Waterfall off Llyn Ogwen Smooth
As requested by Alison, a re work of a shot I took down, I wasn’t quite happy with it, this is much more to my liking and the balance feels just right.
It was very windy and a little perilous as there is a drop behind where I was stood on a slippery rock, wind almost gale force and the waterfall at full throttle….Still
What a location, going back in 2 weeks time to spend a day there, cant wait..
hope its to your liking Alison
Adrian
Splash
Tongue firmly in cheek title! you may laugh but boy did I get a soaking for this one, behind me a 9′ sea wall and the sea already knee deep just lapping above my wellies…then I got hit by this and it was game over for the night. I made the shot then grabbed my tripod hoisted it above my head just as the main wave hit me up to my midriff….
Now I don’t know what women feel when hit by freezing cold water about their nether regions but as a man I can tell you the pain was quite alarming to say the least…I wonder if they do neoprene boxer shorts for photographers? now there’s an invention…better patent it quick .
The shot itself hopefully imparts the ferocity of the sea and it was extremely windy. I like to think that if I was going to go as it were this would be the way to take me to Tog’s heaven, but I was quite a wussy and legged it after this shot..lol
More to follow
scorching 25c here already 7am, this must be summer!
Adrian
Wow how hot is it already today, 21c! 8am, were in for a scorcher….AT LAST
Thought I’d start the week off with my Wales season of shots, one shot a day for the next 14 then I’m back there to complete the seasons shoot as the heather will be out, Likewise off into the Peaks as often as possible now…so many places to shoot and not enough time, plus I have started commission work work for a couple of organisations…hhooorraaahhh I can eat again..lol
This shot was down on the edge of Town Beach Rhosneigr and just to tell you my determination in getting the right shot, I spent one hour there and shot 300 images all exactly the same composition just to detail how the light changes as the sun goes down, so expect several more interpretations of this shot with some beautiful sky colours….
Well Stormy has had a walk which is great as she had a poorly paw yesterday, think it was a sprain, anyway she’s back to normal thank goodness. Car to clean, grass to cut and garden tidy up day, too nice to miss this weather.
have a great week all
Adrian
Waterfall off Llyn Ogwen
Sometimes you have take a step back and look at your work, I did this with the other waterfall shot and decided it was rubbish!
Although I like the smooth creamy water I think this version is far better, it gives a feeling of power and bleakness, bet it would look fantastic in winter…one for another trip I think.
Anyway this one has made it onto the website sales list , the other deleted..you have to be harsh sometimes and truth be told I wasn’t too sure when I started the processing of the other one where as this version instantly seemed right…you are your own worst critic comes to mind, better I spot it now.
I have another 10 ready so far plus another 10 to process so plenty to go at, were back in Wales in 3 weeks to complete my summer shoot, cant wait alreay as I scouted a few new locations and just need the right weather.
Peaks this Sunday with Jo and Stormy, I’m Goathland, Whitby working tomorrow…I feel fish and chips coming on..wwwhhheeyyy
have a great Friday
Adrian
Hi all
had a wonderful week away in Wales, Rhosneigr never fails to capture our hearts and we’d gladly move there tomorrow. We ventured out into Snowdonia one day and as we drove through the Ogwen Valley we came across the waterfall that flows beneath the A5 road, it was extremely windy and the skies constantly changing light was a devil of a job to filter out!
If you look beneath the bridge you can just make out another bridge, this is an original Roman bridge, when Telford was given the task of constructing the new bridge he decided (luckily) to leave the original in situ ….great relief
I got loads of shots so I’ll be posting them as I wade through my shots and process them.
A big thank you also to Richard who has recently bought 3 of my shots, really appreciate the sales as I do all my customers, its a humbling feeling knowing that others “get me” and also a great honour to think my work is gracing someone’s living room wall.
many more to follow and some great sunsets, gotta get back into the Peaks this week and training sessions start real soon, have a little list ready to go…..very exciting times
Adrian
Waterfall off Llyn Ogwen Close Up
Roman Bridge
Winscar Reservoir Sunset
Had an outing last night to catch the sunset at Winscar Reservoir, met up with Gary Stevenson, thanks for the company and a great chat. The conversation as it usually does got round to “why do people buy photographs”, is it because they remind you of somewhere you have been a memory….but why don’t they take them for themselves they have hi res camera phones nowadays.
