Thanks so much for your very generous feedback, George, really glad you enjoy my drivel! Although, in fairness, I do talk about gear from time to time but only in so far as it fits in with my style of photography. Plus, I do get asked about it a lot! But I do always prefer to concentrate on creativity wherever possible 😊👍
Always love being recked around the most beautiful place on the planet. Unfortunately I can't anymore, but your roadside photography video is what I've had to contend with for a few years now, but I still love what I do xx thanks for the great videos 👍
Lovely spot and some fine images. Been there several times, but never photographed a sunrise (getting a bit too old for early starts now), but tempted after that. Used go up there for an swim during that real hot spell in 2022, most times I had the place to myself.
I know exactly what you mean about just loving being there. Eryri is a very special place and being in the right place at the right time can be quite emotional.
Yes it's a lovely location, fishing or photography. I fished there a few times in the past, but don't really bother with waters which are stocked, these days. 😊👍
Yes my passion is fly fishing in Snowdonia for beautiful wild Brownies. Here is a link to one of my videos,there will be lots of locations that you will recognise, ATB Steve. ruclips.net/video/GBAJZOiq8fA/видео.htmlsi=IO1UkjAXKXd6Mu-D
Thank you David for such a lovely video, which shows off the beauties of Eryri. Perhaps I could suggest hand warmers that you can slip into your gloves. You are suffering for your art, but we are the benefactors.
Hello Peter, what I neglected to mention was that I have hand-warmers and much better gloves available to me. All I need to do is remember to bring the things with me! 😊👍
What’s that saying? There’s no such thing as bad (cold) weather, just bad clothing? Perhaps a decent pair of photography gloves are in order 😁 and, don’t you dare get even close to slagging of Gary after this video! Only kidding, it was actually rather engaging, gave us all a real taste of what you were experiencing, and the conditions looked sublime. Thank you for sharing your love of the Welsh countryside.
Hi David. Glad you made it back down the slope to the boathouse safely. Did you find the plaque showing where I broke both bones in my left leg there 😂. Interesting place to photograph despite those memories.
Brilliant David, yes one of my favourite locations, i know you got really cold but it was worth it with those amazing images, take care and see you soon
Cheers Iain, yes it was a cracking sunrise, almost good enough to make it worthwhile being that cold ... oh, go on then I'll admit it was well worth it! 😂👍
"I think I might have some images" and then comes a set of absolute stunners lol!. Just got chance to watch the video after I commented that I was eager to watch it on your Facebook page. So glad i did, great video 👍
Fabulous vlog David and stunning shots, I particularly like the dry stone wall foreground shot. From one of your previous vlogs at this location, it is top of my list for sunrise on my next North Wales road trip.
Well, if that isn't inspiration to visit our stunning locations and get out early, i don't know what would. Thanks for putting your life in danger for our enjoyment. Ah, no you'd be there anyway 😂 Great images, I particularly liked the drystone wall and tree shot 👌🏻
The most important fact in Landscape Photography is being into the Landscape.... and you really are ! It seems you had a great glorious morning and took great shots! ciao !
Yes this is a fantastic RUclips channel. Not many you can actually learn , but this is definitely one. I am always checking for a new video. I am definitely going to be taking the trek up to Anglesey. You sell it well
Where to begin…loved this video! It was somewhat like being there with you for the hike and photos…and a bit of suffering only added to it. Completely related to sometimes simply wanting ‘to be there” feeling and photos optional. Of those you showed I really loved the one with the 9mm and the wall and lake …the wall gave a sense of history to the image as well. So glad you shared this! Btw your vlogging and sound was great. Made the experience so real. I don’t know what you use for it, but it works very well! Ps..your gear page says OA3👍
Hello Gordon, thank you ever so much for your hugely generous feedback. It is much appreciated. I do have the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 also listed on my gear page which is what I have used for most recent sound and vision work. But I carry the OA3 as a 'B' camera if I ever want to set up second angles or I need to use it in the wet because the OP3 isn't weather sealed of course. Plus, now and then I do a time-lapse so I need a second camera for that sort of thing. 😊👍
As it happens, that’s actually quite easy for me to answer. I would opt for the Leica 15mm f/1.7. It’s the one I always go for if I’m only taking one lens. Slightly wider than a standard, so works well for landscapes, which of course is most of what I shoot. But also doubles as a very capable street and even portrait lens 😊👍🏻
@@davidbeck1696 Ah no, don't misunderstand me, I do use Olympus lenses. But I was simply answering a rather specific question in this instance. And 15 mm is a focal length which I would find most useful if that was all I had, one which isn't available in the Olympus line. As for cost, there really isn't much in it, between Olympus and Pana / Leica. However, there is a quality to the optics of Leica lenses which I really like. 😊👍
Wonderful. Thank you for your always in depth answers. I’m in the market for a new prime lens and just wanted your opinion. And you’ve answered perfectly. I’ll look forward to your adventures buddy. Thank you for your content. 😊
Your pain and suffering was im sure worth it for the experience alone, what a lovely looking location and some great conditions, despite the cold. Lovely images at the end , i enjoyed it vicariously so thanks for that !
