Llanberis Pass, a photo from Gwynedd, Wales

Photographer's Note

This shot was taken around this time last year and is indicative of the current UK weather conditions. It is a shot looking down the Llanberis pass in North Wales with Mount Snowdon behind me as I took the shot. The road, which is just out of shot to my right here is one of the most scenic and awe inspiring roads I have ever travelled down and I have been up and down it many, many times and it never fails to blow me away with it's atmosphere of eternal majesty. Unfortunately you can't get a sense of that from this shot so I urge you to visit if you are ever in the UK and you'll see what I mean.

Enjoy.

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timecapturer (30226) 2013-01-26 2:58

Hi Michael
the snow theme is topical at the moment with so many wonderful shots being posted. Like this one as it is a different take and so striking in B&W. Sharp fg detailing and an enticing comosition that is full of wonderful textures and tones. Like it a lot!

Enjoy the weekend - Brian.

willperrett (2955) 2013-01-26 3:22

Hello Michael
I see you've invested in Nik Silver FX Pro! You probably know my penchant for monochrome, so I was immediately drawn to this photograph. It's a good choice for b/w treatment, and it seems to emphasise the cold and bleak atmosphere. Beautifully framed, and well exposed (always a challenge in snow, which as I'm sure you know, often fools light meters into under-exposure). Lovely work.
Regards
Will

Kamilutka (3207) 2013-01-26 3:54

Hello Michael,
very nice quality B&W photography with excellent composition. The whole place looks quite severe and the winter season only highlights this atmosphere. Very well balanced contrast and sharpness.
Thanks for sharing
Regards
Kamila

Sonata11 (28235) 2013-01-26 8:31

Hi Micheal,
wnoderful composition and fabulous framing winter scenery in B&W color which making this image special. Great quality and technically fantastic. Like it a lot. My congratulation.
All the best and have a great WE,
Barbara

dkmurphys (36727) 2013-01-26 10:24

Hi Mike,
A true picturesque scene in a great artistic result. I like it a lot, have a good rest of the weekend.

Daniel

ACL1978 (5729) 2013-01-26 16:02

Great stark B&W, Mike - there's a bit of a wasteland shot to this, with the snow, clouded sky, barren tree and faraway cabin (I think?) adding scale to the shot. I like the creative border as well, giving it an old snapshot look.

I wish we'd get some decent snow that would stick so I could contribute my own snow shots to the recent onslaught, but everything we get seems to be gone the next day, even when it's a few inches!

Andrew

Noel_Byrne (7259) 2013-01-27 6:50

Hi Michael,
There is a great sense of barren majesty in your shot, and it does like a s pentacle place. The tree in the right foreground makes it seem quite desolate, but nonetheless beautiful. Really good choice of black and white which sets a wonderful somber mood.
All the best
Noel