A DREAM LOCATION for Landscape Photography Wales
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ค. 2018
- A DREAM LOCATION for Landscape Photography Wales - SPOILT FOR CHOICE! In this video, I head to Ogwen Valley to capture Landscapes whilst trialing my new lightweight tripod. Where do I start?
Last week I made a 2 and a half hour trip to Gods Country, Wales :)
My original intention was to photograph an area of the Valley where my pal Jason had recently photographed. I had already scouted the area out with Jason 3 weeks before. This was at the time the beast from the east had attacked the UK. The weather at that time was horrendous. It was too bad for photography so we scouted out a couple of nice areas, this one included. Sadly Jason couldn't make the trip but I was looking forward to it so much I just decided to head there myself. Jason and I have rescheduled and will eventually do a collaboration together in a few weeks.
Ogwen Valley is a photographers dream. As long as you're prepared for a little bit of a hike, the area is just brilliant. I can safely say it's more difficult to come away with a bad picture than good! WOW!
I want to return back to the mountain and go further up and look for other compositions. The only negativity with the place is the water cascading down the mountain presents itself as a must-have shot but everyone takes it. Never shy away from the obvious but I always like to put my own stamp on the location too. I suppose this is where the second trip comes into its own. I can't wait.
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Again another video that makes me want to be there.... I have missed your enthusiasm, but in this video you are so bubbly, full of love of where you are and what you're doing. Incredibly superb images💜
Thanks for the video Gary this is so beautiful
My pleasure
Great, short and sweet vlog it really is. What a beautiful scenery and some stunning photos.
Hi Marcel, thank you
That is one of the best places i have been for images, BUT your right it is so hard under foot, and very difficult to walk, you defo had the best weather for up there WOW..... you have some bloody nice photos... i am for jealous of Jason as well
Cheers Paul
Spectacular.
Thank you Charles 👍
Nice vlog Gary and some absolutely stunning images you have to be happy with!! One day I do intend to get over to that side of the world, the landscape is simply breathtaking!!
Hi Simon. Thank you. Let me know when you come over, I'd love to show you around
Fabulous images as always Gary. This is a honeypot location that has been close to the top of my list for while and will definitely get to one of these days.
Some epic shots Gary. Enjoyed the video. Good choice wearing a red jacket. People and planes can spot you easily in case of a mishap.
Cheers Behram, thank you
Well done, Gary. Another UK location to put on my must visit list.
You're welcome :)
Another great adventure.
Just goes to prove again how lovely our country really is. Great pictures Gary - recently subscribed , loving your vlogs.
Cheers Nick
Amazing photos! 😍
Always a pleasure to see your videos. Lovely.
Thank you as always 👍 👍
Great job Gary...well worth the drive.
Cheers Jim, very kind
I really admire your positivity.
Cheers Peter
Wow Gary what a location...just beautiful! Love your inspiring work thanks for sharing!
Thank you Colin, very kind 👍 👍
Absolutely stunning images! Thank you so much!
Cheers Sean, very kind
Gary, You’re great! Make me wanna make 1st trip to GB in Wales! And thanks a lot for sharing, more than views: passion!
Oh that's great. Thank you 👍👍
Great video as always Gary, thanks for sharing this. A beautiful place and great photos.
You're welcome Steve, thank you 👍 👍
Stunning images Gary, thanks very much.
Thank you Peter 👍
Wonderful images as always Gary from what looks like a stunning location.
Cheers again Sid
You do take superb images. You’ve got the eye for composition and also I love the way you process, bringing out wonderful atmosphere. Thanks for sharing Gary.
Thank you Val 👍 👍
Great work again Gary, nice photo`s, I really need to go to the lake district once..
Cheers Patrick
Class, as always, and one of my favourite parts of the world. I loved those panos - I'll admit to being surprised at how well they worked with running water in the frame.
Long (ish) exposure is the key :) Cheers Glen
Excellent as ever Gary. Wonderful spot and great images. Looking forward to seeing you working with Jason, that should be a great vlog!
Cheers Matt
Superb images Gary…really are something special. Love the Ogwen valley. Well done and thanks for the effort involved.
You're welcome Alan, cheers
Another brilliant Vlog Gary...Always a pleas
ure mate.
Cheers Alan
Great images !!
Excellent images Gary. I like the pano’s, your area master at those. Thanks for posting!
