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28 November 201611 June 2017

South Stack Lighthouse

Off the north west coast of Wales is the island of Anglesey. Off the coast of Anglesey is the much smaller Holy Island. At the far north western point you’ll see this landscape. The South Stack Lighthouse is one of my favourite in Wales, if not the whole of the UK. Built in 1809 you can see why ships needed warning of the dangerous rocks below. This was the second or third time visiting south stack. You can walk right down to the lighthouse but I haven’t done this yet. I’d be good to know if the inside is open and if they let people go to the top of the light.

23 October 201423 April 2017

Lake Bala Wales

Llyntegid or in English, Lake Bala is the largest natural body of water in Wales and is about 4 miles long by a mile wide. The river Dee runs into it and through it. The town of Bala is at the northern end of the lake shore, where this photograph was taken outside of the Bala adventure water sports centre and tourist information. From here we are looking south. The tiny white dots on the horizon a sails from boats. It was the start of summer when this was taken and there were a few people swimming in the lake. I’ve been here a number of times but this was the first visit on a sunny day with blue sky. This lake and area has a lot of sentimental value to myself and my family.

3 May 20123 May 2017

Yacht on Abersoch Beach

Abersoch is a large and picturesque village on the east facing south coast of the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. I have been a few times with my camera but the above photograph was taken on my first evening walking around the village and exploring the beach and harbour area. Sadly I wasn’t able to get much of a sunset, but I do remember a number of different boats and yachts sat in the sand like this one, waiting patiently for the following morning’s high tide to come in.

29 March 20123 May 2017

Storm approaching Criccieth Beach

The dramatic dark clouds and huge waves hitting the cliffs at the bottom of Criccieth Castle can only mean one thing, a storm is approaching. I still have no idea what is causing the strange lighter clouds (if they are even clouds) on the right of the frame, but I like the large wave hitting the rock. The black and white processing has really helped add drama to the final photograph.