Cheers Taff, you're quite right. When I do photography lectures and presentations, one of the things I share are my 6 essential things necessary to make any sort of image. Items 1 and 2 are Location and Light. Without those you might as well leave the camera in the car and just enjoy the scenery. 😊👍
I love the last 2 shots on your Vlog David. You get superb light in that valley don't you? A couple of years ago we got lost coming off Nantlle Ridge and got back to the car about 2 hours later than intended just as the sun was starting to set - it was some of the most spectacular lighting I've ever seen anywhere ever in Rhydd Ddu and along the ridge and on Mynydd Mawr. Well worth getting lost for! All the best, Phil.
Hello Phil, yes it's one of those places where the valley sides aren't too steep so that you get early morning and late evening light down to the valley floor and coming in through Dyffryn Nantlle. some of the other northern Eryri valleys are quite steep sided and deep so they don't enjoy quite so much good light. 😊👍
Yep, one or two half decent imges! Sorry I didn't comment when I first watched, can't remember why. Certainly just being out is our priority these days, having the camera with me is important and capturing a reasonable image the bonus. Cheers.
Good morning David. I stopped off here last year so I’m in awe of the images that you have taken. Watched from start to finish and thoroughly enjoyed😊😊😊
Terrific film of a stunning location. As another commentator said, it's great to find a photographer who focuses on the art more than the technical. I know we snappers are always fascinated by equipment and most of us are guilty of pixel peeping (I'll definitely hold my hand up to that), but this video and many of your others are testament to the quote from the great nature photographer, Peter Adams, who stated, 'Photography is not about cameras, gadgets and gizmos. Photography is about photographers. A camera didn’t make a great picture any more than a typewriter wrote a great novel.' I'm visiting N Wales in a few weeks and feeling really inspired at the prospect. Thank you so much 👏
Thanks a lot, Gerrard, really appreciate your very generous feedback. hope you have fabulous conditions for your visit and an enjoyable and productive time 😊👍
Beautiful shots Mr. G as per usua,l some people don't understand the hardship of a landscape tog early mornings, cold, rain. etc. not like these studio lad's n lasses 😊😊
Lovely video! You had some amazing light there. Love the composition with the stone wall leading to the tree. What do you use for filming? Looks like a prety smooth and clear film camera there. Looking forward to mode video! Grt guido
Hi Guido, I used the DJI Pocket 3 for this one. I also have the Insta 360 Ace Pro and switch between the 2, depending on what I'm up to. Sometimes I take both so I can set up a BTS B camera 😊👍
Great images as usual. It’s such a lovely place. Well done for sticking it out on a freezing morning. i was there at the beginning of October last year and my god it was cold then especially when the wind blew.