Cheers Chris, very kind 👍
Great vid Gary come back in the winter its even more beautiful, might be up there myself
Consider it done, thank you
Well done Gary, great images as usual.
Thank you kindly Wayne 👍 👍
Gary,
Always good to see your smiling face and your boundless enthusiasm.
What a target rich environment you've found, and a pity your mate Jason couldn't make the trip.
It's good to see your new 'pod is working-out, I recently acquired an RRS TV 34 L and BH 55 head. I have yet to get out as family obligations are currently at the fore, but I'm looking forward to the fall, when I can exercise the new kit in the Great Smokey Mountains Park.
Keep on keeping on!
Thank-You,
Mike
Cheers Mike. It's you I should have married. I think my wife has long since given up on me :)
Thank-You for the love, but I don't "get-too-friendly" with hairy legged boys.
(manly)Mike
Mike Mitchell - lol
Gary, very nice images and I really enjoy your sense of humor!
Thank you Edward, very kind 👍 👍
Good to see you out and about again Gary, some great shots. Sadly the dynamic duo will have to return. Look forward to it. Excellent location one I’m sure you will return to. One I know after watching yourself and Jason I will be going to. Cracking video Gary 😁👍
Thank you kindly as always Mali 👍👍👍
Love the image at 2:03 - incredible location and capture. Well done Gary. Another great video 👍
Thank you James 👍 👍
Absolute heaven for landscape photography. I may check this out in October when I'm visiting Lake Bala for a weeks holiday. Great captures as usual Gary.
Thank you Ken, be sure to pop back and share your captures 👍🏻
Looks an awesome location Gary. The Pano at 2:25 was my favourite however as always you captured some stunning shots. Hope you two get to do the collab vlog in the near future
Love the whole area absolutely amazing and some hidden gems too which are not photographed as much as Ogwen Valley. Great vlog tho gutted Jason had to pull out hopefully everything's ok with him . Thanks for carrying on with your visit Gary and sharing. 💪
Thank you 👍 👍
Two and a half hours out is perfect with the right plans for time.
Excellent compositions Gary, I know this area really well but haven't photographed it much. I think you've found some great (and little used) locations, glad to see you were so careful, the ground there is treacherous in daylight let alone the dark! Looking forward to more from the area, see you next time Del.
Cheers Derek. Yeah, it's a cracking location. When I go back I'll wild camp it and catch the normal sunset and sunrise. Already looking forward to it :)
wonderful place !!!
Yep, it's beautiful
A lovely film as usual Gary.
Cheers Alex
Wow, beautiful
Thank you
Great location...nice one Gary!
Cheers Keith 👍 👍
Very nice images! Shame you had to leave before sunset, but as you say: safety first. And so it is. You can’t have it all.
Thanks for saying. I'll revisit and wild camp it :)
Hi Gary. Great to see you in my favourite location in Snowdonia ! I defy anyone to go here and not want to return. I visit every couple of months and never tire of the place. Try to visit Cwm Idwal (and Devil's Kitchen above) next time you go. The walk is reward in itself but the landscape is stunning. Re: the fly-by. I was there three weeks ago for sunset shots and as I drove north back to the A55, a C130 did a low pass above me and flew into the sunset over the coast (presumably heading to Valley) - unforgettable !! You've got some fabulous shots there Gary. Can't wait to see the video of your next visit. Many thanks for sharing - great to see a top photographer's take on familiar ground :)
I'll take a look at those locations, thank you Tim. Yeah, the C130 is indeed an impressive sight. Hoping to see one of these through the Mach Loop. 👍
One of my favorite places, cracking images :)
Thank you Mark 👍 👍
Lovely images, Gary!
Thank you Michael
Great video Gary. Awesome images as always. Shame Jason couldn't be there, he did a video from there a while back, there just seem to be compositions for Africa. awesome!!!!
Hi Tim, I'll catch up with him again for sure :) I'm collabing with Adam (1st Man Photography) tomorrow. Looking forward to it
Stunning as usual Gary and good to see you using the carbon tripod. Man of your word
Oh cheers Malcolm. I will definitely continue using the tripod too but I'll use it to hold my video camera. Either way, I still have to lug around 2 tripods :)
Absolutly stunning landscapes and your images are just ...WOOOW! Great comp on all the shots. Would be interesting to see how you edit your shots :) Have a great weekend.
