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.

Friday, 6 January 2017

A riot of puppies





These are a "few" of the hundreds of pictures of the little darlings we have on the farm. though most have homes and its going to be a quieter place without these little bundles of enjoyment. Have totally loved time wasting with this lot. lol
 
 

 

 

 

 

 



Tuesday, 3 January 2017

After a grey cold day... just as the sun goes down.

Just a couple of shots as the sun set over Lluest Aberceithon in the Elan Valley. I was trying to produce something a little intense and mystical.
F: 16 1/2 ISO 100 35mm lens

F: 16 1/2sec ISO 100 35mm lens

F: 5.6 1/2 ISO 100 35mm Lens graduated filter
I think my favourite as a sliver of the moon sits over the ruin.

F: 16 0.6 sec ISO 100 35mm lens Graduated filter

F: 5.6 1/2sec ISO 100 35mm lens Graduated filter


Sunday, 1 January 2017

Stomping around

As it is the busy Christmas holidays things have been pretty hectic and I have had to dart about with the camera. So feeling as if its mostly snaps than planned trips. I have a few below which I got out briefly. The weather has been changeable which has been good fun. I have mostly stuck to my 35mm lens as it is so versatile.


F: ? 1404 sec ISO 800 35mm lens
Troedrhiwdrain House. Could have lowered the ISO or increased exposure I feel but over all happy with the feel of the shot.

F: 16 1/3 sec ISO 100 35mm lens
Nantgwyllt Chapel of Ease, Foel Tower and Garreg Ddu Viaduct

F: 8 1/25 ISO 125 35mm lens
Looking across Garreg Ddu Reservoir

F: 8 1/25 ISO 160 35mm lens B/W
Ty Marie, Claerwen Valley