Such a great video of a beautiful location David many thanks. Also thank you so much for no adverts and sponsorship it's refreshingly nice Also for me the shot with the wall blending into the tree is a stunner again many thanks
Your penultimate image was far and away 'The best' - The stone wall and tree behind. Yes, where you were standing when you ended the vlog, Dai - Cheers H
Thanks a lot H, it is a bit of a standard image from there, but I only tend to take advantage of it when the light is just right. Many times I've been there and haven't bothered with it. 😊👍
Cracking set of images Dave, love that place. Nice to knowthat as I have got older I feel that cold so much more than I did. My youngest dragged me out last night to see the Aurora and as nice as it was the cold got into my old bones and I could not warm up.. to top it off my gear these days isn't designed to capture night photography although his fast lens was putting a smile on his face as the red spikes appeared ojn the back of the camera. Love that shot of the olf building and the tree - I have seen you do it before as wellas Steve Onions but thatshot in this epiosdre was a belter... glad it was worth getting cold for. atb Al
Top Drawer ...as always For Gloves after months of hunting " Dakine " from Tiso ..Is what i wear . I even added another thinner pair as an under glove to the already under glove that i use to operate the live screen
Hi David. Am so glad your back and taking us mortals on your photography trips. The image with the Ash, superb. P:S get some heated gloves or pocket hand warmers.
Nice video David. I see you are using the Kase circular magnetic filters now. I am thinking of changing to these , especially now that the new OM1mkII has the in built Grad ND.
Hi Roger, I've actually been using these for the last two or three years. With a 77mm set and one or two step up rings they fit all of my m4/3 lenses nicely, and are so light and easy to carry I can't imagine using any other sort of system. And I have no problems with the three stop GND. I've never really felt the need to slide it up and down, and of course it rotates. So, for now I doubt that I'll be considering an upgrade to the Mk2. 😊👍
Thanks for posting the video and the images. Loved the pictures and the 9mm Leica image is my favourite. Must try and find the location when I’m next in the area although I guess sunrise in May will be at stupid o clock! Thanks again. I appreciate your videos and images very much.
Thank you David, terrific images. BTW what is the brand of the bracket and base that you used on your OM-5? I liked how the base clipped into the strap around your body.
Hi Peter. It's a Peak Design capture clip. Initially designed to be clamped to a backpack strap. But I use it with a camera strap and and fixing plate on the camera base as a quick release solution.
@@DGriffGallery it worked really well. I am always worried about putting my OM-5 on a tripod as the OM-5 fascia around the thread is not robust, but your set-up looks to be a good solution; and efficient. Thank you.
Oh no! You're right, if only I'd thought of that. What a missed opportunity! And those plastic mouldings are so exceptionally aesthetic. Oh well, there's always next time ... 😁👍
The angling club which owns the fishing rights started locking the gate during the pandemic. Not sure why, because it's the easiest thing in the world to climb over! And, of course, it's in the open air, so health and safety concerns were somewhat ludicrous at the time. The land around the lake, however, is national park, and they actually don't have any legal right to prevent access, they just own the fishing rights to the lake itself. Although, these days it remains unlocked and there was no sign of any any chain and padlock on this visit 😊👍
@@DGriffGallery ha nice mine is the same only my first name is Daniel . I go to snowdonia Anglesey and on the Llyn peninsula once a month then swap to the Lake District . This is a hard question for me But if you could only go to one place for ever in snowdonia where would it be ?
@@avantgarde8402 Hi Daniel, that's a really tough question to answer. It depends on the context, I'm afraid. So I can't give you a single reply. However, ideally my choice would be The Glyderau / Tryfan, but that would only be if I could have the place to myself. These days I only visit this area quite rarely when it's reasonable to expect it to be quieter than usual. So if I were forced to make a choice with circumstances being the way they are in real life, then that would be to base myself at Rhyd Ddu. This location is much quieter, and provides a wide range of opportunities for photography within walking distance at all times of year. 😊👍
@@DGriffGallery ha good choices . It’s so hard to answer that question and everyone who I ask can never give a straight answer I can’t my self . Like you said I absolutely agree there something about the ogwen valley especially when it’s overcast rugged grey very primeval . I seen your pictures of capel curig on google I always call into Llynnau mymbyr lovely place . And my last few Wales walks have been close to rhyd ddu I was at the twin lakes above nantmor hostel it’s very nice good views of cnicht
Fantastic video, I really appreciate your sensitive and reflective commentary. It was classically an artist suffering for his art - hope you've defrosted?
