Cader or Cadair? Agree to disagree?
Few mountains spark debate quite like Cadair or Cader Idris. Is it a matter of language, history, or local pride? Maybe all three. Add in a giant, a legend, and breathtaking views, and it’s easy to see why this peak inspires such passion.
Is that a crater from a comet?
Llyn Cau on Cadair Idris looks like a crater from a comet strike, but its story is far more icy. Formed by glaciers in the last Ice Age, this dramatic view is one of Snowdonia’s most striking.
The perfect sunset
A perfect sunset isn’t just luck. It’s timing, clouds, and patience. Discover why the best colours often appear after the sun has set.
The Dragon’s Breath
Locals call it the Dragon’s Breath: a rolling cloud inversion over the Mawddach Estuary that transforms the valley into a mythical, otherworldly landscape.
Shooting in raw
Shooting in RAW won’t give you instant results, but with editing it unlocks more detail, depth, and control than JPEG ever can.
Composition and the fibonacci principle
The Fibonacci sequence isn’t just maths, it’s a natural pattern found in shells, trees, and flowers. Learn how it can guide composition in photography.
“No filter!” Not quite.
“No filter”? Smartphones apply automatic edits to every photo. The difference is whether your picture reflects the phone’s programming or your own vision.
That doesn’t look right!
Ever looked at a landscape photo and thought, “that doesn’t look right”? The effect is often down to lens choice, with most phone cameras using wide angle lenses that make scenes look flatter, while telephoto lenses compress and dramatise the view.