Glad you liked it Stefan, very kind 👍 👍
Hi Gary, great stuff! Love the panos! Will be there on driving holiday in September but won't have the time to climb so will have to find some shots closer to the road. Looking forward to the collaboration with Jason. Cheers, Ian
Hi Ian, Glad you liked the video and thanks for taking the time out to comment. very kind 👍 👍
Great scenery
Thank you
Great vlog beautiful images Gary
Cheers Nick
The first shot was perfect... a. matter of fact, it was beyond perfect...👌 or as we at excellent shot indeed use to say: alá carte... cheers fredrik..
Thank you kindly 👍🏻
Great images that’s one my fave location always a shoot to get from there you did the right thing not a easy location in the dark it always wet and very muddy I’m lucky 35 min drive from house to there Cheers for video
Lucky you Paul. It's a magnificent place. Cheers👍
Nice one Gary. I think I will be visiting this location very soon. Looks fantastic. I have a spare week at the end of the month. Might make the journey down from Glasgow.
You won't be disappointed 👍
Beautiful images Gary :)
Paul G Johnson - Cheers Paul 👍🏻
Brill photography again Gary very enjoyable vlog 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Cheers Brian 👍👍
Hi Gary, I was at that very location 10 day ago and plan to return very soon, it's simply stunning. Your advise about getting down before dark is 100% correct, I found it tricky to find a safe way down in day light 👍
Hi Nev, It's a lot worse than it actually looks in the video as you say. I might wild camp it next time and grab some Blue Hour and star shots :)
Smart man. Not an image out there worth a fall. Looks to be a good place to carry a trekking pole for a little stability. Nice video, very nice images and a beautiful location! Well done Gary.
Contemplating walking poles. Cheers John
Great vlog as always Gary. I thought about walking up there yesterday but decided to save my legs for a wander around Llyn Idwal and Tryfan at sunset. The ground was certainly waterlogged as you saw. Some great scenery around that spot and I plan to go back at some point.
Good idea to save your legs. More importantly, did you grab andy nice pictures from the other locations? Cheers Alan
Nothing I'm jumpming up and down about, although I do like this one - flic.kr/p/25XBxWo and this one which was not too far from where you were flic.kr/p/25FGJE4 . The others I'll let you decide if they are worthy lol :-)
Beautiful first shot at 2:10 Gary (sublime light) and also the one at 6:29 for me. I'm not overly familiar with the Welsh mountains anymore, but I did climbed a few peaks as a young lad. Is that Tryfan in the background...I did that one! I'm going to stay with family in Snowdonia in the next few weeks over a weekend so this has given me food for thought!
Hi Simon, glad you liked the video. It really is a stunning place. It might have been shot quite a bit, but how could I or anyone resist it? Hope you go
Hi Gary, unusual to see a photograph with the water flowing away from the photographer. Most people would do it looking up stream. Great shots though as usual.
Thank you Nicky. It just made for a natural lead-in line. 👍 👍
Cracking shots Gary, shame you didn’t catch the Hercules...hopefully next time 👍😀
Annoyingly, I went to the Loop the following day and drew a blank - just typical!
Thanks Gary, used this as a plan B location today, wanted to be on Snowdon but busy car parks and limited time meant the bus and waiting for it would have taken too much time so, round to the Ogwen Valley and this, very much, tougher than it looks mountain path. What a place though, definitely one to return to and like you, I'd like to go higher than we did but either way, great place, so thanks again for the inspiration.
Oh cracking Nick. Did you get any nice shots?
Oh yes, definitely, I actaully ended up not having the stream in my favourite one, I took it from lower down the path and got a bush / tree on the thirds line, Tryfan and then a sweeping view down Ogwen and up into a nicely lit Idwal bowl. Very pleased with myself, no where near the quality you show but for my novice efforts, it made me very happy with the result :o)
Nick Simpson - sounds just as good. Really glad the video helped 👍🏻
Thanks Gary that was a great Vlog the images looked really good. You did the right thing leaving before it got dark it is always best to stay safe in the hills :D Teddy
Cheers Teddy 👍 👍
Nice one Gary.
Thank you kindly
Brill. I try to do a hill once a week after work in either Shropshire or Derbyshire, then out at weekends. I take my SLR and a 4K 360 VR camera these days.