You’re one of the few RUclipsrs whose focus is on the art of landscape photography rather than gear and tech. Bravo. 👍
Thanks so much for your very generous feedback, George, really glad you enjoy my drivel! Although, in fairness, I do talk about gear from time to time but only in so far as it fits in with my style of photography. Plus, I do get asked about it a lot! But I do always prefer to concentrate on creativity wherever possible 😊👍
Always love being recked around the most beautiful place on the planet. Unfortunately I can't anymore, but your roadside photography video is what I've had to contend with for a few years now, but I still love what I do xx thanks for the great videos 👍
Thanks for sharing your morning. I enjoy the way express time in term of images.
Lovely spot and some fine images. Been there several times, but never photographed a sunrise (getting a bit too old for early starts now), but tempted after that. Used go up there for an swim during that real hot spell in 2022, most times I had the place to myself.
Lovely video David. By the looks of the end gallery it was all worth it. Love the lone tree on the promontory. 😀
Cheers Jon 😊👍
What a fantastic spot for photography. Excellent images Dave, well worth waiting for.
I know exactly what you mean about just loving being there. Eryri is a very special place and being in the right place at the right time can be quite emotional.
Great video my favourite image 16 35 ,fished that spot many times.thanks for sharing and bringing back happy memories.
Yes it's a lovely location, fishing or photography. I fished there a few times in the past, but don't really bother with waters which are stocked, these days. 😊👍
Yes my passion is fly fishing in Snowdonia for beautiful wild Brownies. Here is a link to one of my videos,there will be lots of locations that you will recognise, ATB Steve. ruclips.net/video/GBAJZOiq8fA/видео.htmlsi=IO1UkjAXKXd6Mu-D
Beautiful, love the image with the wall,tree, and lake. Spectacular. Nice shots Dave, really good stuff. Thanks til next time
Great images
Thank you David for such a lovely video, which shows off the beauties of Eryri. Perhaps I could suggest hand warmers that you can slip into your gloves. You are suffering for your art, but we are the benefactors.
Hello Peter, what I neglected to mention was that I have hand-warmers and much better gloves available to me. All I need to do is remember to bring the things with me! 😊👍
Wonderful images, every single one of them, just beautiful!
Thank you so much for such generous feedback, I really appreciate it. So glad you enjoyed it. 😊👍
What’s that saying? There’s no such thing as bad (cold) weather, just bad clothing? Perhaps a decent pair of photography gloves are in order 😁 and, don’t you dare get even close to slagging of Gary after this video! Only kidding, it was actually rather engaging, gave us all a real taste of what you were experiencing, and the conditions looked sublime. Thank you for sharing your love of the Welsh countryside.
Hi David. Glad you made it back down the slope to the boathouse safely. Did you find the plaque showing where I broke both bones in my left leg there 😂. Interesting place to photograph despite those memories.
I think this is some of your best Work David 🤙 what a morning
Cheers Tom, much appreciated 😊👍
Brilliant David, yes one of my favourite locations, i know you got really cold but it was worth it with those amazing images, take care and see you soon
Wow! What great light and awesome photos! Thanks for taking us along.
So glad you enjoyed it, Richard 😊👍
Great video. What a location! Liked all the images but particularly the early morning light on Y Garn.
Brilliant as ever, a really enjoyable, engaging watch. That shot of the island is sublime, too.
Cheers 😊👍
They're Sycamore trees on the other side of the lake. It's a lovely location and you made some beautiful images
Ah, I stand corrected. Never noticed the foliage in summer as I'm not often there at that time of year so was going by the crown profile 😊👍
Cracking shots David, twas a beautiful morning indeed.
Cheers Iain, yes it was a cracking sunrise, almost good enough to make it worthwhile being that cold ... oh, go on then I'll admit it was well worth it! 😂👍
Glad you did put this out, in spite of being cold. Get yourself some hand warmers and extra layers. Lovely work.
I have them, I just need to remember to take them with me! 😊👍
"I think I might have some images" and then comes a set of absolute stunners lol!. Just got chance to watch the video after I commented that I was eager to watch it on your Facebook page. So glad i did, great video 👍
Wow, what a morning shoot. Tfs
Fabulous vlog David and stunning shots, I particularly like the dry stone wall foreground shot. From one of your previous vlogs at this location, it is top of my list for sunrise on my next North Wales road trip.
