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darosa 
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 Topic: DM: Spring 2014 mini meets in northwest WalesPosted: 10 June 2014 at 01:16 |
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When I announced our plan to visit northwest Wales in May/June, Alan (from Bangor) and Richard(T), both 'connaisseurs' of this part of the world, suggested a mini Dyxum meet.
It's always a pleasure to meet Dyxumers and so we actually had two meets!  Let's start with the June 1 meet on Anglesey. And of course first of all the group shot: 1  a6000 + Sony 10-18/4 from left to right: mrs darosa aka Marjo, darosa/Leo, Richard(T) and Alan(frombangor). Also present but invisible under the table is Dyxum dog Dipper This shot was taken in the darosa campervan during a spell of inevitable Welsh rain ... We started our exploration of Anglesey at the South Stack Cliffs: spectacular coastal scenery with bird cliffs and a famous lighthouse. 2 Guillemots, South Stack Cliffs  3 Peregrine with chick  These were taken with the a99 + Sony AF Reflex 500/8 (handheld). This is really a very good lens, lightweight, sharp and AF is spot on usually. 4 The lighthouse  a6000 + Sony 10-18/4 |
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alanfrombangor
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Posted: 10 June 2014 at 07:49 |
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A very enjoyable mini-meet, it was good to meet Leo and family and also to go shooting with Richard, we'd met previously for a pint when he was working in Bangor.
5. South Stack lighthouse (A55 and CZ 16-80) 
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MichelvA
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Posted: 11 June 2014 at 08:30 |
Wonderful Leo. More please 
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MichelvA
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Posted: 11 June 2014 at 08:32 |
Lovely viewpoint with the flowers on the foreground. The shot is rotated i'm afraid - check the horizon. TFS Alan.
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alanfrombangor
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Posted: 11 June 2014 at 12:16 |
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Michele, you are the new Brettania
 Richard, you you want to post any from South Stack before we move on to Parys mountain? |
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darosa
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Posted: 11 June 2014 at 12:33 |
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[QUOTE=alanfrombangor] Michele, you are the new Brettania
But I must say I noticed it too Alan.Thanks for your comments Michele. New posts are coming soon: we must show Parys to Dyxum (but preferably after Richard has contributed his SSS (South Stack shots)). |
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pegelli
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Posted: 11 June 2014 at 14:10 |
Btw, the dust bunny dusters also found something, on the horizon about 1/5th from the left  Lovely shots btw, must have been a great location and the group shot is priceless. Was that taken after the walk, you all look a bit tired and ragged (except Marjo of course  )?Looking forward to more, North Wales is certainly on my list of "places to visit". Last time I was there (and climbed part of mount Snowdon) was more than 20 years ago, so it has been way too long to go back. Edited by pegelli - 11 June 2014 at 16:24 |
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alanfrombangor
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Posted: 12 June 2014 at 07:57 |
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Aaargh, thanks for pointing out the dreaded dust bunnies, Pieter. And you have to come for a ride on the Welsh Highland Railway.
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darosa
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Posted: 14 June 2014 at 11:48 |
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This a a place holder for Richard's South Stack shots
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Posted: 17 June 2014 at 11:28 |
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Parys Mountain is an incredible place. It is the site of a large copper mine that was extensively exploited in the late 18th century.
I was very glad Alan mentioned it as a possible site for our meet because it is not that prominent on the must-see locations in the tourist info on Anglesey. To my great surprise, it reminded me very much of Landmannalaugar in Iceland. The two places must share a number of geological elements as both display a wide spectrum of colors including brown, red, purple, yellow and blue. First of all a few overview shots to give you a 'feel' of the place: 1 Parys Mountain  2 Mynydd Parys (as it is called in Welsh)  3 Purple, red and yellow  4 And a bluer shade of pale  Edited by darosa - 17 June 2014 at 14:29 |
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darosa
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Posted: 17 June 2014 at 11:36 |
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On to some details.
I noticed a little stream with some fantastic colours and patterns in the water and the stones: 5 Copper stream  6 Copper stream _ 2  7 Copper stream _ 3  And who'd expect this in Wales: 8 Drought  9 And the earth cracked  BTW: all photos taken with A99 + CZ 24-70/2.8; full exif inside |
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Posted: 17 June 2014 at 12:45 |
Very colourful images of this beautiful place, Leo. Carefully composed and tastefully processed. I particularly like the copper streams, we have an Icelandic equivalent on the wall. We hope to be in Landmannalaugar to see the resemblance for ourselves, we are planning somewhere next week. Paul |
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Posted: 17 June 2014 at 14:28 |
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Thanks Paul!
And you must bring back excellent shots from Landmannalaugar! I hope you have plenty of time there (at least a day). |
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Posted: 17 June 2014 at 16:12 |
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wonderful shots of the copper mine site; wonder if you're allowed to bring a hammer to crack a few of those rocks
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