I went on holiday to Snowdonia and visited most of your locations. My favourites where the Llyn Ogwen Lake area and the Anglesey Barracks and Dolbadarn Castle area.
Nice, thanks for sharing. I only was able to spend one full day in this region in 2021 en route from The Netherlands to Ireland... I'd give the dead tree on the rock at 9:48 a try as foreground when I'm there.
Just to let you know this video was the inspiration for a trip I took last weekend - visited Cwmorthin quarry, the Roman bridge, the teahouse (just a couple of days too late to get the red leaves) Llyn Ogwen / Tryfan, Swallow Falls (looking really dramatic after Storm Babet). Took lots of great pictures with your excellent advice - certainly the best I've taken to date.
It is such a fantastic place when you time it right for the autumn colours, especially at the Tea House and the Roman Bridge!! Thanks for watching Mike 😁👍
Hi Mike thanks so much for taking the time to put this kind of video together. I am for sure going to north wales at some point and with so much choice it’s great to have this list. Loving the videos. Cheers
Thanks so much Kevin!! It is a place that is well worth a visit, no matter what the weather ... and if the clouds are really down on the mountains, there are also a few locations on Anglesea that are worth a visit. Thanks for watching 😁👍
That's a very handy guide, Mike! I have a trip to North Wales planned for September, I now have a few locations to vist along the way. Brilliant video, thanks, me & my ZV-E10 are going to be busy.
What a great idea to share 7 epic locations. Without this video i would have never have known about these locations. I recently got back into photography. I watched this video and thought, i have to visit the Roman Bridge at Penmachno. I was not disappointed. After following your footsteps i arrived at the slippery rocks and took what i concider one of the best photographs i have ever taken. I will definitely be going back in the autumn and visiting some of the other locations as well. Thanks you for sharing and taking time to create first class professional content, easy to follow and no waffle vids.
That is great to hear!! I love it when I can help you get some great photos, and the Penmachno bridge is soooo good!!! Is that upright log still there!?
@@mikesphotography Yes, the upright log is still there. To me, it adds to mystery of the photograph. If it gets washed away by the next flood of water i will have a unique photo. I will definitely be going back in the autumn. Anglesea Barracks next...👍
@@TheStlgg Haha! Good point ... 😁 and like you said, once it is gone, it'll be a unique photo to you!! 👍 With the Barracks, I think they are filming house of dragons up there at the moment, so make sure to check access before you go ... but if you do get access, it is such a fantastic place to shoot. I was like a kid in a candy store!! 😁👍
Great video Mike and thanks for sharing locations, if nothing drives me nuts more it's photographers (especially local ones) who think they are some sort of location gatekeeper.
Haha!! I know what you mean... "it's my location and no one else can have it!!" a bit like Smeagol and his ring!! 😆😆 The other ones that are fun to wind up are the people who get annoyed if anyone else is there... I've had that a few times, and they don't even say hello... so I smother them with kindness, whilst chuckling to myself. Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@mikesphotography Hello Mike, I'm just here on holidays, unfortunately... I've been to Wales several times in different places mainly for hiking and like it very much! Kind regards Martin
Haha!! I'm normally lurking somewhere around these places!! The drive from sonerset is a bit of a beast... I used to live in Bournemouth and the drive to my parents in Aberystwyth was always about 5 hours!! As always thanks for watching 😁👍
Well done! I am a Canadian thinking about visiting Wales, and of course will be looking to do some shooting, so I very much appreciate this video. So much so that I feel like I should do a Canadian Rockies one in return for you!
This is brilliant Mike, very, very useful. I've been looking at getting the ferry over for a while now but always worried I wouldn't be able to make the most of it through not knowing the area. You've solved that problem for me in one video, cheers dude. If you decide to host a multi day workshop in the area that would be even better! I've signed up to your mailing list just in case!
Great to hear you liked it Michael!! It is a fantastic place to visit and there are so many more places than this but these are a good place to start. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Hey Anders, It is amazing isn't it ... I was amazed at how the shot of Llyn Idwal and Pen Yr Ole Wen, that we hiked up to changed so much from then until now!! I really want to shoot this place after some heavy snowfall, that would be really interesting to see, and to get a shot of. As always thanks for watching 😁👍
A great video and very useful information. Been awhile since last in North Wales and vaguely familiar with the general locations. Will need to think about a long weekend away there with some other photographers.