Well, if that isn't inspiration to visit our stunning locations and get out early, i don't know what would. Thanks for putting your life in danger for our enjoyment. Ah, no you'd be there anyway 😂
Great images, I particularly liked the drystone wall and tree shot 👌🏻
Marvelous set of images, thanks for taking us along! 🙏🏻
The most important fact in Landscape Photography is being into the Landscape.... and you really are ! It seems you had a great glorious morning and took great shots! ciao !
Grazie, Luigi 😊👍
Yes this is a fantastic RUclips channel. Not many you can actually learn , but this is definitely one. I am always checking for a new video. I am definitely going to be taking the trek up to Anglesey. You sell it well
Many thanks for such a generous endorsement, much appreciated 😊👍
It is a great spot Dave, I often go up there when I'm at Rhyd Ddu but I'm usually in bed at that time! Thanks for taking the time to publish
Suffering for your art Mr G! Lovely video and fabulous images. Thanks for sharing.
Where to begin…loved this video! It was somewhat like being there with you for the hike and photos…and a bit of suffering only added to it. Completely related to sometimes simply wanting ‘to be there” feeling and photos optional. Of those you showed I really loved the one with the 9mm and the wall and lake …the wall gave a sense of history to the image as well. So glad you shared this! Btw your vlogging and sound was great. Made the experience so real. I don’t know what you use for it, but it works very well! Ps..your gear page says OA3👍
Hello Gordon, thank you ever so much for your hugely generous feedback. It is much appreciated. I do have the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 also listed on my gear page which is what I have used for most recent sound and vision work. But I carry the OA3 as a 'B' camera if I ever want to set up second angles or I need to use it in the wet because the OP3 isn't weather sealed of course. Plus, now and then I do a time-lapse so I need a second camera for that sort of thing. 😊👍
@@DGriffGalleryI know it is not just about gear, but you have me almost sold on both the OP3 and the OM5. Both small kit which I love!
Grea video and landscapes there 👍🙂
Great location & super photos - hope your frost-bite is sorted! I do enjoy your sense of humour and turn of phrase!
Thakns for another video! Lovely location and light. Greetings from still snowy Norway! Keep it up!
Thank you so much! And, by the way, I'm already planning a return visit to your wonderful country 😊👍
Great to be watching your footage again. Here’s a question for you. If you was going to choose just one prime lens for your OM1 what would it be?
As it happens, that’s actually quite easy for me to answer. I would opt for the Leica 15mm f/1.7. It’s the one I always go for if I’m only taking one lens. Slightly wider than a standard, so works well for landscapes, which of course is most of what I shoot. But also doubles as a very capable street and even portrait lens 😊👍🏻
I had a funny feeling you’d say that. You’ve mentioned that lens a few times in your posts. What’s your reason you don’t use the Olympus lenses? Cost?
@@DGriffGallery❤
@@davidbeck1696 Ah no, don't misunderstand me, I do use Olympus lenses. But I was simply answering a rather specific question in this instance. And 15 mm is a focal length which I would find most useful if that was all I had, one which isn't available in the Olympus line. As for cost, there really isn't much in it, between Olympus and Pana / Leica. However, there is a quality to the optics of Leica lenses which I really like. 😊👍
Wonderful. Thank you for your always in depth answers. I’m in the market for a new prime lens and just wanted your opinion. And you’ve answered perfectly. I’ll look forward to your adventures buddy. Thank you for your content. 😊
Great photos Dave..,
I’ve spent many a happy hour sitting on that bluff, it’s one of my favourite locations in North Wales.
Yes mate, very conducive to just parking yourself on a rock and enjoying the scenery. 😊👍
What absolutely beautiful location, I love the image with the stone wall in the director of the tree. Such A wonderful composition.
Many thanks 😊👍
Great video and incredible images David. 👍👍🇦🇺
Your pain and suffering was im sure worth it for the experience alone, what a lovely looking location and some great conditions, despite the cold. Lovely images at the end , i enjoyed it vicariously so thanks for that !