I believe very strongly in creating an image that evokes emotion, hopefully a happy peaceful one not a dreary dark image although they may have a place in photography but not generally on your living room wall. With the use of filters I try and exaggerate and enhance the light, colour and overall feel of the location, smooth dreamy water with glowing sun kissing the surface, ” if M & S did reservoir shots” and all that….but it SELLS and that’s the fact. Sometimes reality isn’t enough, sometimes we don’t want to have to use our imagination to create emotion, the image can do all this for you.
My emotion,
“as I sat on the bank of the reservoir alone tripod spread full stretch to the muddy bank, the wind whistling round my head kicking up drops of cool water and splashing my face. The sun dipping behind the distant rocks as though winking good night and casting a golden glow across the surface for me and for me only. The foreground rocks still warm from the days sun begin to cool and the remnants of light fade from their rugged edges. Geese fly by looking for a safe nighttime location to rest their wings in contrast to the drifting clouds, then you realise, all is well”.
Funny isn’t it but writing this brought back everything I felt whilst there last night, it’s how I see every shot I take, there isn’t a shot on my site that doesn’t contain part of my emotion and passion for this work, well it isn’t work its LOVE, and if I can pass on 1/10th of my emotion to you the viewer then I’m honoured.
Again many thanks to Gary, look forward to the next outing
have a great Wednesday
Adrian
ONE SHOT. ISO 200, f/22, 47s, Lee Big Stopper, Lee Clear Mist
I just noticed there is a marshmallow mans face on the right in the clouds…..lol
Sunset Beach
Well it’s official, I need to get to the coast urgently, this weekends weather was a waste of time and we didn’t get anywhere apart from a long walk with Stormy, it was her 1st birthday, awwww bless her, you can tell we don’t have kids..lol and sadly it’s a year since we lost Timba our wolf/husky cross, she’s missed terribly even though we have our Stormy.
Shot is from Rhosniegr where we will be going in a couple of weeks again, as ever in search of a house, one day we’ll find it I’m sure. I need to do some more exploring and get to the North West of the island.
Sunset planned for tomorrow night Dark Peak area weather permitting, not looking so good at the moment but we’ll see tomorrow.
have a great week
Adrian
Timba
Edale Falls
What a wonderful Friday, sun is shining and we have the weekend to look forward to. Off to the coast hopefully for a seascape I have to get my fix every few weeks and Stormy is in need of a good run. This shot is another from Edale and yes its a knee deep in the water type of shot, but very well worth it I think.
I do remember its easier to get into than out of the pool as your boots are wet and slippery on the banking, especially while you have your kit on your back and tripod in one hand.
Hope you all have a great weekend
Adrian
Edale Boulders
Very simple but hopefully effective shot of boulders at Edale as the stream trickles through rocks and make a gentle splash into the granite lined pool, 9 second shot so the water is creamy and reflective.
Been feeling quite low recently after finding out about a friends betrayal….not nice I know but then when you really think about it you shouldn’t let the little things in life bother you. This morning Joanne said “I love you” which is something not said daily as I guess well most days she doesn’t!! by that I mean we’re not one of those couples who need false reassuring every day. And you know what I suddenly felt a lot better, a weight lifted from my shoulders and I can see clearly now with a purposeful direction. This must be what they call the power of love. Knowing you have each other fighting in your corner even if they don’t say it 20 times a day by text etc is all you need sometimes.
So this is for Joanne my ROCK
Love you
Adrian
Sunrise Soldiers
Thought I would make Wednesday a brighter and more uplifting day with this shot I took a little while ago at Spurn Point on the east coast, the suns rays just making a guest appearance through the morning clouds are they are burnt away. The old wooden breakers standing guard against the tide and protecting the beach against the seas advances.
It can sometimes be a little eerie as the wind whistles and whispers through the breakers, but the sight of that sunrise kissing the sky soon makes you feel at ease and safe.
Out in The peaks tomorrow doing hopefully a star trail sequence with Stormy, weather permitting
have a great day
Adrian
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