Landscape Photography at Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey

Join me for some landscape photography at Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey, North Wales.
In this landscape photography location shoot at Llanddwyn Island, Newborough on Anglesey, I'm joined by fellow photographer and vlogger, Darren Knight (Darren's KZread Channel: kzread.info/dron/PSa.html.... It's an absolute pleasure to spend time with Darren again having first met him at the Landscape Photography on KZread meet up in Keswick, last September. I'd been a subscriber to Darren's channel for a while and really enjoy his laid back approach and, most importantly the excellent photographic work he produces.
So when he mentioned he was coming to North Wales, I jumped at the chance of spending time with him out shooting landscapes and of course, happy to offer a few pointers about locations in the mountains of Snowdonia where he could get the most from his time here on these short winter days.
We were very lucky with the weather conditions on the day we elected to spend on the Anglesey coast. Although the light was uninspiring, there was interesting contrast in the sky and the forecasted rain held off. We started out at St Cwyfan's Church in the Sea, Aberffraw for a couple of hours in the morning, but I didn't vlog that. I've just added in some stills captured there. It was a nice change to be out with the camera and just concentrating on landscape photography rather than making a video!
But this vlog concentrates on the afternoon we spent on Newborough Beach and on Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey. While Darren was looking to add to his impressive portfolio with some of the classic Llanddwyn Island shots, I hunted around for a few alternative perspectives. More as an exercise in scouting for a revisit in better light, but also to allow Darren a bit of breathing space to enjoy his time here.
None of Darren's images are included because you'll need to look out for his own vlog to see how he got on, but he did seem to enjoy himself here and we even managed to get off the island before the tide cut us off!
Thank you so much for watching my landscape photography channel. Please do comment and share your thoughts - I always reply to every single comment. And if you haven't done it already, why not subscribe and join me next time!
My budget camera equipment ...
Camera: Nikon D5500
Lenses: Nikkor 18 - 200mm, Tokina 11 - 16mm ATX Pro, Nikkor 35mm 1.8G prime.
Filmed on iPhone 7 Plus with Filmic Pro 6 and DJI Spark drone. Audio: Rode VideoMicro / Boya lav mic.
Produced and mixed with DaVinci Resolve 15.
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  • @DarrenKnightPhoto
    @DarrenKnightPhoto5 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic video Dave and can I say a huge thank you to you and Jan for being such great hosts. Your images of the small lighthouse were fantastic and this is a place I’d love to return too. D Griff, a real gentleman 🙏

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Total pleasure, mate. Oh and I tracked down the exact spot I was on about: Landguard Point, Felixstowe ... www.google.com/maps/place/Landguard+Point/@51.9462705,1.3182367,7585m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x47d97733a3922437:0xb710533b3a40f488!8m2!3d51.9325555!4d1.3195241👍

  • @BMRTV
    @BMRTV4 жыл бұрын

    15:17 The soft glow on the building and ground in front of it are masterful touches.

  • @deryckstorey4826
    @deryckstorey48265 жыл бұрын

    Another enjoyable vlog with some wonderful images showing you don't have to always take the 'iconic' photo.

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Deryck, I'm lucky to be able to go for the iconic shots when the conditions are better.

  • @SteveZodiac777
    @SteveZodiac777 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like a "target rich environment" and you certainly made the best of it with some beautiful shots!

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    Жыл бұрын

    😊👍

  • @jscook54
    @jscook545 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are wonderful lessons. You talked about exposing to the right. I had heard that often, BUT you explained why! So clearly. So much other good information as well. Thank you.

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, Janet. I really appreciate it. Sometimes you put these things together and wonder if they'll be a bit helpful as well as a bit of entertainment. 😀

  • @GaryGough
    @GaryGough5 жыл бұрын

    The picture you took whilst involuntarily BASE jumping was sublime. Another great video Dave 👍🏻

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    hahaha I managed the take without being to "ruffled" but I thought I was a goner for a second!

  • @tonyb2760
    @tonyb27605 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work again. Thanks for sharing

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks as always Tony - delighted to still be keeping you entertained! 👍

  • @rowej1000
    @rowej10005 жыл бұрын

    Great video. What a wonderful place. I've not been since I was a nipper. Brought back some memories. Wonderful shots. It's a pleasure to watch you at work.

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much much for watching. So glad you enjoyed it 👍

  • @musicnature4
    @musicnature45 жыл бұрын

    Great hobby I love landscape and Nature photography! very beautiful place. thanks for sharing my friend!

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching, I really appreciate it 👍

  • @robertjones769
    @robertjones7695 жыл бұрын

    thanks David, another great vlog! The final 2 images are superb and are definitely my favourites. Thanks as always for your time and effort - I am now off to check out Darren's channel. Thanks again and see you on the next one.