Cheers Lee 😊👍
Thanks for another excellent video Dave. Kind regards Robin
Cheers Robin, thanks so much for tuning in, always appreciate your generous support and feedback 😊👍
Lovely to see that big smile back on your face mate
Cheers mate - been a while! 😁👍
Nice images David, but particularly like the last one : epic!
Hi David, thank you for sharing beautiful images of the Welsh landscape…..stunning. Take a flask of tea with you next time to warm yourself.
I'd have had to pour it over my hands though!! 😂👍
Its always been a magic spot for me.I remember going there with Dad when I was 17 . Da iawn
Absolutely stunning great video and wonderful images thank you Burt
Cheers Burt, thanks so much for tuning in as always 😊👍
Light, it's all about light. Great video Griff, and yes, I et it was parky there. Thanks for the upload, much appreciated, excellent images
Cheers Taff, you're quite right. When I do photography lectures and presentations, one of the things I share are my 6 essential things necessary to make any sort of image. Items 1 and 2 are Location and Light. Without those you might as well leave the camera in the car and just enjoy the scenery. 😊👍
Some wonderful images David
Thanks a lot, Chris, appreciate you taking the time to leave some feedback. So glad you enjoyed it 😊👍
That's my favourite location for astro photography but I've also done sunrise and it really is magical there.
Fabulous! Great images. I could feel the cold in your hands, and just wish I could have been there.
Keep sharing your experiences and your art.
Thanks so much for watching David, really glad you enjoyed it. And thank you for taking the time to leave such generous feedback 😊👍
I love the last 2 shots on your Vlog David. You get superb light in that valley don't you? A couple of years ago we got lost coming off Nantlle Ridge and got back to the car about 2 hours later than intended just as the sun was starting to set - it was some of the most spectacular lighting I've ever seen anywhere ever in Rhydd Ddu and along the ridge and on Mynydd Mawr. Well worth getting lost for! All the best, Phil.
Hello Phil, yes it's one of those places where the valley sides aren't too steep so that you get early morning and late evening light down to the valley floor and coming in through Dyffryn Nantlle. some of the other northern Eryri valleys are quite steep sided and deep so they don't enjoy quite so much good light. 😊👍
Yep, one or two half decent imges! Sorry I didn't comment when I first watched, can't remember why. Certainly just being out is our priority these days, having the camera with me is important and capturing a reasonable image the bonus. Cheers.
Good morning David. I stopped off here last year so I’m in awe of the images that you have taken. Watched from start to finish and thoroughly enjoyed😊😊😊
Thanks a lot, Dave, really glad you enjoyed it 😊👍
Beautiful images David, the cold gets to me now My friend, your videos are always informative and
entertaining, thank you.
Thanks so much for watching, Tony and being good enough to leave such generous feedback 😊👍
Great video David, a lovely area and stunning photos.
Cheers mate, really appreciate you tuning in and taking the time to comment 😊👍
Terrific film of a stunning location.
As another commentator said, it's great to find a photographer who focuses on the art more than the technical.
I know we snappers are always fascinated by equipment and most of us are guilty of pixel peeping (I'll definitely hold my hand up to that), but this video and many of your others are testament to the quote from the great nature photographer, Peter Adams, who stated,
'Photography is not about cameras, gadgets and gizmos. Photography is about photographers. A camera didn’t make a great picture any more than a typewriter wrote a great novel.'
I'm visiting N Wales in a few weeks and feeling really inspired at the prospect. Thank you so much 👏
Thanks a lot, Gerrard, really appreciate your very generous feedback. hope you have fabulous conditions for your visit and an enjoyable and productive time 😊👍
Beautiful shots Mr. G as per usua,l some people don't understand the hardship of a landscape tog early mornings, cold, rain. etc. not like these studio lad's n lasses 😊😊
Very true! 😊👍
Dave, unfortunately your “suffering” is extremely entertaining 😂 Love your work 👍
You're welcome! 😂👍
Lovely video! You had some amazing light there. Love the composition with the stone wall leading to the tree. What do you use for filming? Looks like a prety smooth and clear film camera there. Looking forward to mode video! Grt guido
Hi Guido, I used the DJI Pocket 3 for this one. I also have the Insta 360 Ace Pro and switch between the 2, depending on what I'm up to. Sometimes I take both so I can set up a BTS B camera 😊👍
The old days, a touch or two of single malt, and you would have been warm as toast and clicking away. Drywall/lone tree photo is exceptional.
