These are amazing but we don't all have the luxury of living in distance of mountains .
Super shots.
Tryfan looks great in number 1 and 4 - it's a great wee scramble.
Great scene. Number 6 is a corker, very dramatic.
I really like the temperature difference in #3 but there's something missing in the shot for me. Can't put my finger on what though.
The rest are ok, but I could take them or leave them to be honest.
Terrific stuff again Sie, I wish I could catch conditions like this, whenever I've been lately it's cloud all the way up to & beyond 3000ft !!!
Simon
WOW. How do you get such clean balanced shots like that when shooting into the sun? I would have to HDR it to get everything exposed nicely
One of them is oversize but I couldn't bring myself to break it to a link
Very nice set indeed.
I looked at the first one and thought 'fabulous', then the second and thought 'that's even better' .... and the superlatives just got better and better. Sometimes - like now - language doesn't do justice to photographs.
Thank you so much for sharing them with us.
Jean
Wow, those are truly spectacular photos.
What kit were you using?
Did you know the spot you wanted before you went?
Where you expecting good weather?
Did you wild camp up there or did you walk up there for the shots?
Tent or tarp?
Sorry for all the photos but I love walking and if I could combine the two then I'd be a happy chappy!
Superb! Wish it had been like that the last time I was up there, alas it was 3am and 20 below with horizontal ice hitting me at 70 mph, I didn't fancy getting the camera out at the time...
fantastic!! thank you for sharing
Words cant do them justice. I'm a huge fan of your stuff, i'm sure i'm not the only one!
Infact its your fault I have kitted myself out with some wild camping gear! I'm gonna stay local to home in the peak district for my first few camps but I have every intention of getting myself over the Snowdonia in the new year. I cant wait!!!
It took me a while to find the right balance of weight for the camera equipment vs camping comfort that I was happy with. Although I still "if and but" wether I should take a longer telephoto or a gas burner and kettle e.t.c.
Thank you
As the temperature drops I will probably only get a couple (maximum) more wild camps this year. Something to be aware of is the temperature drop at higher altitudes at night can be suprising. Try and pitch your tent out of the wind and as make it protected from the elements as possible. It's not only for the cold but even a mild wind can keep you up all night.
Good luck and enjoy!
I regretted not taking my camera kit with me on a recent wild camp to the Brecons, particularly as I found the waterfalls that the Brecons Meet seem to focus on. My issue is I like to try and do it fairly light weight so balancing the weight of the camera kit is an issue
The other thing is that I like to wake up to the view and see it as I go to sleep so I like to use a bivvy bag and tarp, finding a good spot to pitch without too much wind is more difficult high up, a tent is a safer option (as a body weighs it down) but seeing the view is half the fun for me. I'd be in a bit of a quandry choosing which lenses to take, how much does your camera kit weigh?
I would use www.metcheck.com give you an idea of temperature then take into account the general rule that you lose 1 degree C per 100 metres ascent. The real contributer is the wind. Wind chill factor makes a huge difference. Check out the wind speed on metcheck as well. In high wind it can be very cold indeed compared to a sheltered area. You can plan to shoot anywhere but just make sure your tent is sheltered.Weather dependant I should be in the peak district somewhere up kinder scout/bleaklow next weekend. What kind of temperatures should I expect to encounter up in Snowdonia? I have a down sleeping bag with a comfort rating down to -7'c I think but extreme temp down to -17'c. I'm quite a hot sleeper anyway.
Did you camp near Ffynnon Lloer for those pics? I was planning a stay over near Y Foel Goch as there seems to be a healthy little supply of water over that way but not sure if it would be a little too chilly that high up!
Do you know of any decent weather forecast site that can give a reasonable temperature forecast for higher elevations?
What is the total weight of your backpack with camera gear etc all inc?
A stunning set of images, all of them are beautiful. Do you use any filters to get such clear and vibrant colours, or is it just a case of knowing how to take amazing landscape shots?