Living in Sunsetland
Another sunset snap on Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais. Taken quickly on my phone while busy doing other things. But it did trigger the thought “I feel like I live in sunset land”. All my 30 odd years living in Sussex, it […]
Epic Skies
Epic skies while heading home this evening. I always enjoy coming this route staring straight into the west at sunset. To my right a huge bank of angry looking black cloud, and in the distance the twinkling of streetlights on […]
Station Road Sunset
Pretty much rained solidly today, and I mean absolute downpours. Cleared up a bit around 4pm, and after getting back from a property viewing, this was what greeted me on the way from the car park to the office. I […]
Snowdonia from Porthmadog
I was lucky enough to be in the passenger seat of the car while driving over the Britannia Terrace. It was golden hour and the view north to Snowdonia was stunning. I love the simplicity of the image, and the […]
Dusk Walks
Walking the dog in the evenings. Enchanted by the beauty of the streets at twilight.
Sunset and Thaw on Brecon Road
A run of cold days this week with snow arriving in Ystradgynlais on the Wednesday and causing carnage on Brecon Road. Come Friday the thaw was in progress and the skies lit up like fire on the way home. I […]
Carrying My Camera with me Every Day
I’ve been using Panasonic Lumix cameras for well over a decade. Starting with an LX-5 back in 2010, it revolutionised my photo taking. Before that, I’d been reluctant to lug my Nikon DSLR with me everywhere — aside from the […]
Winter Sunset on Brecon Road
Winter sunsets are special. A dull grey wall of cloud gives way to warmth and colour for a fleeting moment before darkness descends. They’re a reminder that whilst daylight is on part-time hours, longer, warmer days are on the way. […]
Forest Trail in Coed Y Brenin
We stayed at Gelli Goch cottages near Dolgellau for an autumn getaway. The weather was pretty horrific throughout, but when there were some sunny spells, I was quick to get out and go walking. Just across the A470 from the […]
Dawn Over The Pines
I love this image. Taken on a dawn walk in the summer, up on the forestry trails that skirt Nant Helen opencast mine in Ystradgynlais. It pretty much encapsulates the sense of calm and wonder I get when walking amongst […]
The Sleeping Giant At Dawn
The Sleeping Giant (Cribarth) is a hill in the Brecon Beacons, overlooking the village of Abercrave. It was given its name due to its profile from the south west looking like a giant lying on his back. Having lived in […]
Candyfloss Clouds Over Waun Gyrlais
I find a certain comfort in seeing the Beacons in the distance when travelling around Ystradgynlais, and I also love the brief optical illusion that comes from a long cloud bank over the mountains. It takes a second differentiate the […]
Caehopkin in the Snow
Waking to snow, I packed my rucksack and headed out into it. Up onto Cycle Route 43, then through the forestry on the edge of Nant Helen open cast mine, all the way to Caehopkin. Whilst overcast when I set […]
Twilight on Waun Gyrlais Heath
This shot on the Waun Gyrlais heath with Cribarth in the distance gives me such a sense of peace. It was a cold but calm early evening and everything seemed very still. Whilst it’s not overly dramatic, I do love […]
Stormlight in Penrhos
I wish there was a single word for this sort of light. The closest I can find is ‘stormlight’ – but it’s not ideal – it’s not always down to a storm. It’s my favourite light and is the rare […]
After the Rain on the Trails
Not a sweeping vista or epic sky, but I love its vibe. I can almost hear the splash of my boots along the trail and the patter of droplets falling from the trees. I can almost smell the woodland damp, […]
Cantref Reservoir in Late Winter
Took the scenic route through the Brecon Beacons on the way back from a day out. Couldn’t help but pull over as soon as I saw this scene. The graduated colour in the sky was the epitome of clear winter […]
Rainbow Over the Estuary at Ferryside
I work a 10 am-2 pm shift today. I’m on the till closest to the entrance and through the glass I can see the weather changing by the minute — heavy rain, followed by spots of sun, and then more […]
Photographing Sunrise at Llansteffan
I’m awake ten minutes before my alarm is due to go off. It’s one of the benefits of being gently awoken by a sunrise simulator alarm clock, rather than being jarred out of sleep by an audible alarm. The cold […]
Sgwd Gwladys in Autumn
As one of the easiest accessed waterfalls in waterfall country Sgwd Gwladys (Lady Falls) is an extremely popular waterfall causing the road near the Angel Inn to fill with cars in the summer season. I’ve visited Sgwd Gwladys several times […]