Wow, what a difference a day makes in photography!

Off to Wales to photograph waterfalls and try something new to solve the problem of no foreground interest: exposure blending and it worked a treat! I'd love to know, what are your tricks for sorting a complete lack of foreground (and no, AI doesn't interest me!)
Despite me getting the wettest that I have ever got on a shoot, my camera dying and my vlogging camera going weird, I had such a blast and I got three shots that I'm REALLY happy with.
I stayed in a fabulous place in Port-nedd-Fechan: Dan Y Coed... please check them out if you are going to visit the Elidir Trails or 4 Waterfall Trails... superb apartment and lots of drying room!
Music - Epidemic Sound
Camera (that did resurrect itself) - Canon EOSR
Filters - Nisi and Lee
Plastic trousers - any wonderful shop that sells these wonderful if unflattering items!
00:00 Elidir Trail, Bannau Brycheiniog
00:55 Photographing Sychryd Waterfall
04:02 Elidir trail
06:42 Photographing Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf
09:00 Sgwd Ddwli Isaf
10:27 Sgwd-Y-Bedol
10:52 Photographing Sgwd Gwladys

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  • @terryroth2855
    @terryroth28554 ай бұрын

    Lots of adversity trying to photograph those Falls. Ya done good with what you had to work with. Some very nice photos.

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Terry. It was such fun. Thank goodness for plastic trousers I say 😂

  • @Room6photography
    @Room6photography4 ай бұрын

    Love those swirly bits and the double exposure shot.

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you. They still make me grin. Appreciated 👍

  • @ChrisPattonPhotography
    @ChrisPattonPhotography3 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed watching that Louise, looks a great location and you got some fantastic shots despite the rain. Really liked the double exposure images, especially that "boom" swirl 😆

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    3 ай бұрын

    Chris it is such a gift of a location. And there’s another trail too… how many booms will that get? 💥😂😂 thanks for the feedback. 👍

  • @paulcunninghamw00dlandph0t0
    @paulcunninghamw00dlandph0t04 ай бұрын

    I had a great time following you on your adventure and was drawn to the images. The waterfalls are beautiful, and the Welsh pronunciation of the areas is well done. Cracking vlog Louise

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you Paul. I studied a few welsh speakers and decided I’d give it a go. 😊. Thanks too re the images. I wanted to experiment even if it me as my a wet butt! 😉😂

  • @nigeltrute4132
    @nigeltrute41324 ай бұрын

    Another brilliant and informative video from Louise.

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    😂 you are too kind sir. Far too kind… 👍😂

  • @DanaPushie
    @DanaPushie4 ай бұрын

    I may never get to Wales as I'm across the big pond in Nova Scotia, Canada; so thank you for the adventure and talking us through your setup. I would love to plan a trip but I'm booked until mid September. I live in hope. Great shots. Thanks Louise.

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Dana, it was my first time in that area. I have never been to Canada… I shall live in hope too 😉. Have a good week 👍😊

  • @Scotphotoamateur
    @Scotphotoamateur4 ай бұрын

    Your double exposure swirly bit is superb

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I confess it still Makes me smile. 😊

  • @DrGruffLes
    @DrGruffLes4 ай бұрын

    Neath Walks are cracking! :D and loads of great views.

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    I know that now 😉 will be back LOTS! 💥

  • @davidpearce2981
    @davidpearce29814 ай бұрын

    I live about 40 minutes from there I’d say autumn mid week is always best colour and volume of water , slower stream is best xx

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    David, I totally concur. I think an autumn return is absolutely in order. A nice solo girl tour 👍 last minute 👍

  • @trevorsneath4665
    @trevorsneath46654 ай бұрын

    I'm with you Louise. I like the little splosh too 🙂

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Trevor. When you have a lot of shots to choose from it can be something rather insignificant that catches your eye. 😊

  • @TrevorSherwin1
    @TrevorSherwin14 ай бұрын

    Wow, so much water. Well done for persevering and coming away with a few cracking photos Louise. Tackle the four falls next time. A great reason to return 👍

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    I am ridiculously excited to do so. Thank you 🙏. A tad less water would be wicked though. 😍

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    I will have to consult your blogs for the 4 falls. You have some cracking shots to inspire Trevor. 👍

  • @TrevorSherwin1

    @TrevorSherwin1

    4 ай бұрын

    @@louisewelcomephotography thank you

  • @CarmaComa
    @CarmaComa4 ай бұрын

    Thank you Louise for an awesome armchair trip for me to Wales in winter, all the way from NZ summer. Some amazing photography and walks there, you certainly are passionate and committed to photography - in that weather!! Well done, keep up the great work 🙂

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you. It was such fun. NZ is truly awe inspiring and I have more than a twinge of envy 😉. Thanks for the feedback, appreciated. 😊

  • @CarmaComa

    @CarmaComa

    4 ай бұрын

    @@louisewelcomephotography gone are the days I could carry that much photography gear around - less is more with my camera setup these days too haha. Well done

  • @benharveyphotography
    @benharveyphotography4 ай бұрын

    Great video Louise, and kudos for the Welsh pronunciations. Some of them had a slight Spanish twist to them 😂 The time blending images work really well especially the swirly foreground. Portfolio shot.

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    Cheers Ben. Spanish 🙈… I tried so hard at my Welsh pronunciation 🙈😳😊. I do like that swirly shot 👍. Thank you Ben

  • @dave57jones
    @dave57jones4 ай бұрын

    Great photos. I only an hour from there , I love going there. Will be taking my sister there at Easter .

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    Oh Dave, it’s beautiful and I’ve only scratched the surface. I hope you and your sister enjoy your time there at Easter. 🐣

  • @thepiratecats801
    @thepiratecats8014 ай бұрын

    Good effort with our names. :) Love the images.

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    I tried and often failed but did try and study. 😊. Thank you 🙏

  • @LeePelling
    @LeePelling4 ай бұрын

    Hi Louise , I really liked the double exposure waterfall shots, they looked really good. Nice to see the same location on different days following that heavy rain, and what a difference it made to that location. Shame about the pocket 3 but glad they sorted it out so quick, hope i dont get the same problem with mine but so far so good, fingers crossed.

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi Lee, thank you… although they were truly fabulous customer service wise. If it does happen video the issue as that was what they needed… ohhh and perhaps go gently with the turning of the screen. I don’t think it made a difference but I’m very careful now 😊. Keep well Lee 👍

  • @georgemason2472
    @georgemason24723 ай бұрын

    Enjoyable video.

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you George, appreciated 👍

  • @sotonrob
    @sotonrob4 ай бұрын

    Nice one Louise 👍

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you Rob, appreciated sir 🙏

  • @colintraveller
    @colintraveller4 ай бұрын

    Top Drawer

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Colin 😊

  • @raybeaumont7670
    @raybeaumont76704 ай бұрын

    It's always been called Bannau Brycheiniog - nothing new, just the national park going woke!

  • @louisewelcomephotography

    @louisewelcomephotography

    4 ай бұрын

    Ahh my bad 🙏thank you.