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, 1 March 2017

And snow fluttered down onto the upper hills

It was a white and wintery scene yesterday morning as I looked out from the window. Snow had fallen on the hills and I could not wait to get to my camera. So as soon as jobs were done I rushed off to get some snowy valley shots. The landscape is always amplifies by the snow, a treat to eyes that are so familiar with the landscape. I went out armed with my tripod, an ND filter and 35mm camera. The light was so amazing I hoped the photos I took would do justice to the landscape... and justify the unusual colour the light was casting.

Claerwen Dam F16 1/8 ISO 100 Exp Bias +0.7 35mm

Craig Goch Dam and Reservoir F7.1 1/25 ISO 100 Exp Bias +0.7 35mm

David Vincent Lewis Memorial Bench F8 1/15 ISO 100 Exp Bias +0.7 35mm
I have always loved stopping here, is it the view is it the connection with the bench?

View from the house - easy breakfast view.  F8 1/2 ISO 100 Exp Bias +0.7 35mm

Penygarreg Island and Troedrhiwdrain Planting (Gwaelod) 
F8 1/10 ISO 100 Exp Bias +0.7 35mm

Craig Goch Dam F7.1 1/8 ISO 100 Exp Bias +0.7 35mm

Craig Goch snow touched. F7.1 1/20 ISO 100 Exp Bias +0.7 35mm

Craig Goch a dam for all seasons. F7.1 1/10 ISO 100 Exp Bias +0.7 35mm

Over the stile. F7.1 1/25 ISO 100 Exp Bias +0.7 35mm

I returned back to the farm after and then took out my 100 - 400 lens to get some photos of the livestock and dogs.... I will post those soon for you....

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