Caernarfon Castle Mugs

The sea and the sun were just so smouldery tonight that at last light I just felt like I had to get out there and be creative... so this is the product of my evening...

Reworking a classic shot of across the Caernarfon Harbour across to the Castle...

The 13th century medieval fortress of Caernarfon Castle in North Wales

Impressionistic view of Caernarfon Castle and the adjacent River Seiont.

A good friend in Brunei asked me to try capture a shot of Caernarfon Castle in Wales... I think this is it... Wales, where mountains and Castles meet the sea.

In support of the national health service NHS and the good work they do, a set up of colourful lights representing the rainbow of support which means that 'everyone is equal - and deserves to be treated with compassion and respect' was displayed against the Caernarfon Castle... At sunset, late in the evening - I took this capture.

During the balmy May weather I spend a few late evenings down by the old slate quay looking out across the estuary for the right time to take a colourful water and colour reflection shot... I used vintage glass shot wide open at f/2.0 producing quite a narrow depth of field but maximum light through aperture and with full frame camera focus peaking and focus magnifier to focus as best as can for the Jupiter lens I was using at such shallow depth of field... In doing so producing a softer more subtle - less stark effect to this silhouette of the Caernarfon Castle and surrounding boats... I imagine this framed on archival type watercolour paper for best effect... Something I will endeavour to do over time for my home... :-)

A signed print of 'Caernarfon castle and its lights at night-time' created by fine art photographer ~ Nick Coburn Phillips. Shot with Pentax

After some consideration I've decided to include this in my RB portfolio... Understanding technologies well and what cameras and ancillary equipment should be able to do - I decided to take this image with a good quality lens and full frame format camera but using a cheap variable graduated filter from ebay. I've included it as I will make the comparison when I have further funds to be able to purchase same filter but by a reputable brand. Further to this it would be interesting to see how improvements could be made with advancements in processor technology of further models within the brand of camera I use and full frame format Pentax... but I will have to win the lottery to consider this! o.O :D Alternatively - make a sale on...

Caernarfon Castle (Welsh: Castell Caernarfon) – anglicized as Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle, is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It was a motte-and-bailey castle in the town of Caernarfon from the late 11th century until 1283 when King Edward I of England began replacing it with the current stone structure. The Edwardian town and castle acted as the administrative centre of north Wales and as a result the defences were built on a grand scale.

Artistic representation of 'The Pastel Castle' signed by Nick Coburn Phillips

Caernarfon Castle - Gwynedd Dotwork

Using filtration technique and long exposure ~ I think I timed this just nicely. Always a wonderful setting... Caernarfon Castle is a spectacle to behold on most good days... and today was superb light ! Unfortunately, the duration of capture... didn't find the swans 'completely crisp' and there's some movement in the picture... but there you are... "You don't always get it all..!!!"

Caernarfon Castle and Harbour, North Wales

A long exposure in bulb mode was used to create this mirror like seascape image of the Caernarfon Castle using IRND neutral density filters. Post processed in lightroom.

Very lucky to live in a place with such magnificent views of the Caernarfon Castle and to be situated in an area in which I can be having a drink and think about the sunset ~ and watch it unfolding... Sunsets like these are quite common from where I'm situated and if we keep adding nitrous oxide into the atmosphere - they will be sunsets set to be - more often! We must get a handle on things - but for the time-being at least, I've come back to be in Wales and this is my nirvana. Caernarfon, my town, my home. Iechyd dda Gymru..! Good Health Wales..! In times like these - we certainly 'need these well-wishes' :-)

Caernarfon castle lit up at night. North Wales, UK.

