Photography

[SteveH]

22 pictures show North Wales transformed into a March winter wonderland
The Met Office has issued an amber alert for snow and ice which ends on Friday morning

cont photo gallery https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/gallery/22-pictures-show-north-wales-26427892?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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[SteveH]

In Pictures: Eryri in spring

Spring is upon us and as the days get longer and warmer, many will head out to enjoy the Welsh scenery.

Here is a collection of images taken by landscape photographer James Grant, who lives in Llangollen, Denbighshire.

The vast majority were captured in Eryri, also known as Snowdonia, in Gwynedd, while a few were taken in other areas such as Llandrillo, Denbighshire.

cont gallery  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65277475

[SteveH]

Banksy to stage first solo exhibition in 14 years in Glasgow

The graffiti artist Banksy has announced his first official solo exhibition for 14 years.

It will run at Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art from Sunday.

The show, which will feature work from right across his career, is called CUT & RUN: 25 years card labour.

Banksy has used original stencils to create new versions of many of his famous works, including Kissing Coppers which first appeared on a wall of the Prince Albert pub in Brighton in 2004.

Also featured will be Mobile Lovers, from Bristol in 2014, which features a hugging couple who are both looking at their screen over the other's shoulder.

cont plus photos https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65908647

[SteveH]

In this collection we feature some recent highlights shared into the group, showcases lots of subjects but our region is the focus for many.

cont plus gallery  https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23624387.photos-nature-architecture-camera-club-gallery/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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[SteveH]

Camera club share stunning animal photographs from North Wales

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23736423.camera-club-share-stunning-animal-photographs-north-wales/

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Carneddau Ponies at Cwm Caseg photographed by Sandra Roberts.

Tony Seabridge took this photo of a sparrowhawk in his garden in Kimnel Bay.

[SteveH]

Photographers capture awesome aurora over Wales

People have been sharing photos on social media taken in Rhos-on-Sea, Llandudno, Rhyl, and Camarthenshire.

cont plus photos https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23813611.photographers-capture-awesome-aurora-wales/


Photo by Paul Joinson 24 9 23  Rhos on Sea

[SteveH]

Drone shots show North Wales landmarks from a different perspective

photos https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23828099.drone-shots-show-north-wales-landmarks-different-perspective/

[SteveH]

TWO photographers from Colwyn Bay have won prizes for their pictures of the town?s ongoing sea defence project.

David Curtis won first prize in the individual category of the annual competition run by the Institution of Civil Engineers in Wales (ICE Wales Cymru), with Iwan Pritchard claiming third place.

David?s image of the Old Colwyn steps under construction drew in the most votes, with ICE saying the work is ?close to the hearts of many?.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23912644.colwyn-bay-photographers-claim-prizes-sea-defence-work-images/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

Iwan Pritchard's image of the Colwyn Bay sea defence project

[SteveH]

Epic photo of A55 'portal to Snowdonia' so good some people thought it faked
Photographer Chris Owen has explained why the image is 'very much real'

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/epic-photo-a55-portal-snowdonia-28126091

[Hugo]

Northern Lights: Will 2024 be the best year to see it?

People looking up at the skies in Wales have been lucky enough to spot some fantastic displays of the Northern Lights in recent years.

This has been made easier by more areas being designated Dark Sky Reserves or zones.

Tourism to witness the spectacle is increasingly popular, in part through the sharing of some striking images on social media.

Could 2024 be one of the best years to spot the celestial phenomenon?








https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67983038

[SteveH]

The huge landmark, which had stood in place for more than 50 years, was reduced to rubble in a matter of seconds on Wednesday, March 20.

Geraint Williams, the winner of a prize draw, which raised more than ?10,000 for the RNLI, pressed the button to bring down the chimney.

cont https://www.denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/24202890.amazing-photos-chimney-stack-demolition-anglesey/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

FOLLOWING the first severe solar storm warning since 2005, the impressive Aurora Borealis, known as the Northern Lights, was visible across large parts of the UK overnight.

cont plus 19 photos.......... https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24313463.look-northern-lights-shine-sky-north-wales/

[SteveH]

Photographing birds in North Wales offers a unique and joyful experience, blending stunning landscapes with a diverse array of avian species.

The region is renowned for its natural beauty, including rugged coastlines, serene lakes, lush forests, and expansive moorlands, all of which provide ideal habitats for various bird species.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24336212.joy-photographing-birds-north-wales/

[Hugo]

Mystery of photos found on old second-hand camera.
It would be nice if the photos were reunited with the present day family


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrr2mm0mn2o