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Pembrokeshire National Park #3


Pembrokeshire National Park #3
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Copyright: Mark Robson (macromania) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 672 W: 30 N: 420] (7609)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-02
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Mood
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-02 12:18
Viewed: 270
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a National Trail in southwest Wales. It was established in 1970, and is 186 miles (300km) long, mostly at cliff-top level, with 35,000 feet (11,000 m) of ascent and descent. The northern end is at Poppit Sands, near St. Dogmaels, Ceredigion, the southern end is at Amroth, Pembrokeshire.

The coastline itself is similar to the Cornish coast, and walkers on the path have access to the range of sandy beaches along the Pembrokeshire coast. There are a handful of seaside towns along the path, and a number of small hotels and guest houses that are generally family-run. There are also cottages for hire, built in traditional styles. The backpacker will find enough shops and campsites along the way, but may need to carry food and water for two days in one or two places.

The walking is not strenuous, but there are inclines and narrow sections of the path, and many stiles, so some effort and fitness is required. In fact, management of the path has reduced the difficulty level, by creating more stepped ascents and descents; however, the edges of the path can be dangerous, due to the unstable cliff tops, so walkers are warned never to wander from the path towards the cliff edge. Having said that, a small amount of common sense will allow walkers to get closer to the cliff tops where the path moves inland, without too much risk. There are two low-tide crossings, at Dale and Sandy Haven, requiring lengthy detours if not timed suitably.

In addition to the scenery, a key attraction of the coastal path is the birdlife. The path has a huge variety of European seabirds that are supported by uninhabited offshore islands that act as bird sanctuaries.

Shot in Raw.
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This is a wonderful landscape Mark. I have not been here but I have read about it; the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is on my wish-list to travel. Terrific DOF, the balanced composition is to be commended, well exposed and with good colors. Danilo

Hey Mark - this reminds me a little of the coastline around the Great Ocean Road in Australia. The vertical presentation works well, I suspect most people would have gone down the landscape route. Very nice shot, that f18 is a good lesson for us all, I think.

Hi Mark,
Superb perspective! Stunning captre of this rural coast. The turquoise see is wonderful. Have only the impression the horizon is a tad slanted to the left. Anyway a fine posting my friend!
Hans

Hi Mark,

Amazing scene and a beatiful place, I love the colours and textures and its perfectly taken from the right place.

Cheers
Tom

Fantastic depth of field and colours.Good verical composition to echo the stack at the front. Brilliant.
Best wishes
Rob

Mark,
Fantastic coastal shot. You just wouldn't believe how long it is since I visited this area - bearing in mind its just down the road really - um, probalby 12 years or so. You're reminding me of what a fool I am to miss out on these wonders!

Regards
Colin

A lovely landscape Marc--we will be there, we hope, next April,so will try to walk along this stretch of coastline---this is just like a postcard scene----love it--Lynne

Hi Mark...
Beautiful shot...
Nice view...
Nice colors and composition...
Best regards...
Andro

Im glad theres still places like this Mark and lets pray it will remain the same for ever!
jan

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  • k-2 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 687 W: 10 N: 447] (3005)
  • [2008-08-03 7:36]

I love it. The jagged shoreline. the water crashing. The crispness throughout. And the final crop is great. TFS. Karin

Hello Mark,

nice view down on this rocky coast.
The image is well proportioned and offers a great perspective.
Thanks for sharing

Regards
Laurent

Hi Mark,
Wonderful place,beautiful photo.
Ralf

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Hi Mark

I walked the Pembrokeshire Coast Path several years ago, so this brings back happy memories! I think this captures a wonderful part of the UK superbly well.

The vertical format helps to create a great feeling of depth - from the grass beneath your feet right out to the horizon.

Cheers.
John

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  • sela Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 370 W: 1 N: 230] (2446)
  • [2008-08-04 9:31]

Hello Mark, this is really a very good landscape photograph, perfect in all its ways.
Regards Rose

Hi Macromania,

Fantastic colours, lovely details.
Great shot.

Thanks,
Holly

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  • tafa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 153 W: 3 N: 123] (1347)
  • [2008-08-05 23:04]

HI
Mark
Like a postcard. Beautiful work, Congratulations. Have a nice day.
SASO
MACEDONIA

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  • Noslo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 230 W: 82 N: 118] (916)
  • [2008-08-05 23:06]

Beautiful spot! Well composed. Thanks!

mark,
I wanna go there, soon!!!

what a fabulous place and rendered so beautifully in this pic.
compo, colors, dof, they all rock!!!

rgds
pushpinder

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