Caernarfon Castle, Wales, UK Black And White This is a wide angle photo of the stunning and imposing Caernarfon Castle in North Wales that really gives you the full scene of the castle and the harbor. Caernarfon Castle – often anglicised as Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle – is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. The small fishing boats moored up are just sat waiting for the tide to come back in so they can get back to work and doing what they do best. By Paul Thompson Photography

Caernarfon Castle Panoramic Black And White This is 16 photos stitched together in photoshop to give you the wide angle panorama and really gives you the full scene. Caernarfon Castle – often anglicised as Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle – is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. This is a photograph that I have converted from colour so if you think you would like the or prefer the color version then you can find that here in my collections under the title of - Caernarfon Castle Panoramic Drop me a message if you would prefer a different background or a slight change in some way to enhance the product :-) By Paul Thompson Photo...

Caernarfon Castle Panorama, Wales, UK Black And White This is 10 photos stitched together in photoshop to give you the wide angle panorama and really gives you the full scene. Caernarfon Castle – often anglicised as Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle – is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. By Paul Thompson Photography

Caernarfon Castle Sunset On The Marina 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 grey background on most items that needed a colour adding, I can soon change this for you By Paul Thompson Photography

Caernarfon Castle, Black And White This is a wide angle photo of the stunning and imposing Caernarfon Castle in North Wales that really gives you the full scene of the castle and the harbor. Caernarfon Castle – often anglicised as Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle – is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. The small fishing boats moored up are just sat waiting for the tide to come back in so they can get back to work and doing what they do best. By Paul Thompson Photography

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Caernarfon Castle Panorama, Wales, UK Caernarfon Castle – often anglicised as Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle – is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. 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

Caernarfon Castle Low Perspective Caernarfon Castle – often anglicised as Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle – is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. 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

Caernarfon Castle At Dusk Caernarfon Castle – often anglicised as Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle – is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. 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

This is a blue hour view of Caernarfon Castle in North Wales, with boats lying on the sand in the harbour.

Caernarfon Castle Boat Mooring Caernarfon Castle – often anglicised as Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle – is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. 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

Caernarfon Castle At Night We passed this stunning castle at least twice a day on our stay in Wales and every time we crossed paths we were in awe of this stunning castle. The boats bobbing about in the harbour give a perfect foreground interest to the photograph which can only be found here on FAA. Caernarfon Castle – often anglicised as Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle – is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. By Paul Thompson Photography

Caernarfon Castle – often anglicised as Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle – is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. 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 grey background on most items that needed a colour adding, I can soon change this for you By Paul Thompson Photography

Caernarfon Castle Boat Trip 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 It is not very often you see the footbridge at Caernarfon Castle turned to let the boats out. This pleasure trip boat is taking the passengers to Anglesey across the estuary. Caernarfon Castle – often anglicised as Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle – is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. By ...

Boats at low tide on the Seiont river near Caernarfon Castle in winter with larger motor vessel "Britain"

Originality is hard to find these days... Everyone is doing same! I created this in memory and respect of the Moon - which has recently been further investigated for potential habitation and colonisation by China by recently attempting to grow seeds which sprouted within an enclosed capsule on the moon... "Covio waed yr lleuad" ~ or in English, 'Remember the blood of the moon" ~ is a first as a 'conservation extraterrestrial piece' - which reflects on Planet Earth here and the lunar landscape there... and a message for our careful consideration of protecting Planet A AND Planet B... ad infinitum...!!! :-O The blood moon will occur again tonight... So happy snapping ~ and please remember when you look up at the moon... take a secon...

As the water rises and the sun-sets across the Caernarfon Castle - I caught the glimmer and reflections of the water across the estuary... the movement across the water a sinusoidal shape...

A quick capture of the last moments of sun setting this evening reveals striations across the horizon ~ which indicate pollutant and particulates from the continued excessive use of fossil fuels - accentuated by the hottest day of the year - so far...

A neighbour said his wife loves owls... I took this image last summer... not known what to do with it ~ as its just been sat on my hard-drive doing nothing... so here it is and see what it produces!? I've been out and about but its certainly 'No Hoot' trying to photograph wild owls and there is restrictive permits to be able to do so - with 'some species' being protected... still, its nice to hear them every so often!