Bryn Melyn Photography

Hi on Carnedd y Cribau the small pools reflect the sky as the Snowdon Horeshoe peeks across the valley

The Snowdon range of peaks looms above the valley beyond the sky-pools of Carnedd y Cribau

The disused slate works of Cwmorthin evoke a time when Welsh slate roofed the world and these high valleys echoed to the sound of hundreds of men at work.

With the bulk of Cadair Idris rising beyond them the Cregennan lakes are a popular destination for hikers

In summer the Welsh hills are carpeted with purple Heather

In the hills above the Vale of Ffestiniog lies the tranquil waters of Llyn Morwinion.

One of the most extraordinary ancient momuments in the UK, the stone circle of Bryn Cader Faner can only be reached by a stiff climb into teh lower reaches of the northern Rhinogs.

Just outside Beddgelert the Afon Colwyn completes its descent to its confluence with the Glaslyn via a series of falls

Marking the entrance to Cwm Pennant the stone bridge at Llanfihangel takes the small road acros the Afon Dwyfor

The upper reaches of the Afon Dwyfor in Cwm Pennant occasionally form still pools where Salmon spawn.

Not far from Dinas Mawddwy the hills have a softness as well as a grandeur to them.

The terrace at Dylan's Restaurant offers a wonderful outlook across Criccieth Bay to the ancient castle

The estuaries of the Glaslyn and the Dwyryd merge to form a great expanse of water and sand

At low tide the rocks along the Glaslyn estuary provide opportunties for all kinds of adventures

The setting sun turns everything to liquid gold as it slips into the sea off the shores of Portmeirion's beaches

Peace and tranquilty of the Afon Conwy at Deganwy

The evening is a good time to walk along the coast path at Borth-y-gest

Snowdonia in microcosm

Winter clouds and a dusting of snow hang on the summit of Snowdon seen from across the waters of Llyn-y-Gader

The multiple peaks of Snowdon rise sharply above the waters of Llyn Gwynant glimpsed below

Dramtic formations near the summit of Snowdon

A wind-swept hawthorn tree stands guard above the Dwyryd estuary

Foxgloves are quick to reclaim a deforested area area of woodland. Moelwyn Back stands sentinel beyond.

The site of the old gunpowder factory at Penrhyndeuraeth offers an uninterupted view of Snowdon's western flank

The last traces of the morning mist hang above Llyn Gwynant

The glassy waters of Llyn Gwynant on a perfect New Year's Day

Perfect reflections on Llyn Gwynant

Winter skies over the Battery at Portmeirion

Dusk at Portmeirion

Early morning sky throws the trees into sharp relief