Great way to keep fit. You'll have to start vlogging now :)
Tomasz Janicki took me to that location in May. We were there at the wrong time of day in stunning weather so the images are a bit contrasty but I'll be popping back for one of those Sunsets! Looks like you enjoyed your visit :)
Cheers Gary. Yeah it was a great visit 👍👍
Fantastic channel 😉
Thank you, very kind 👍
Great images Gary, had that big canvas oil painting look with all the definition, contrasts and colours. Had you been out with Jason, do you reckon you would have stayed up the top a bit longer?
Hi Scotty, Firstly thank you. Unless I was wild camping I would definitely have returned before it got dark. There were no obvious paths to walk on when you get so far up, that's the issue. 👍 👍
Top job Gary shot around 3:28 my fave good idea to exit afore dark live to fight another day etc
Glad you liked it, thank you. I've not forgotten about the help I offered. I'm just on catch-up at the mo. Mad busy in work. I'm on it 👍 👍
Gary Gough all good mate
Nice one Gary - I went there over Christmas when I was back home and thought I'd landed on another planet. Just amazing place and in January it was topped off with the snow on the peaks. I got a few nice images - not as good as yours though! ATB Paul
I'm sure they were at least as good. Cheers Paul 👍
Great video, I'd love to see how you process your color images.
I'll create a video one day :)
Brill Gary fantastic Images! We are off to Anglesey at w/end, hope to get some nice Images of South Stack and a few others i hope, never been before, keep up the great work.Hows Scooby?
Hi Gary, Hope you got some great images? Sadly Scooby lost a battle with a kidney problem he had last week. I had to say goodbye to my best pal. I'm still heart-broken
So sorry Gary,I wish I never asked about Scooby hope your on the mend take care.
Gary. PS I did get some nice shots on Anglesey will go again some time, only two hrs drive for us from Leyland
Top vlog, as always, with great results. In your modus operandai, what order do you select aperture, shutter speed and ISO; hope you don't mind me asking?
Mike in Oz
Hi Mike, not sure I know what you mean? Ask again, happy to help
Stunning as always gary , and thanks for your comments on my Instagram page
Great work deserves great comments
Safety is always so relative, I recall waiting half way down a cliff for the moon to come back out from behind a cloud so I could continue to climb down... That's not happening in this century.
Now that does sound scary, very scary. Thank you 👍👍
Love images Gary. You'll be outdoing Jason next 😂
Cheers Eltin, naa he's pretty safe :)
Great vlog as always. You really caught the light in the first image. Shame about Jason
We've rescheduled already. I got lucky with the light on a couple of the shots :)
Brilliant vlog dogdy coming down I slipped a few times :-(
A lot worse than it looked on the video :) Cheers Mark 👍
Could you carry me, my mate, l think my chair cannot go over that terrain , lovely images, good to see you taking precaution's, leaving before dark, could you just show one day an original image before enhancing? bye for now Phil
Oh sorry Phil :( Great idea ref the before and after post-production.
3hrs 3min google maps is telling me. After watching your video its very tempting for Saturday
lol Go you'll love it. It's probably a sunrise shot if you dare? :)
Unfortunately I had most of my gear stolen from the car last weekend. I'm not sure its worth the trip with only one lens and no filters lol. May have to be the Farne islands and those lovely puffins this weekend
Nice One
Thank you 👍🏻
Enjoyed that Gary. I was on the very same ground you've trodden there about a month ago. I hiked up to Ffynnon Llugwy, the little lake behind the summit of Pen Yr Ole Wen. I spent majority of the day walking around there though, had a great time.
It's not possible to attach images to youtube comments but I have the image on my instagram account @garethkelley.photo if you wanted to check it out. Mine was a big bracketed pano. Made my pc work hard putting it together :)
Keep up the great work Gary, shame Jason couldn't come with you on this one.
Hi Gareth, Firstly thank you. You've got some cracking pictures on your IG account. I see you love your Big Cats and Birds. Very nice work. WORTH A LOOK >>> instagram.com/garethkelley.photo/
Very much appreciated kind sir! I love animal, wildlife and mostly landscape photography. I just like being outside!
Keep the great videos coming mate. I learn something every time I watch one :)
Nice images Gary...was going to suggest going up there perhaps a wildcamp up there in the summer would be good
Definitely on for that - Love wild camping and we'll be able to grab some Blue Hour and star stuff too . Let's exchange a few dates on a txt or FB
Very nice gary your getting fitter
I wish :) Cheers