The Central Brecon Beacons in the Brecon Beacons National Park, south Wales in Winter. The land at that moment seemed to lack any drama so I recomposed the shot to include more sky and still show the shadows on the land beneath.
The Central Brecon Beacons on a cold bright Winter day showing Corn Du and, unusually, a eucalyptus tree growing nearby
Trees reflected in the calm and still waters of the Llwyn Onn Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park on a cold and bright November morning, south Wales
A very calm and windless morning produced this clear reflection of trees in the Llwyn Onn Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons, south Wales. This lasted for about 20 minutes before clouds rolled over. For this shot I used a long lens camera to get in close.
A very calm and windless morning produced this clear reflection of trees in the Llwyn Onn Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons, south Wales. This lasted for about 20 minutes before clouds rolled over.
A very calm and windless morning produced this clear reflection of trees in the Llwyn Onn Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons, south Wales. This lasted for about 20 minutes before clouds rolled over.
The Scwd, or Sgwd, Gwladys Waterfall on the River Pyrddin in the Vale of Neath, Brecon Beacons. This is a dramatic waterfall and easily reached along a good path from the village of Pontneddfechan. Well worth it!
The Upper Ddwli Waterfall on the River Neath in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Fairly easy to walk to there is a great viewing spot provided by Mother Nature here.
The Lower Ddwli Falls in the Vale of Neath on an autumn day in October
The Upper Ddwli Falls on the River Neath, in the Vale of Neath, south Wales, in autumn
The Upper Ddwli Falls in full flow on the River Neath. Fairly easily reached by walking up or down the river, and always a joy to photograph.
Bwlch y Waun and Forestry in the Central Brecon Beacons in June
View looking north from the Bwlch y Waun ridge in the Central Brecon Beacons, south Wales
Pen y Fan and Corn Du as seen from across Dolygaer (Upper Pontsticill) Reservoir in the Central Brecon Beacons South Wales
Grwyne Fawr (disused) Reservoir and Valley in the Black Mountains on a cold winter day in the Brecon Beacons National Park, south Wales
The top, or inflow, of the Talybont Reservoir in the Central Brecons Beacons, hosting both cormorants and Canada geese and, indeed, the odd heron or two.
Pont Cwm y Fedwen Waterfall in the Central Brecon Beacons in autumn
The view west to Fan Gyhirych and the Carmarthen Fan from the summit of Fan Nedd in Fforest Fawr in the Western Brecon Beacons
Maen Llia, an ancient standing stone, in Fforest Fawr, on the western side of the Brecon Beacons National Park, south Wales.
The old stone bridge of Pont Melin Fach reflected in the River Neath, or Afon Nedd, at the start of Auitumn, in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales
A close up of part of the base of the Upper Ddwli Falls in the Vale of Neath
Rainbow over the Brecon Beacons near the village of Libanus, South Wales
Llangattock Escarpment and the Sugarloaf in the Brecon Beacons National Park, south Wales on a sunny summer day
The Blorenge Hill heather clad in summer, overlooking Abergavenny south Wales
The Sugarloaf mountain, seen from the Llangattock Escarpment south Wales on a summer day in August
The Llangattock limestone escarpment over Crickhowell in the Brecon Beacons National Park
A stack of straw bales on a trailer in the Central Brecon Beacons, early on a sunny winter morning. Sheep farming is the name of the game up here.
The central brecon beacons on a cold and grey winter day, showing Corn Du and the very top of Penyfan
Pontsticill Reservoir in the Central Brecon Beacons, showing the Control Tower and the water drop, South Wales.
Looking down on the Talybont Reservoir and Valley in the Central Brecon Beacons on a sunny day in October
The Myarth Hill and Black Mountains Behind in the Brecon Beacons National park on a bright and sunny autumn day
Pen y Fan and Corn Du from Mynydd Islwyn Common Brecon Beacons looking across a pond
Pen y Fan and Corn Du both under winter snow and a dark sky in the Central Brecon Beacons, South Wales
The Black Mountain, including Bannau Brycheiniog, under a mantle of white winter snow, South Wales
Two white horses at a pond on the top of Mynydd Llangorse in tyhe Black Mountains, the eastern section of the Brecon Beacons National Park on a sunny March day.
Three white horses on Mynydd Llangorse in the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons known as the Black Mountains.
The landmark Maen Llia Standing Stone in the Fforest Fawr area of the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales on a sunny and cold winter day.
A young beech tree in full autumn colours at Blaen Llia in the Fforest Fawr area of the Brecon Beacons National Park on a sunny winter day
Waterfall on the Taff Fechan River in the Central Brecon Beacons on an autumn day
Autumn and Waun Rydd in the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales The evergreens really stand out against this background.
Pen y Fan and Corn Du from Mynydd Illtud Common in the Central Brecon Beacons South Wales on an autumnal evening
Pen y Fan and Corn Du from Mynydd Illtyd Common on a bright but cold late afternoon in October
Round bracken bales on Mynydd Illtyd Common in the Central Brecon Beacons National park on a sunlit autumn afternoon, South Wales. Lighting at this time of year is just perfect.
The Talybont Reservoir and Valley in the Central Brecon Beacons as seen from Bwlch y Waun above. The shot was taken on a bright and cold autumn morning in October
Round bracken bales on Mymydd Illtyd Common in the Central Brecon Beacons in south Wales bathed in beautiful autumn afternoon light
The hill of Waun Rydd in the Central Brecon Beacons south Wales on a cold and bright autumn morning.
The Grwyne Fawr Valley, upper section, and the dam holding back the water from a now disused reservoir in the Black Mountains
The Grwyne Fawr Reservoir, no longer in use, in theheart of the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales
The Upper Ddwli waterfall on the River Neath in the Vale of Neath on an autumn winter day after heavy rain.
The Horseshoe Falls on the River Neath in autumn after heavy rain. Vale of Neath in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Woodland path above the upper reaches of the River Neath on a bright and sunny November day
Looking uphill into woods at wintertime with blue sky and the low sunlight that November is known for, in the upper Vale of Neath, south Wales
The River Neath in the Vale of Neath on a sunny winter day in November
Pen y Fan and Corn Du in the Central Brecon Beacons National Park under snow, south Wales. This viewpoint is from Mynydd Illtyd Common, behind the Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre and gives a clear view of both Pen y Fan and Corn Du. I loved the drama in the clouds above the hills too - trying to match the white of the snow.
Pen y Fan and Corn Du on a bright and snowy winter day in the Central Brecon Beacons
The view south over the Brecon Beacons on a winter day with snow from Mynydd Illtyd Common, Powys, South Wales
Pen y Fan and Corn Du across the Mynydd Illtyd Common on the Central Brecon Beacons in winter, with a big sky
A solitary eucalyptus tree in the Brecon Beacons with Pen y Fan behind. The tree adds to the landscape in its surprise as you see it.
Looking across the Talybont Reservoir to Waun Rydd on a late summer sunny day in the Central Brecon Beacons
Reflections of the hills and trees surrounding Talybont Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Tree reflections in the calm waters of Talybont Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park
The Maen Llia Standing Stone is in the Fforest Fawr Sarea of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
A eucalyptus tree high in the Brecon Beacons on a sunny November day
The Sychryd Falls on the Afon (River) Sychryd near Pontneddfecan in the uppermost area of the Vale of Neath, south Wales
Maen Llia, a tall standing stone composed of red sandstone seen end or edge on. It stands in the Fforest Fawr section of the Brecon Beacons in the Brecon Beacons National Park
