Everything has it's beauty, but not everyone sees it. - Confucius
Sometimes the picture doesn't have to be perfect; it's the captured moment that counts. - me

Tuesday, 11 October 2011

A few from Wales

But first, the update on the feeders at Caldecotte Lake, can be found here.



But back to Wales.




What better way to start a day.



Wales has a lot of things, amongst them,


 lots of sheep.



It also has lots of great birds.




This Turnstone was on a very windy beach at Newborough, Anglesey.



And lots of mountains.




These provide the backdrop at RSPB Conwy, a fantastic reserve.



Enjoy your day, whatever you are doing.


Me? I'm still up to my neck in bureaucratic paperwork. Good for the heart.

34 comments:

Gemel said...

You did it again!
Took my breath away when I saw the image of the mountains, took me back to when I climbed Snowdon, many beautiful memories came flooding back...

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Gemel. There certainly is some spectacular scenery in Wales.
And congratulations on climbing Snowdon; something I'd love to do, if the heart doesn't give out first lol

Laura~Pretty Pix said...

Love these images.. especially the last one which really speaks to me.

Bob Bushell said...

A great sunset and the Turnstone, brilliant piece of work. It's hard to find, because they are well camouflaged.

The Herald said...

You found a sunrise in the end Keith!

Great images mate, can't help thinking that the sheep looks a bit worried tho'...lol...[;o)

ADRIAN said...

A lovely Turnstone.
Get the train up Snowden.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Laura, the scenery there is amazing.

Thank you Bob. The Turnstone certainly blend into that stony beach.

A long way to go for a sunrise Trevor; but worth it lol
I think the sheep always look worried when they see people lol

Thanks Adrian. Yea, let the train take the strain. Good idea. :-)

Stewart M said...

Hi there - great shot of the Turnstone. And glad to see that Welsh scenery has not been completely eroded in the decades since I last saw it! I feel a visit coming on - shame it's so, so far!

Stewart M - Australia

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Stewart. Yea, much of Wales still keeps its rugged beauty, and its wildlife.
Well worth a visit.

Gary said...

Great captures Keith. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

TexWisGirl said...

lovely shots. good luck with the paper pushing...

grammie g said...

Hi Keith...A lovely place I certainly will never see, but your photo's give me a beautiful idea of what is like!
My daughter would love it there with all the sheep..she would be in heaven!!
I relly like the last on and the Turnstone ( I wonder where bird got there names...does this one turn stones over?? ; }

Hugs for the heart
Grace

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Gary. I've a load more to get through yet lol

Thanks Theresa. I'm still at it lol

Thank you Grace. Yea, sheep everywhere. The Turnstones do have a habit of turning stones, so I guess that's where the name comes from.

ladyfi said...

What wonderful shots - and that last one is just magical!

Robin said...

Lovely shots! Glad you were able to come to an amicable agreement, with the feeders!
Can you imagine the stick hole the animals (they aren't humans) live in that left the picnic table in such a state. I can't! We know who the real vermin are. Something like that makes my blood boil. It happens over here too! These idiots should be put in a special place and left to fend for themselves. There is no excuse for it!

holdingmoments said...

Ladyfi, thank you. :-)

Thanks Robin.
It was a good result with the feeders for now.
It's a shame such mindless vandals exist.

Horst in Edmonton said...

Love your sunrise/sunset. Very beautiful. All your images are just great but the first just caught my eye with those beautiful colors.

Andrew said...

Beautiful places to visit Keith.. and just down the road from me... Did you get to South Stack on Anglesey while you were there?

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful scenery and the bird is pretty too. Fantastic photos.

holdingmoments said...

Thank you Horst. The sunrise that morning was unbelievable. The colour was blood red for a few precious minutes, and I managed quite a few pictures and video.

Andrew, it is a stunning place isn't it. Didn't get to South Stack this time; maybe next. We spent most of the day around Newborough beach and Warren.

Thanks Eileen. The birds are quite difficult to pick out on a stony beach. Such good camouflage.

Chris said...

Wow that sunrise is beautiful as well as the scenery. I guess you loved the area a lot. I would have! Beautiful post Keith!

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Chris. Yea, it's a beautiful part of the country, and rich in birdlife. Perfect.

Linda Yarrow said...

Lovely set of pictures Keith, especially the fourth one:)

Gillian Olson said...

Love the photos, especially the sky shots.

holdingmoments said...

Thank you Linda. The light that day was amazing.

Gillian, thank you. :-)

SandyCarlson said...

Bring it on, Wales! What a great place to start the day.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Sandy. It certainly is. :-)

Adam Tilt said...

Great post Keith. Glad that you enjoyed yourself in Wales. Love that first shot.

Doreen said...

I love the sunrise shot. gorgeous! you are perfect at your bird shots, nice to see your awesome scenery images also.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Adam. The sunrise that morning was amazing.

Thank you Doreen. I've a few more scenery shots left; glad you enjoy them.

Lisa RedWillow said...

Im so different than the rest. I love the sheep. How beautiful. The last image is stunning but the sheep has me.Wonderful photography as always.

holdingmoments said...

Thank you Lisa. :-)

Carol said...

I hope the red on the sheeps back is a way of telling something has been taken care of.

The scenery is beautiful.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Carol.
Yea, the red is a way for the farmers to tell their sheep from any others.