New Location to Shoot: Llandudno?

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I've been using my Feb since Feb of this year, and I think that I have exhausted all possible locations near where I live. That's Lyme Park, Manchester city centre, Salford Quays and Dovestone reservoir.

I need a new location to go and shoot for a day. I was thinking of Llandudno. Of course I don't drive and depend on trains and the bus. Is Llandudo worth for £30.60 train fare?

I've never been and from looking at various images it looks quite interesting. Maybe more so in the summer, but I want to go somewhere tomorrow that's different. Is there any specific areas that are interesting? Can you get down safetly on to the pebbled area and shoot the sea. Great Orme looks an interesting area.

Also since I could be shooting there of course I would be next to the sea. Would my DSLR be okay even on the pier and surroundings. Or will ir need to be covered in some way?

Not sure of anywhere else that's accessible from Manchester picadilly station for reasonable train price. I've looked at Edale and surroundings but it seems you have to walk for a long time before getting into a good area.

I think I will advance book a day down London, but when there is more daylight in the day so that be in spring time. Ullswater looks impressive, but the public transport from the train station to various areas does seem to be lacking at this time of the year.

Hmm.
 
Depends what you want to shoot, I was there a few weeks ago, and didn't find it that great for Photos, there's just the pier and seagulls really. I can't see why you'd need to worry about taking your DSLR on the Pier.

I reckon Liverpool would be a good bet, it's only £10 or so from Piccadilly, and there's the Docks, Museums, etc. I'm going on Sunday with a few mates to see what it's like for Photos.
 
Yeah, good idea about Liverpool. Just looking at the vies from Google street view. Some very interesting buildings and scenery. Certainly give this more of a thought.
 
Ullswater and surrounding area is amazing....I love getting out and about around the Lakes, all I need to do now is get the hang of the photography thing and maybe get some nice results :)
 
Llandudno has a few intersting shots, you could with the right weather cover ecverything it has to offer in a weekend I'd say.

The victorian extravaganza in the summer brings some extra shots though.
 
Try going north side of manchester, ever tried Rivington, East Lancashire railway at Bury is easy via metrolink, Smithills hall, hallith wood, anglezarke reservoir area, belmont moors, all can offer good photographic opportunites in all seasons.

A gmpte wayfarer for £10 covers a long way
 
Liverpool is a must. Lots to photograph from modern high tech buildings to classical historical and also gritty decay. Trip on Mersey Ferry, Gerry singing, also an esential for views from the river.
 
I didn't get out this weekend, booo.

Think I will wait till the spring or summer for Llandudo. Given train times and amount of day light on offer.

I love the look of Liverpool. Was on Google maps other night looking at it and looking, and hurting my brain, looking at train timetables. Think also will get the merseyrail over to New Brighton and do a few shots of a lighthouse since I've not done anything like that before.

Think I will just get train from Airport to Lime Street, and start shooting.

Ullswater looks stunning, but I fear I will have to book accommodation there since the area looks immense. Think at least a few days there should be enough.
 
Just up the road from me :) The prom and pier can produce some nice night shots as well as interesting candids. Also you have the Orme, a tiny chapel called St trillo (search on flickr for it), Angel bay, RSPB Conwy reserve just up the road, Conwy Castle etc etc. Well worth a day out.
 
Llandudno doesn't have a great deal apart from the pier, prom and the Orme but the shops are fairly quaint and interesting.

Its a decent place to visit but much better with a car so you can go off into the surrounding countryside.
 
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