About Me Sorcha

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Elan Valley
Having worked for most of my employed life as a Ranger/Head Ranger here in the beautiful Elan Valley in Mid-Wales, I have found myself entwined in this landscape, in all its wildlife, history, scenery, people and farming. I left my full time post to continue with the things that matter and to farm in the Heart of the Elan Valley and further my creative connection with this wondrous place.The Elan Valley Catchment is 72 square miles of spectacular beauty and abundant wildlife and is known for its series of stunning Victorian built Dams. I support the charity WaterAid who aims to improve Water provision to communities in 27 countries. I was most privileged to be a supporter on a visit to India in 2012. Life is a beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is life, fight for it. - Mother Teresa (1910-1997) Freedom is everything.

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

Good weather continues...

Its been a busy week or so, with much focus on Sheep, sheep and sheep. In between the work there has been beautiful moments of light flowing through the landscape and the winter wildlife is taking its hold. The flocks of redwing thrush and fieldfare have arrived, ring ouzel have been seen. Brambling, kestrel, kite, buzzard, goldfinch are making up the busy bird species this month. Playing with new (second hand) 500mm lens.
F:9 1/80sec ISO 200 35 mm lens
Craig Goch from the hill above, took a trip out once gathering and sorting was complete

Badger Faced Welsh Mountain Sheep
F:5 1/400 ISO 1000 500 mm lens

F:7.1 ISO 2000 1/400 500 mm lens

Our White Hereford x Heifer calf
F:9 ISO 200 1/160 500 mm lens

Looking down Garreg Ddu Reservoir
F:9 ISO 100  1/6 35mm lens



2 comments:

  1. love the blog and I am glad your 500mm lens has been useful. Love your Badger faced sheep and Garreg Ddu photo best. Regards Steven

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  2. Thank you Steven x I still need the practice with it :-)

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