Conwy Hoodies

I had difficulty in deciding which view of Conwy (North Wales, UK) to paint. The obvious choice would include the imposing castle and maybe the historic suspension bridge. For this 16x12 inch oil painting though I opted for a view of the town and walls from across the estuary, seen by the low light of early evening - which gave it a nice warm glow.

An original illustration of Conwy castle and surrounding harbour, built in the 13th century.

Working fast and well prepped for all conditions... I quickly swopped out lens, for this light ray capture behind the shaded backdrop of Conwy Castle. It all happened so fast, that I've quite forgotten what settings, but I was shooting manually with vintage 135mm glass, I think..! Had an 85 with me but I don't think I quite had the reach and so had to change glass on the fly... I then worked in post production to tease out the light and get the separation - that I was looking for... An elderly gentleman, remarked that it would be a spectacular sunset and that it would look, good - in black and white, but I kinda liked the colour much better...!

Conwy Harbour, Boats And Yachts, Wales The boats and yachts of Conwy harbour in Wales bob about in the sea as the tide comes in giving everyone a chance to escape the harbor out in to the open sea. The blue sky and blue sea are framed by the houses on the coastline and sandbanks of this lovely coastline.

A digital sketch of the Marina at Conwy, North Wales. Beautifully situated, this marina looks over the estuary of the River Conwy to Deganwy and the high ground surrounding Llandudno - notably the Great Orme. Conwy itself is steeped in history evidenced in the mighty castle standing guard over the town - a world heritage site. Here though, boats sit quietly at anchor or tied up at the jetties, their shapes reflected in the calm water.

The view from the golf course at Conwy looking over the Conwy Estuary. Golfers here get manificent views - here looking across the estuary eastwards towards Deganwy which shelters under the bulk of the Great Orme. This links course is one of the oldest in Wales, dating from 1890. Further east from the Great Orme - which can be climbed by a tramway - lies the seaside town of Llandudno.

A boat lies high and dry on the beach at Conwy, North Wales as it is now low tide. Here the river ends its journey to the Irish Sea having begun life on the Migneint Moor, 34 miles away. Across the estuary is the bulk of the Great Orme and behind us is the toiwn of Conwy dominated by Edward I's massive castle. This image has been finished as a digital pencil drawing.

A shot using long exposure photography to emphasise the very fast white water flow of the Conwy River flowing through the town of Betws Y Coed, where some nice conifer trees have grown quite nicely... With so much rain, the rocks are very slippy at this time of year.

Conwy Castle dominates the mouth of the River Conwy and the medieval walled town of Conwy in North Wales, UK

An original illustration of Llanrwst's iconic Tea Room and Pont Fawr Bridge, Wales.

Taking away the bales - near Conwy, North Wales

The Welsh hills near Conwy, North Wales

Collecting the bales - near Conwy, North Wales

The Welsh hills near Conwy, North Wales

Conwy Castle at Night

Conwy castle And Harbour Conwy Castle is a fortification in Conwy, located in North Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1289. Constructed as part of a wider project to create the walled town of Conwy, the combined defences cost around £15,000, a huge sum for the period Available on over 90 products here at Redbubble Drop me a message if you would prefer a different background or a slight change in some way to enhance the product :-) I have set a blue background on most items that needed a colour adding, I can soon change this for you By Paul Thompson Photography

Wales, a lot of castles here ... this is Conwy Castle pendrawing

Fishing boat returning to harbour - Conwy estuary, North Wales - 1993

Conwy Harbor Yachts And Boats Available on over 90 products here at Redbubble Drop me a message if you would prefer a different background or a slight change in some way to enhance the product :-) I have set a blue or grey background on most items that needed a colour adding, I can soon change this for you By Paul Thompson Photography The boats and yachts of Conwy harbour in Wales bob about in the sea as the tide comes in giving everyone a chance to escape the harbor out in to the open sea. The blue sky and blue sea are framed by the houses on the coastline and sandbanks of this lovely coastline. By Paul Thompson Photography

Canoeists prepare to tackle the famous 'Swallow Falls' - Snowdonia.

A landscape illustration featuring a panoramic view of Mount Snowdon and Llynau Mymbyr in Capel Curig, Wales.

A landscape illustration featuring a panoramic view of Mount Snowdon and Llynau Mymbyr in Capel Curig, Wales.

Postcard or Greeting Cards image of Rhaeadr Ewynnol, more familiarly known to tourists - as 'Swallow Falls' in the national park of Snowdonia, Wales.

Conwy Harbor, Wales, Wooden Rowing Boats Available on over 90 products here at Redbubble Drop me a message if you would prefer a different background or a slight change in some way to enhance the product :-) I have set a blue or grey background on most items that needed a colour adding, I can soon change this for you By Paul Thompson Photography The Wooden Rowing Boats of Conwy Harbour wait for the tide to rise before they can go out to sea. The boats and yachts of Conwy harbour in Wales bob about in the sea as the tide comes in giving everyone a chance to escape the harbor out in to the open sea. The blue sky and blue sea are framed by the houses on the coastline and sandbanks of this lovely coastline. By Paul Thompson P...

Definitely one of, if not, my favourite mountain in the UK. Tryfan, have you seen Adam and Eve on the summit? have you made the jump? do you know what I'm talking about? Hahaa... google it or GO THERE!!

Sunset at the coastline of Great Orme's Head, a headland and nature reserve in North Wales

'Jolly Yule and Happy New Year' as we give season's greetings in the Welsh language - the ladies are waiting for the party to begin!

Having a ice cream during the holidays and waiting for the party to begin

An original Illustrated travel poster featuring Llandudno's Great Orme Cable Cars.

Llandudno Cable Cars - The Great Orme, North Wales

A landscape illustration featuring the scenic village of Betws Y Coed in Snowdonia, Wales.

I've wanted to visit Portmeirion for ages and finally had the chance on Sunday. Such a lovely and colourful place - a photographers dream!

Line drawing of the Moel Siabod Contours

During the ice age, massive sheets of ice cascaded down the slopes, carving out rock and producing glacial till on their journey - giving us these wonderfully carved rocks and rivers. Ever more eroding sand, gravel and clay smoothen and soften boulders into a natural landscape that appeases the eye...

A pair of courting swans bask in the first rays of sunlight.

The stones... They call to us to let us know there is a sense of purpose greater than that of the modern world. The connectedness to nature. The earthiness of being grounded. Its been a long time since I was first here - I was merely a boy, a young kid... but much more sensitive than I am now. I used to have wild and vivid dreams as a child... I think many of us do... Dreams of flying, being superman or incredible jumping dreams! I also used to have flashes of lights in my dreams and on occasion would dream of UFO's. Growing up around climbers and hippy types of the sixties and seventies around snowdonia - it is quite surprising that I became a Scientist, but it was a path that interested me... I remained objective within ...