Just round the corner from The Peak District National Park…sort of! This is a photo of a mountain road in Wales. The Pass of Llanberis runs through the mountains providing a spectacular view, and runs past Mt Snowdon
To take the photo, I scrambled up the side of the mountain to get a decent view, and also to get me off the road! And I used a 200mm lens, which helps give that kind of aerial view.
I was on a bike and it can be a bit scary as there is no hard shoulder that cyclists can use, so traffic comes round a sharp bend and sees a cyclist in front of them….I especially hated the tourist busses and lorries because you could hear them a mile off, but they took forever to reach you, so you are forever looking over your shoulder!
This would be a pretty cool landscape to cycle through. The traffic would be the only drawback. I am always surprised at how amazing the landscape in the UK is when I see images like this.
Wow – what a breathtaking view, it looks absolutely stunning. I love the atmosphere created by the dark clouds and dramatic sky. Bravo!
I LOVE your blog. Both informative and beautiful!
Fabulous shot, lovely editing and composition. Have a great festive season and look forward to some more beautiful photos in 2014.
cheers
You do amazing work. I am in awe of your work. Amazing gallery. Both your color images and your black and white just shine!
This is a lovely landscape and a great shot
Shot with drama and panache.
magnifique vision !! presque un rêve !!
This is so beautiful!! I really love your photos!!
Excellent photo! Beautiful dramatic mood.
A very dramatic picture – it looks as if the heavens are going to open on you
dramatic mood in a spectacular vista! love the dark vignette that adds to the drama …
plus, i feel with you as i’ve had similar experiences while cycling !!!
Thank you for braving the traffic on the road with your bike as well as climbing the hill to capture this superb image of the pass Tony….peter:)
Wonderful landscape shot – as were your Peak District shots. I keep telling myself that I must get out into the park (I live in Sheffield!) to get some pictures – will definitely try to do so this winter!
beautiful dramatic mood.
Superb treatment for this instantly recognisable (for a Welsh boy) vista – Please tell me you stopped an took on sustenance at famous Pete’s Eats in Llanberis