Clouds and sun

Clouds and Sun #1

Photo of the sun shining through clouds over the Vale of Clwyd, North Wales

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Climbing up the slopes of Moel Famau, my local hill, late one afternoon I was treated to this wonderful display of sunlight and cloud over the Vale of Clywd.

This area acts as a magnet for active weather, with its mountain ranges and proximity to the sea, and more often than not I'll get a good soaking on my walking and photo excursions on the hills.

However, a little dampness is a small price to pay to see such atmospheric antics, and I love it when I get to see the edge of weather, with the clouds and sun mixing it up overhead while golden light spills across the landscape below.

Just wonderful!

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Image data

Filename - clouds sun 01.jpg

Camera - Canon 5D

Lens - 24-105mm zoom @ 58mm

Exposure - 1/25sec @ f11, ISO100

Location - Moel Famau, North Wales

This image - 800x533px JPEG

Conversion - ACR & PS-CS2

Comments - ND grad filter used to reduce the brightness of the sky.