Photography

[SAJ]

Help! Photo Gallery - Is anyone able to explain please why I am seem unable to view the most recent photos posted in the Gallery? For example, in the “People” section, I can only see those posted up until 2014. I’m ever so slightly confused!

[Ian]

Interesting.  I'll get back to you tomorrow about this, SAJ.

[SteveH]

People across the world are celebrating Christmas - one of the holiest times in the Christian calendar. However, for the second year in a row, there are smaller crowds at church services and other events because of the continuing coronavirus outbreak. Here's our snapshot of global festivities.

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No. 1 When Santa Claus arrived with a a sack of gifts near Iraq's southern city of Basra, he had an enthusiastic reception.

[SteveH]

From wild mountain ponies to royal visits - Photographer Ian Cooper shares his best pictures of 2021
Take a look at 15 of our photographer's best pictures from the past 12 months

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1st photo....A frozen Aber Falls south of the village of Abergwyngregyn. The extreme cold has froze the waterfall which is usually a hot spot for tourists. I can assure you it was as cold as it looked!

[SteveH]

Some of the best Flickr photos from 2021 by you the reader

Here is just a sample collection from 2021 with one picture from each month.
More can be found at www.flickr.com/groups/dailypost where all are welcome to join.


Today's gallery  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/gallery/best-flickr-photos-2021-you-22598890

[SteveH]

27 pictures that capture Anglesey's majestic beauty over the past decade.

No one needs to be sold on the beauty of Anglesey, it's there for all to see.

Whether it's in the middle of the summer or during the freezing winter months, the island always casts a striking visage.

From the picturesque town of Beaumaris to the dramatic coastal landscapes of Llanddwyn, we have a collection of 27 stunning photographs taken of the island from over the past 10 years.

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[SteveH]

The 'breathtaking' beauty of Victorian Britain is revealed in a series of newly-discovered paintings completed by a mysterious artist on their 19th-century staycation.

The sketches, contained within a book titled My Holiday, depict beauty spots in Dorset, Cornwall, Norfolk, Wales, the Channel Islands, and more.

Famous landmarks that feature include Jersey's La Corbiere Lighthouse, Swallow Falls in north Wales and Cobo Bay in Guernsey. 

Found in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, by a man clearing out the library of his late father, the paintings date from between 1891 and 1897.

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[SteveH]

A CONWY photography exhibition has drawn attention from around the world in its depiction of the rural beauty of the county.

The activity was part of a Dyffryn Dyfodol project which is looking at different ways of working with communities in rural Conwy to make positive changes,

People were invited to submit one image of a place that was important to them in rural Conwy, yet the reception the competition received worldwide was surprising. ref pioneer

The images can be seen in an online photo exhibition homepage.... https://ffiwsar.com/projects/shared-photos-of-rural-conwy/

[SteveH]

Autumn is here in all its beautiful vibrancy.

Recently we shared some autumnal photos taken by members of the Camera Club.

From gorgeous green and gold, to rich brown and orange, members have shared more of their images.

The Camera Club is a supportive and friendly group of both professional and amateur photographers.

Members share photos daily, and take part in regular theme challenges.

Often the natural beauty of the North Wales region takes centre stage.

To see more or to join, visit the Camera Club Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/317158299020585.

photo gallery https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23083022.autumn-glory-north-wales/

[SteveH]

15 stunning pictures as first winter snow blankets North Wales
North Wales resembled an Alpine wonderland as snow fell across the entire Eryri (Snowdonia) range. The mountains looked majestic in the clear but freezing blue skies as temperatures tumbled in the coldest week so far of the winter.

gallery  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/incoming/gallery/15-stunning-pictures-first-winter-25716456?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

One photo of 15..........

[SteveH]

Camera Club members share winter photos before Christmas

WE haven't had the heavy snowfall of years gone by, but there have been some sprinklings of the white stuff in the days before Christmas.

There have also been a few cold and frosty mornings.

Photo gallery https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23202857.camera-club-members-share-winter-photos-christmas/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589


Photo Snow falling on the Marble Church by Carl Bishop.

[SteveH]

A Banksy-style mural near a North Wales lifeboat station has been encased in perspex to protect it from vandals and the elements. Denbighshire Council staff covered up the artwork within a day of its discovery on a wall in Rhyl.

The mural shows a heart-shaped safety buoy attached to an anchor marked ?RNLI?. It was sheathed with perspex even though no one has yet stepped forward to claim responsibility for the painting, located on a sea wall between the SeaQuarium in Rhyl and the town?s RNLI station.

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[Helig]

For authentification of a possible Banksy art work you can contact his website Pest Control:

https://pestcontroloffice.com/

[SteveH]

Update 

Identity of artist behind Rhyl's Banksy-style mural 'revealed' in cryptic Instagram post
The mystery painting has a touching message behind it

An artist known as D.N.Z has claimed responsibility for the piece and explained the touching reason behind it. In a series of posts on Instagram, user @dnz_uk explained the meaning behind the "Lifeboy" painting.

D.N.Z wrote: "Originally born and raised in North Wales, I painted this piece next to the RNLI Station in Rhyl.

"I did this to thank all of the people volunteering for the RNLI across the country and to all the lives saved, and sadly lost over the many of years. This is also for the people of the community to appreciate and to remember the hard work that the RNLI do all year round.

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[SteveH]

We asked for your photos of beautiful North Wales and you sent us hundreds
Don't forget to vote for your favourite picture

Vote for your favourite picture of beautiful North Wales

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