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Robert - Darren is definitely well worth following - he's a great photographer and an engaging vlogger! 👍

  • @verdonrocksphotography3510
    @verdonrocksphotography35105 жыл бұрын

    always big fun to be out with somebody who share the same passion as photography is......lot of good conversation and tips, thank you for sharing very enjoyable outing, cheers Verdon!

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Verdon. I always enjoy meeting up with friends I've made online. Maybe one day you can show me around your patch! 👍

  • @verdonrocksphotography3510

    @verdonrocksphotography3510

    5 жыл бұрын

    would be just awesome,,,,,,,

  • @JamesRBurnsVLOG
    @JamesRBurnsVLOG5 жыл бұрын

    You have great attention to detail David. The drone footage at 10:20, what a mono shot that would have been with that lurrrvely curved line👍👍

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes you're right about that - unfortunately my little drone takes terrible stills!

  • @PSTUTORIALSTV
    @PSTUTORIALSTV5 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this Dave, Im glad I have discovered your channel, it was lovely to see this video, with you and Darren collaborating together in this beautiful location. I thourly look forward to enjoying more of your vlogs in future.

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Ben, hope to keep you entertained! 😀👍

  • @kenrees8726
    @kenrees87265 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous video and really beautiful images looks like the light wasn’t very good that day

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Ken. I've certainly been there on better days for light, but to be fair, even though it was flat, we did have some great sky to work with 😀

  • @MrGraeme1961
    @MrGraeme19615 жыл бұрын

    Another fantastic video David, I always watch on the TV. but had to watch again on the Computer just to drop a comment. Always very informative, and I really enjoy the way you take the viewer through your composition and the thought process behind the final image.

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Graeme, wow 2 views for the price of one! Bargain! 😀Great to see you back in form too, with some great Salford shots 👍

  • @SimonBurnCreative
    @SimonBurnCreative5 жыл бұрын

    What a super production, with two great up-and-coming vloggers both in easy reach of 1000 subs! I've said it before, but why not say it again; your presentation skills are very professional and make it very watchable. The image at 15:05 was my favourite. Cheers!

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Simon. 👍I'm working on getting to grips with general fllm-making skills now I have a few under my belt! 😀

  • @SimonBurnCreative

    @SimonBurnCreative

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@DGriffGallery Looking forward to that David.

  • @DarrenJSpoonley
    @DarrenJSpoonley5 жыл бұрын

    Marvelous Vlog David Some stunning images and great to see both you and Darren together in particular at a spot I’ve visited myself Well done guys

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Darren, just about to settle down with your Fall series ... 👍

  • @DarrenJSpoonley

    @DarrenJSpoonley

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David .. you’re too kind :-)

  • @RobOutenPhotography
    @RobOutenPhotography5 жыл бұрын

    Great to see more of the island in this vlog David. Another one for the location list, it's getting longer each vlog I'm watching of yours! Thanks for sharing and really enjoyed your images.

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cheers. This is one of those iconic locations so I have a couple of vlogs from here 👍😃

  • @MaliDaviesPhotography
    @MaliDaviesPhotography5 жыл бұрын

    Cracking! great to see you an Darren, some fabulous shots an for fucks sake be careful on them cliffs!! I actually twitched and covered my eyes!! Look forward to seeing Darrens vlog and shots.

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too. To both. Twitched watching it back! And looking forward to Darren's! Thanks a lot mate - and I'll get hold of you after New Year to sort out a little mountain hang out for us - a bit of snow and ice hopefully, with stunning Alpine scenery - deffo, but zero climbing, just a gentle stroll. I kid you not!! 👍

  • @steveh1273
    @steveh12735 жыл бұрын

    To me, that looked like some very interesting light, maybe no bright spots of sun, but still intriguing. It made for an interesting atmosphere. I've been there to the island once, but the tide was in and I wanted to get over to the church in the sea, so I didn't get out to photograph the lighthouses (I'm from the US).

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, thanks ever so much for watching and getting in touch. What a pity the conditions were against you when you visited, but I guess that unlike a lot of my viewers having had first hand experience of the location you can understand the feeling of the place. As it happens the Church in the Sea is my nearest beach, about 5mins from home so I'm there a lot too!

  • @simonharding5696
    @simonharding56965 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, sir. I love the horizontal "layering" of your tower image. Considering the light you had to play with, the colours you captured are stunning, as is the image itself. Keep up the great work, although don't lose your balance like that again! I'm not good with heights and that gave me a "turn" :-)

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Simon. Sorry to scare you - should be more careful!

