful location especially if the river is flowing well.

Rapids at the wooden foot bridge leading to Cwm Idwal lake, Snowdonia, north Wales

foot bridge leading to Cwm Idwal lake, Snowdonia

Cwm Idwal is a very popular attraction for visitors interested in walking, climbing, fishing and geology. Cwm Idwal is a national nature reserve, and one of the few places in Britain where the Snowdon Lilly can be found. It is an area to be treated with extra special respect. It is an area which is home to lots of wildlife. north Wales, UK Long exposure

Pen yr Ole Wen is the seventh highest mountain in Wales. The mountain lies to the north of Idwal Cottage youth hostel on the A5 road, from where it has a pyramidal appearance.

The final image is Llyn Ogwen with the mighty Tryfan Mountain in the background

Lake Ogwen Boat house 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

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Lockdown Art Discounts 2020

November 7, 2020 Adrian Evans Photographer5 Comments

I hope you are safe wherever you are and keeping busy, I find keeping busy makes life less deppressing, especially with the near year long pandemic situation not getting any better.

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Sunset Photos

July 10, 2020 Adrian Evans Photographer5 Comments

A few of my favourite Sunset photos

Seascape Sunset looking towards Llandudno north Wales UK

Sunset seascape looking towards Llandudno north Wales UK

Sunset Seascape of a Groyne at Rhyl North Wales UK Digital Art

Sunrise over Ao Manao Bay, a beautiful curved bay, Prachuap Khiri Khan Thailand Digital Art

Sunset panorama looking towards Llandudno north Wales UK Best viewed Large 3/1

Sunset panorama looking towards Llandudno north Wales UK

Winding Road to Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. Snowdonia north Wales UK Sunset panorama best viewed large

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Photography Masterclass

December 1, 2019September 7, 2021 Adrian Evans Photographer4 Comments

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November Photos 2019

November 16, 2019 Adrian Evans Photographer3 Comments

Having managed to miss Autumn with bad weather and lack of motivation to find new photo locations, here are a some of the Digital Art edits I have been doing to keep busy in the dark cold evenings.

Old path leading through the kissing gate to Dolbadarn Castle stands on a rocky hill some eighty feet above Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris in the Llanberis Pass between Caernarfon and Snowdonia North Wales, UK. The 13th century Castle is listed as a World Heritage Site.

Amlwch Port is located on the northern coastline of Anglesey North Wales. Today the harbour is used for leisure craft and a small fishing industry that includes fishing trips and lobster and crab fishing in the Irish Sea. There is little sign that in the 1800’s Amlwch Port was the world’s most important exporter of copper. Amlwch lighthouse tower situated on the outer pier was erected in 1853

Lake Ogwen, Snowdonia North Wales, UK. The lake is surrounded by high mountains, including Pen yr Ole Wen and Tryfan, considered to be one of the finest mountains in Wales.

Winter at Padarn lake looking towards Dolbadarn Castle and beyond to Snowdon north Wales, UK

Llangollen Canal is one of the most popular canals for holidaymakers in Britain

The abandoned Point of Ayr Lighthouse, also known as the Talacre Lighthouse, is a grade II listed building situated on the north coast of Wales, on the Point of Ayr, near the village of Talacre. north Wales, UK

Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The acronym INRI (Latin: Iēsus Nazarēnus, Rēx Iūdaeōrum) represents the Latin inscription which in English reads as Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews.

sunlight through the ancient chapel window illuminating the old Bible and Celtic cross

St Cwyfan is known as the Church in the Sea. It is to be found on a small tidal island called Cribinau located off the west coast of Anglesey and close to the village of Aberffraw. Also known as Llangwyfan the church can be reached on foot at low tide. The present building is said to date back to the 12th or 13th Century

Buddhist Temple in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park Thailand

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 a quaint 15th century cottage changes as Autumn approaches Llanrwst, North Wales, UK
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. Originally built to carry horses and carts.

The worlds first Iron Bridge built over the river Severn in 1779. Built to a design by architect Thomas Farnolls Pritchard and cast at the Coalbrookdale ironworks of Abraham Darby III The site was designated ‘World Heritage’ by UNESCO in 1986, in recognition of its major role in the birth of the industrial revolution in the early 18th century. Ironbridge, Shropshire, England.

Alwen Reservoir or Cronfa Alwen is a 5km long reservoir near Pentre-Llyn-Cymmer in the county borough of Conwy, North Wales, UK 27 metre high Dam. The reservoir and dam were constructed between 1909 and 1921, the dam is a gravity-arch masonry dam.

Rhos quarry barrack ruins Capel Curig. Snowdonia National Park. North Wales. UK. Slate was quarried here until the early 1950’s

1979 the former Sealink passenger ferry The Duke of Lancaster was beached on the banks of the River Dee near Mostyn in North Wales. Until it was converted into a car ferry, this was one of the finest vessels afloat. The first class quarters in the late fifties and early sixties were the best around, silver service restaurants, state rooms and luxurious cabins.

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October Photos 2019

October 5, 2019 Adrian Evans Photographer7 Comments

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

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August Photos 2019

August 4, 2019 Adrian Evans Photographer3 Comments

Some of my recent photos and edits, a mixed bunch as I get bored editing similar photos one after another, hope you like them; let me know in the comments below if you have a favourite.