Ystradfellte

I'd noticed the slow swirl when I visited last winter, and wondered what would happen when the Autumn leaves fell into the water. This is the result, hope you like it. Thanks very much to everyone, particularly those who have taken the time to comment and 'Fave'.

Here's another from my recent trip to the Brecons. Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf on the Afon Nedd Fechan has to be one of my favourite waterfalls, and I was lucky enough to be able to pay a return visit at my favourite time of year - early Autumn. The leaves are beginning to change colour and fall into the river, swirling around in the water and sometimes collecting on the rocks.

One of Wales' finest falls after a week of autumn rain. The spray was such that this was as close as I could get without the camera getting soaked, and the noise was tremendous! It was still possible to walk behind the falls, but Monty Dog and I got very wet - he wasn't impressed....

You know how it is, some pictures are easy to take, just point and shoot, but others are a little more challenging. So, here I was crouching down beneath a cliff, up to my ankles in water, hiding behind boulders to keep out of the way of other Togs, in the pouring rain and just praying the effort would be worthwhile.
The other Togs were showing varying levels of commitment - or stupidity depending on your point of view. Two were sticking with it, one young lad was understandably reluctant to get his new camera out from its protective bin-bag wrapper, and the other two baled out early to go and photograph a toad. These are a lovely set of falls, especially when the flow is good. Definitely worth a visit, whatever the weather!

I had taken a chance going down to Pontneddfechan, hoping to catch the waterfalls in autumnal raiment before the forecast storms blew all the leaves off. The promised 'Sunshine and showers' turned out to be 'Drizzle and downpours', so it was a real struggle trying to keep the rain and the spray off the lens. By the time I got to this waterfall, my mood was as black as this picture.
I had planned to go with Mark W, but he had to cancel due to more pressing matters. I reported back that he probably hadn't missed much and I grumbled about everything getting soaked. He offered a solution that was both simple and a complete anathema to a Goretex wearing outdoor type like me - an umbrella.

Having just dunked my camera in the river I dried it off and made my way to the other side, passing behind the waterfall en route. I lined up another low down shot, this time on a nice flat solid rock, and fired away. I got this one in the bag and then the water inside the camera did it's worst.
Play time over for the day....

Latest medical bulletin. After days in Intensive Care (Airing Cupboard, Rice Jar) we are pleased to report that the patient is making a good recovery, though they may not have full use of their flash unit.

just for a change...........

I've had this shot in mind for a while, and finally was in the right place at the right time to try it. This is the waterfall known as Sgwd y Pannwr on the Afon Mellte in the southern part of the Brecon Beacons, Wales. The Afon Mellte is flowing more or less north to south at this point, which means at certain times of the day the sun will be shining up the valley and onto the falls. The effect I was looking for was the sun lighting up the spray from the falls. The chances seemed to be increased by visiting in the winter before the trees came into leaf, and the with the sun relatively low in the sky. The leafless tree branches casting shadows across the falls through the spray was an unexpected bonus. Hope you like it.

Another from a fine day out in Waterfall Country a few weeks ago. This is Sgwd y Pannwr on the Afon Mellte in the southern part of the Brecon Beacons, Wales. Last time I was here there was a fallen tree right across this scene, but it looks like last winter's floods have carried it away. Autumn is the best time to visit, when the trees are colouring up and the light is a bit more subdued.

After last week's vast panorama I though I would try the opposite this week. This is a close up of Sgwd y Pannwr on the Afon Mellte in the southern part of the Brecon Beacons, Wales. This is such a fine area and there is so much to play with. Autumn is the best time to visit, when the trees are colouring up and the light is a bit more subdued.

I really should make more of an attempt to remember the names of some of these falls.......

This shot from directly in front of the falls has picked up the fine mist that the falls produce.

It was good to be back in the waterfall country of South Wales the other day. This area is special, and is always worth a visit on a still bright day in autumn when the leaves are turning but haven't yet been blown from the trees by storms. The valley of the Nedd Fechan is a particular favourite, with several sets of fine falls such as this one - Sgwd Ddwli Isaf. The summer had been particularly dry in South Wales with several reservoirs emptying completely but in recent weeks normal service has been resumed, the rain has fallen and the waterfalls have begun to flow again.

Right - enough of the big city, it's back to my roots!

