Snowdonia

SimonMW

Some shots from my trip to Snowdonia this last weekend.

These are from Barmouth Beach.
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Cader Idris.

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Moonlight from the campsite.
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Kory Lidstrom

The last one is my fave -- the compo is strong. The moon almost looks like a big star!

The first shots on the beach seem a bit underexposed. I think the use of a GND filter would've helped greatly. Unless, you were going specifically for the sihlouetted look.

schmoo

Simon, the campsite photo is just perfect. The crop emphasizes the shape of the hill , the stars, and the dip holding the trees and grass is fabulous

thapamd

Beautiful scenes, Simon...I too favor the last shot...great comps all around!

Alpha_Plus

Great shots Simon!

One thing I've noticed in my photography of sunsets / sunrises over water and again noticed here. If there is a reflection in the water of the sun, you have to get the horizon level on location otherwise, as you can see in shot 3 and 4, the reflection doesn't lead straight to the camera after straightening it digitally.

I do like sunset silhouette shots! But that last one is definitely my favourite. I'm interested to know how you were able to avoid making the motion of the stars noticeable with such a long exposure.

dlplumer

Beautiful set. I love them all.clap

SimonMW

as you can see in shot 3 and 4, the reflection doesn't lead straight to the camera after straightening it digitally.

Oops, hadn't thought of that. Thanks. I had to work pretty fast handheld on all of these except the one of the stars.

I'm interested to know how you were able to avoid making the motion of the stars noticeable with such a long exposure.

I'm not an expert on this but I think it has something to do with your positioning in the world and the direction that the photo is being taken. It was more luck than judgement!

Alpha_Plus

SimonMW wrote:

I'm not an expert on this but I think it has something to do with your positioning in the world and the direction that the photo is being taken. It was more luck than judgement!

I think I've heard that before actually. I will have to look into it.

Again, great photography!

Allan FG

I like #5 it has a nice mood to it.

MrMagoo

SimonMW wrote:

Some shots from my trip to Snowdonia this last weekend.

These are from Barmouth Beach.
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These are lovely; thanks for sharing....