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.

Thursday, 15 December 2016

The freeze- Elan Valley into Narnia

Playing a little catch up now on the blog here....
It has been hectic with work, puppies and finishing up jobs. The first day of December was "cold, cold and more cold". It was very misty to start so I decided to head out and see if I could get some photos. I couldn't see the dam at Craig Goch for some time, but then it happened, the sun came up and glowed through the mist creating the most amazing light. These photos required no talent, it was just was so terribly beautiful and the photos could not fail to impress...... and I am usually so modest! honest! I could feel my heart racing to capture everything, it was so beautiful, this was so special, this was something to share of the natural beauty being claimed by the elements who were taking a stand here in the Elan Valley. The frost was about an inch long on the fences and branches and so white standing proud in the cold. These are some of the photos from that magical morning.
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Looking down from Craig Goch Dam

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F: 13 1/80 100 ISO 35mm lens

Craig Goch F: 13 1/15 100 ISO 35mm lens

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