This is the rather lovely Sgwd Gwladys waterfall in the Brecon Beacons, given a B&W makeover.

I failed miserably to get to Waterfall Country to capture the Autumnal colours this year, so I've dug one out from last year. This is one of my favourite places, Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf on the Afon Nedd Fechan on the south side of the Brecon Beacons in Wales.
Along with the usual trials and tribulations involved in landscape photography I also had to put up with my small dog fretting about me standing in the middle of a river while I was trying to get this shot. To be fair, he did have a point, on a previous visit to the area I managed to drown a camera when the tripod tipped over into the water....

There are few benefits of dismal grey damp winter weather - but at least it gives you the chance to have a second look at the archives. Every now and again there is the chance of coming across something previously overlooked, like this one. This is the rather lovely waterfall of Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf in the Brecon Beacons of Wales, caught in early autumn colours.

Hello again.

I know you will be disappointed that I haven't posted a shot of a tree at Croome, but I hope you won't mind a waterfall pic from the archives. :0))

This is Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf in waterfall country in South Wales, taken in early autumn.

Hopefully will be able to stray a bit further than Worcestershire in the not too distant future.

ain't got a clue what its called!

Another shot from a memorable day in Welsh Waterfall country, one of my favourite places of escape.

This is Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf on the Afon Nedd Fechan in the southern part of the Brecon Beacons, Wales.

The low sun was shining up the valley and onto the falls lighting up the swirl in the river, and the falls themselves.

Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn on a dark and murky winter's day, ideal for a wander in waterfall country!

Another of the 'Four Waterfalls' of Ystradfellte, Brecon.

The very lovely Sgwd Gwladys on a beautiful early autumn day, on the last weekend before Wales got fully locked down. Waterfall country with the trees in their autumn colours is the best time to visit so I'm glad I was able to take this opportunity.

This is one of my favourite places, Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf on the Afon Nedd Fechan on the south side of the Brecon Beacons in Wales. One of the challenges with going back to photograph a favourite place is trying to get a new angle on it, otherwise it will simply be repeating what you did last time. I haven't been here for a couple of years, and it was fascinating to see how things have changed such as new trees, and the shape of the river bed. It also helped that the light was much better than the dark and damp conditions I experienced last time. Hope you like it - I know I enjoyed being there.

Lots of foam and spray on the Nedd Fechan after heavy rain.

This is a picture of the lower Sgwd Ddwli falls on the river Neddfechan in Wales. As the water levels were not that high it was possible to get quite close on the very slippery river bed.

Probably the finest of the falls in Waterfall Country in South Wales. Just managed to catch this before a coach load of technicolour clad tourists arrived and spread out on the ledge behind the falls. If you want the place to yourself, come on a weekday!

Thanks very much for looking.

Probably the finest and most celebrated of the falls in Waterfall Country in South Wales. Even on a grim and murky day there will still be lots of visitors, so get there early if you want the place to yourself. Oh, and bring some wellies if you want to try this one. Last time I was here I managed to drown my previous camera but fortunately things went a little more according to plan this time. It didn't stop Monty fretting away on the bank though.

The second shot from a memorable day in Welsh Waterfall country that hopefully shows why this a location I keep returning to.

This is Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf on the Afon Nedd Fechan in the southern part of the Brecon Beacons, Wales.

Again the Afon Nedd Fechan is flowing more or less north to south at this point, which means at certain times of the day the sun will be shining up the valley and onto the falls. The effect I was looking for was the sun lighting up the spray from the falls. These falls do kick out quite a lot of spray, and so the effect was quite pronounced.

Hope you like it.

Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf on the Afon Nedd Fechan has to be one of my favourite waterfalls, and I was lucky enough to be able to pay a return visit at my favourite time of year - early Autumn.

Up-close and personal with the Lower falls of Sgwd-Isaf-Clwn-gwyn. Rather more dynamic than the possibly restful images of the series so far. I couldn't use the 30 second exposure that I used before, the Nikon isn't fitted with a windscreen wiper!

Another from Waterfall Country in the early autumn. This is the Horsehoe Falls, Sgwd-y-Bedol, on theAfon Nedd Fechan. You can just about get really low, just above the rushing water, but be prepared for muddy knees.

Up close and personal with Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn on the Afon Mellt last autumn. There is something exhiliarating gettng really close to rushing water like this.