Great video Mike, you'll have to team up with Dave Griff for the Welsh tourist Board, all images you took are stunning good example of putting in the effort to get great results. Is the next video from Glasto to see your band 😎😎
Thanks very much!! Haha! Maybe one day ... That would be a funny one ... "Landscape photographer tripping balls at Glasto ... will he take one good photo!?" 😆😆😆
Another beautiful video, Mike. I am still in Los Angeles for another week but this video makes me want to go to North Wales next. While I have been here it seems you got to 100K Subs. Congratulations! It has been all the hard work you have been putting in. Stay safe.
Thanks so much Lance!! Yep, it tipped over the 100k mark just recently. I hope you're having a great time in LA!! Stay safe and as always thanks for watching 😁👍
Excellent video Mike, I'm planning a possible trip to North Wales, never been before and not being the fittest of people was getting a bit anxious about the hiking involved, but by the looks of these locations, some of which I have seen mentioned before elsewhere, I need not to worry too much.
great video as always! love you're content. Recently getting into proper photography and you're videos help a lot. Love seeing these places through the eyes of a photographer. been to many before and you capture them amazingly :D look forward to more UK locations :D
Thanks so much!! THis was a fun one to do ... although after going to the fairy glen, I had to take a bit of a break as it was one of the hottest days so far this year ... I was cooking!!😆 Great to hear my videos have helped!! Thanks for watching 😁👍
I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for not only this Video, but all the Videos you made during the last years. As a younger person, the last four years have included quite a few changes in my life, but your videos were always there along the way, and even though i admit i wasn't a subscriber all of the time, i still watched the vast majority of them. And i want to congratulate you on the way your Videos have developed in recent months. You just seem like a genuinely nice and funny guy, your videos more genuine than ever, and while my career has gone in the direction of video work, you somehow managed to get me back into photography in recent time. So just thanks, thanks for the content, and thanks for keeping it going even though you views and sub count might not be what you deserve. Ps: This video is perfect for me as me and my A7iii (and the Tamron 28-200, for which you played quite a role in my buying decision) will be going to wales this august, and i've definitely markes all these locations on my travel route ;)
Thanks so much for your kind words Felix. I put a lot of effort into my videos on here so it is great to hear you are liking them! I've been really focussing on scripting in the last 6 months and it makes the process of filming so much smoother ... I now even have a shot list and work out the locations before even getting there ... although when I do get to a location and the wind is howling or there are a group of tourists there, it does make the whole process a little more challenging... although I much prefer getting out and filming rather than sitting in an office talking to camera. Even though the videos are about photography, I feel like more of a videographer right now!! 😆😆😆 If you are into hiking and want some amazing views, try hiking up to the top of Y Garn in the Ogwen Valley. It is a bit of a slog but you can see Snowdon, along the Llyn Peninsula, as well as looking over Llyn Idwal and Llyn Ogwen. You can see where it is in this video I did about a year ago: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Nr03au8HzBY.html And once again, thanks for watching, liking and commenting, much appreciated 😁👍
Hi Mike. I've photographed these locations may times and know them well but your descriptions and guide information makes me want to go back right now ! Great video. Many thanks for sharing.
Okay, so first of all, with my upcoming trip, this video was PERFECT. I do need a suggestion as to what town to stay in when visiting Snowdonia. There are so many little towns and I am getting overwhelmed. All of these locations seem great. I am really hoping to get the right weather and conditions to bring home some great photos to over-process, lol. I hope all is going great. Have you guys moved yet? Anyway, give my best to your other half and have a great week, brother.
Thanks so much dude!! This was made with you in mind... Now that's what you call tailored content!! For North Wales, for a very authentic place, try the Maenen Abbey Hotel for a cheap stay... this is just outside Llanrwst where that red tea house is. There is also the Eagles Hotel in Llanrwst and off season this is great value for money. Both of these are really old places and will give you that olde english feel. If you want somewhere for yourself for a few days there are a few AirB&Bs in Betws Y Coed. We've rented a couple there and they are great... and just around the corner from the Stables (A fantastic place for a quick bite to eat). Then if you want something a little bit more up market, try the Royal Oak Hotel, in Betws Y Coed. Hopefully that'll help as a starter!! We're all good... moving in about 5 weeks time and then we'll be vagrants until September... which suits me down to the ground as we'll probably end up going for a trip to the Alps. I hope you and the family are good dude!! 😁👍
Some great locations and really helpful tips as always Mike. Impressed with the pronunciations too. I would have been way off the mark with my attempts! I’ve been to a couple of those locations. Went to Cwmorthin quarry in March on a misty day. Had a fantastic day and there were photo opportunities everywhere. Will definitely look up some of those other locations when I’m next in North Wales
Haha!! It is a challenging language isn't it. I'm lucky with this one as I actually grew up in Aberystwyth and can speak Welsh. I often get my wife to try to pronounce any Welsh road signs as we drive through the country, which always amuses me!! Cwmorthin in the fog is fantastic isn't it!! I always look to see if I can get up there whenever there is a low cloud day!! Thanks for watching Anthony 😁👍
Another cracking video, have been to Wales numerous times, going back twice later this year, October and November Have not visited the first 3 places so will check those out. The 4th clip with the lakes is stunning, when you climb the steps and then greeted with the lake at eye level, have been here different times during the year Have never been able to get parked at the 5th clip (bridge), will hopefully get the chance next time Not heard of the 6th clip or the Roman Bridge Next time you go check out Cwmystwyth, another mining area, plenty of ruins and good views and waterfall, have not seen it myself yet but after a good storm there are remains of petrified trees at Borth Really looking forward to my next trip now, will try and get to these places If I may ask as still finding my feet with this one. If you use a Wide Angle Lens does that not make the scenery look further away than what it is?