  • @DanielBennettPHOTOGRAPHY
    @DanielBennettPHOTOGRAPHY5 жыл бұрын

    fantastic vlog there buddy I really enjoyed that, so very informative which was nice. my favourite has to be the last one, the focus stacked image. PS that looked like a bit of a drop there I thought you were a gonna haha.

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate - yeah I was really quite close to getting wet!

  • @rokacsapda
    @rokacsapda5 жыл бұрын

    Amaizing , amaizing , amaizing ! I have been at this place not too long ago but unfortunately i lost all my images from that day :( anyway this place worth to visit more than ones :) thanx to god you did not fell off from the rocks be careful :) enjoyed this video as always I do from you. I hope we meet soon there :) thanx

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Norbert - would love to show you around next time you're in the area 👍

  • @paulcomptonpdphotography
    @paulcomptonpdphotography5 жыл бұрын

    Top stuff mr G. And you got to meet Mr Night rider himself haha different angles well done

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Paul - would love to get you and Denice over here in the New Year 👍

  • @paulcomptonpdphotography

    @paulcomptonpdphotography

    5 жыл бұрын

    100% your on be over in January

  • @BrianHorsey
    @BrianHorsey5 жыл бұрын

    Great vlog, David. As others have said, you teetering on the edge was not easy to watch. I’d not come across Daren Knight’s channel, more tablet time coming up!

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy Darren's stuff too 👍

  • @barryjohnson8194
    @barryjohnson81945 жыл бұрын

    Great vlog David, such a great place to go and shoot at, and every tog has shot there but untill you shoot them yourself its totally different

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Quite right Barry - do let me know when you're next down this way - it's been too long since we last got together! In the New Year maybe?

  • @barryjohnson8194

    @barryjohnson8194

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@DGriffGallery Look forwards to it very much after New Year matey, looking to meet up with Gary before i return home next thursday weather permitting, We also have a new venue for thre camera club, the football club stopped us using there rooms, but dont it by txt late Tuesday night, So we are now at the Conservative Club for meeting but at least we will have heating

  • @thevalleywalker
    @thevalleywalker5 жыл бұрын

    Nice collaboration. Looking forward to seeing what Darren captured too... the images worked well with the conditions you was having... I think my fave was the image where you nearly went for a dip - my heart was in my mouth as you stepped back mate..lol. Always love the way you talk us through your compositions and how you want to present them .

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I can't wait to see Darrens material. What I saw on the back of his camera was very interesting! I was more worried about hauling the bloody camera in after me - I made an instinctive grab for the tripod! 😂😜

  • @JamieOverland
    @JamieOverland5 жыл бұрын

    Blimey David, my bum was pouting when you are standing on that cliff edge shooting the old light boat house😱 You should start your own Welsh photography tourist business, the amount of togs you've been hosted recently! Great to see Darren having fun! Interesting tips there regarding shooting a stop lighter to bring back in post - I normally shoot a shot darker, but your point about introducing noise is a good one. Great video, really enjoyed watching it

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jamie, thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it 👍I'm always very happy to share my enthusiasm for my local patch - Coast and Mountains together - fab! Do let me know if you're even in the area ... 😀

  • @GaryNormanPhoto
    @GaryNormanPhoto5 жыл бұрын

    Two of my favourite vloggers, but let's be honest we nearly lost one!! How close were you to that edge mate??!!?

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, literally right on it - and watching it back, I made a grab for the tripod. No need to drag the bloody camera in too if I took a dip!! 😂😅

  • @MrMartinsanderson91
    @MrMartinsanderson915 жыл бұрын

    Very good vid I Thor with the first image you would have done 2 vertical shots and stitched them together

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hello Martin, I’ll be honest it’s been so long since I made this video I can’t honestly remember exactly what was going through my mind at the time. So I’m not sure whether I’m qualified to answer your comment either way. But what I can say is that I am so pleased that you tuned in and took the time to make contact, so I really hope you enjoyed this video😊👍🏻

  • @JohnHaswellPhotography
    @JohnHaswellPhotography5 жыл бұрын

    Great video, despite the light it looked like a great day. You going to bvs night?

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oh mate I would have loved to, but the date is right in the "lots going on zone". Always a mad workload running up to Xmas - I'm in London the next day with meetings and client entertainment shit. Just couldn't make it work - if only GG had held it over until Jan when there's sod all else going on!

  • @Alan-DPhotos
    @Alan-DPhotos5 жыл бұрын

    Nice one Dave. I think we need to get you away from the island a bit more you look far too comfortable :-D

  • @DGriffGallery

    @DGriffGallery

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha, I'll take "comfortable" any time! 👍