As you may have seen on other videos, I do like a single malt. But not usually quite that early in the day! 😊👍
Great images as usual. It’s such a lovely place. Well done for sticking it out on a freezing morning. i was there at the beginning of October last year and my god it was cold then especially when the wind blew.
Hello Keith, yes the wind does rather tend to get funnelled along the Eryri valleys a bit! 😊👍
Great video always very natural. Great pronunciation of the Welsh names
Cheers Geoff, well I am a native with intermediate Welsh as a 2nd language 😊👍
Such a great video of a beautiful location David many thanks. Also thank you so much for no adverts and sponsorship it's refreshingly nice
Also for me the shot with the wall blending into the tree is a stunner again many thanks
Many thanks for watching and being good enough to comment, much appreciated 😊👍
Your penultimate image was far and away 'The best' - The stone wall and tree behind. Yes, where you were standing when you ended the vlog, Dai - Cheers H
Thanks a lot H, it is a bit of a standard image from there, but I only tend to take advantage of it when the light is just right. Many times I've been there and haven't bothered with it. 😊👍
That was spectacular.
Cheers Tim, thanks a lot for tuning in 😊👍
Cracking set of images Dave, love that place. Nice to knowthat as I have got older I feel that cold so much more than I did. My youngest dragged me out last night to see the Aurora and as nice as it was the cold got into my old bones and I could not warm up.. to top it off my gear these days isn't designed to capture night photography although his fast lens was putting a smile on his face as the red spikes appeared ojn the back of the camera. Love that shot of the olf building and the tree - I have seen you do it before as wellas Steve Onions but thatshot in this epiosdre was a belter... glad it was worth getting cold for. atb Al
Cheers Al, honestly I'm thinking of putting some weight back on as I never used to worry about the cold while lugging around 30lbs of blubber! 😂👍
Top Drawer ...as always
For Gloves after months of hunting " Dakine " from Tiso ..Is what i wear . I even added another thinner pair as an under glove to the already under glove that i use to operate the live screen
Yeah I have some Valleretts, but only remembered the bloody liners! 😊👍
Hi David. Am so glad your back and taking us mortals on your photography trips.
The image with the Ash, superb.
P:S get some heated gloves or pocket hand warmers.
Cheers Gary, really glad you enjoyed it. To be honest I have both of those items but completely forgot to take them with me!! 😂👍
Lovely video, thanks for the great content and inspiration!
Thanks so much for watching, so glad you enjoyed it. Really appreciate you taking the time to leave such generous feedback 😊👍
Nice video David. I see you are using the Kase circular magnetic filters now. I am thinking of changing to these , especially now that the new OM1mkII has the in built Grad ND.
Hi Roger, I've actually been using these for the last two or three years. With a 77mm set and one or two step up rings they fit all of my m4/3 lenses nicely, and are so light and easy to carry I can't imagine using any other sort of system. And I have no problems with the three stop GND. I've never really felt the need to slide it up and down, and of course it rotates. So, for now I doubt that I'll be considering an upgrade to the Mk2. 😊👍
@@DGriffGallery Thanks David. Did you make a video on using the Kase filters ? If you did, I must have missed that one.
@@rogerhance5883 Hi Roger, no I didn't. They have quite enough ambassadors for their brand as it is without me adding further free publicity! 😁👍
@@DGriffGallery True. 👍
'having said all that drivel'.. love it!
Well, most of it seems to turns out to be random musings of little consequence ... 😊👍
Thanks for posting the video and the images. Loved the pictures and the 9mm Leica image is my favourite. Must try and find the location when I’m next in the area although I guess sunrise in May will be at stupid o clock! Thanks again. I appreciate your videos and images very much.
