Capel Curig

[MX5]

Capel Curig is close to the wettest place in Britain ... and yesterday it didn't let us down. I stepped in to lead an 'easy' 9 miler. Actually my original plan was a circular but in the end decided to end at Betws-y-Coed as our coach driver had parked there (and the rain was quite heavy at times). Anyway there's more to do in Betws.

1. Looking across at Moel Siabod (2861')


2. Tŷ Hyll


3. Where the A5 crosses the Afon Llugwy near Tŷ Hyll


4. A small falls near the Miners Bridge


5. Afon Llugwy Under the Miners Bridge


6. Route


40D plus 17-40L. Typically 200ISO F/4 1/200.

Feel free to report technical or narrative blunders.

Thanks for stopping by.

[paul linton]

Re: Capel Curig

Great set MX5, Having just spent a week in wales i can relate to all your images,lovely green hillsides, but low cloud,mist and very wet rain typical British summer.Still your images bring the scenery to life.

Paul

[Hereford_EOS2]

Re: Capel Curig

Another great set MX5, you always produce great images whatever the weather.
I always love photos from the "land of my fathers".
I have never visited Tŷ Hyll (Ugly House) despite having driven along that road many times.

[Les McLean]

Re: Capel Curig

Good set, first is my pick, moody/broody sky makes this image. I'd be tempted to crop a bit from the bottom to just under where the path starts on the right, allowing your eyes a natural diagonal flow from bottom right.

[celtex]

Re: Capel Curig

Nice shots, been past it many times, never understood why it is called the ugly house though - I quite like it

[MX5]

Re: Capel Curig

Thanks everyone. I've lost count of the number of times I've driven on the A5 between Betws-y-Coed and Capel Curig. But haven't walked the countryside north of it many times. Naturally very muddy, very green and pleasant.

That broody sky became a very heavy rain shortly after we had eaten in the open ... just as we got into a wood.

The very high humidy in the wooded areas played havoc keeping my lens clear.

[Nathaniel]

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Beautiful pics MX5. I can't choose any one as my favourite. Many thanks for sharing, as always.

[raymon]

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Hi MX5, I'm with Nat on this one can't pick a Fvourite this time, love the N/Wales countryside.

Ray

[MX5]

Re: Capel Curig

Thanks Nat and Ray.

[DeeGee]

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I'm another that can't pick a fave. Some stunning scenes.

[MX5]

Re: Capel Curig

Thanks Di - Wet and slate goes together so well - even Blaenau Ffestiniog's spoil tips looks nice on a wet day

[SamFisher]

Re: Capel Curig

Looks like a beautiful and interesting walk
Great shots

Mike