Thanks for the tip about Cwmystwyth Robert, I'll be sure to check that one out. With a wide angle lens, you are right, it does make the scene look further away, however, with the Ogwen Valley, because the mountains are so big, this negates that factor as they still look fantastic with that wide angle. You can still get some great shots with a normal lens and a telephoto at this location, but it is one of the places where you can really get some greqat shots with the wide angle focal lengths. I hope that makes sense Thanks for watching 😁👍
Really great stuff Mike! No wonder there are loads of landscape photographers around and visiting these places, all are epic 😁 I liked how you added some tips of what works well on those locations and the weather conditions to consider. Hope to get to visit when I’m at that part of the world!
Thanks so much dude!! There are so many more than this, but been meaning to make this video for a while!! If you do find yourself over this way, give me a shout, it would be great to meet up in person and would be a great excuse to get into the mountains again!! 😁👍
Thanks very much!! I might make one for South Wales in the future... In Tenby, you have Monkstone around the corner which is a great hidden little bay with a really interesting landscape point into the sea. Pembroke has tonnes of locations but I haven't explored that enough yet. Then there are the Brecons... try searching for Sgwd Yr Eira after a good bit of rain, that is one of the waterfalls you can walk behind. Then there is Llyn Y Fan Fach, which is a great hike as well as the well known Pen Y Fan. I hope that helps!! Thanks for watching 😁👍
Overloaded w/info, tips, and logistics - likely viewer would be well advised to d/l this episode to smartphone and have it handy to follow your routes. Lens choice, safety advice, and parking precautions a plus. Would have been just as useful, but easier to “digest” IMO, if presented in 2 or 3 segments. OK on where to park - how about restrooms and souvenir shops? You drive a Mercedes? Foo Fighters tee shirt from Thailand vids?😊 Cheers!
Haha!! It's my wife's Merc ... If I relied on the youtube money ... I'd be on a 1990's bicycle... with a flat tyre!! 😆 I'm guessing this will be one that people will bookmark and visit a few times before a trip to NW. Good point about rest rooms... Wales in general is pretty good when it comes to those, but I really should have included them. Thanks for watching Paul 😁👍
I’m guessing you’ve done Tryfan, did you do Adam and Eve though? I was too scared to jump across. I’m a big wuss😂 Sadly my dodgy hip means that my hill playing days are over, however I do have dreams of doing the Mac Loop.
Tryfan is actually one of the peaks I haven't done yet... every time we've planned it, it has been under cloud!! I've done all the others around it but not that one ... maybe this summer... The mac loop is not too big a hike so you should be good with that one... and also if you go on the road from dolgellau to Dinas Mawddwy, where there is the pass, they also fly through there and I think there are some gentle hikes up there ... although that carpark at the pass is always busy.
@@mikesphotography I haven’t done much in Wales but Tryfan was so entertaining that I did it twice, in summer and winter conditions. It reminds me of a stegosaur going down the valley. You’ve kept my hopes alive to take some shots along the Mac Loop. 😉
Hi Mike. Great tips, thank you. However, I am going to have to pull you up on one very, very serious issue. The sausage rolls are not all yours, they are all mine!!
Haha!! You can get it to yourself... in the weekdays... in the off season... apart from all the Posh Gypsies parked up in their fancy campers, filling all the parking spaces. 😆
I have both the capture clip from Peak Design and the Backpack clip from Ulanzi... I actually prefer the Peak Design one... here's the link: geni.us/PDCameraClip I hope that helps. Thanks for watching 😁👍