Cheers Trevor, it may be stupid o'clock, but at least it'll be a bit warmer! 😁👍
Great images worth the cold Dave
Cheers, thanks a lot for watching. So glad you enjoyed it and really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment 😊👍
Thank you David, terrific images. BTW what is the brand of the bracket and base that you used on your OM-5? I liked how the base clipped into the strap around your body.
Hi Peter. It's a Peak Design capture clip. Initially designed to be clamped to a backpack strap. But I use it with a camera strap and and fixing plate on the camera base as a quick release solution.
@@DGriffGallery it worked really well. I am always worried about putting my OM-5 on a tripod as the OM-5 fascia around the thread is not robust, but your set-up looks to be a good solution; and efficient. Thank you.
Gorgeous set Dave. Looking forward to May 11th.
What's happening on May 11th? 😁👍
@@DGriffGallery Have I got the date wrong? Llandwynn Island meet?
@@terryrees8574 No mate, I was taking the piss!! 😂👍
Thank you for such a good and fine content. Cheers
Thanks so much for watching! 😊👍
Watched this last night. What a beautiful place. You need to get a pair of warmer gloves 😅.
Great video!
I have a pair of warmer gloves.What I need is to remember to take them with me!! 😁👍
@@DGriffGallery haahaa, isn't that always the way it goes. 😂
Tell Gary you’re not boring either ;-)
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Such beautiful images. You need to invest in some warmer gloves 😂. Great stuff thoroughly enjoyed that, thank you.
Hi Paul, not so much a need to invest in warmer gloves but to remember to bring a bloody things!! 😂👍
@@DGriffGallery 😂
Aww... Dave, I'm disappointed. You could have got some good images of those lovely plastic boats in that light.🤣 Joking aside, great images mate.
Oh no! You're right, if only I'd thought of that. What a missed opportunity! And those plastic mouldings are so exceptionally aesthetic. Oh well, there's always next time ... 😁👍
The couple of times I’ve parked there the gate has been locked. How do you get in?
The angling club which owns the fishing rights started locking the gate during the pandemic. Not sure why, because it's the easiest thing in the world to climb over! And, of course, it's in the open air, so health and safety concerns were somewhat ludicrous at the time. The land around the lake, however, is national park, and they actually don't have any legal right to prevent access, they just own the fishing rights to the lake itself. Although, these days it remains unlocked and there was no sign of any any chain and padlock on this visit 😊👍
@@DGriffGallery easy to climb for a nimble chap like yourself maybe Dave but for a near 60 year old short legged portly dude like me it’s Everest! 😂
D Griff who loves snowdonia 🤔sounds very familiar ha . Is your second name Griffiths
Good guess! 😁👍
@@DGriffGallery ha nice mine is the same only my first name is Daniel . I go to snowdonia Anglesey and on the Llyn peninsula once a month then swap to the Lake District . This is a hard question for me But if you could only go to one place for ever in snowdonia where would it be ?
@@avantgarde8402 Hi Daniel, that's a really tough question to answer. It depends on the context, I'm afraid. So I can't give you a single reply. However, ideally my choice would be The Glyderau / Tryfan, but that would only be if I could have the place to myself. These days I only visit this area quite rarely when it's reasonable to expect it to be quieter than usual. So if I were forced to make a choice with circumstances being the way they are in real life, then that would be to base myself at Rhyd Ddu. This location is much quieter, and provides a wide range of opportunities for photography within walking distance at all times of year. 😊👍
@@DGriffGallery ha good choices . It’s so hard to answer that question and everyone who I ask can never give a straight answer I can’t my self . Like you said I absolutely agree there something about the ogwen valley especially when it’s overcast rugged grey very primeval . I seen your pictures of capel curig on google I always call into Llynnau mymbyr lovely place . And my last few Wales walks have been close to rhyd ddu I was at the twin lakes above nantmor hostel it’s very nice good views of cnicht
Fantastic video, I really appreciate your sensitive and reflective commentary. It was classically an artist suffering for his art - hope you've defrosted?
Hello Paul, thank you so much for your generous feedback. Yes, it was a bit of an "I've suffered for my art, now it's your turn!" shoot! 😂👍
Wonderful images, Dave.
Many thanks, David, really glad you enjoyed it 😊👍