AMAZING bad weather for landscape photography in Snowdonia

Snowdonia in Northern Wales is perfect for epic landscape photography. If you manage to get some "bad" weather with showers and low clouds you're in luck for creating some spectacular photos. In this episode we'll visit the Lone Tree, The Boat House at Llyn Ogwen, A view towards the mountain Tryfan and I'll tell the story about my hikes to the top of the Glyders. We will start out at Tintern Abbey in Southern Wales. As always the video is full of tips and tricks in regard to composition, light and practical stuff related to photography. In many ways this video could work as a landscape photography tutorial.
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[@andykeeble1]

WOW! WOW! WOW! What an awe inspiring vlog Mads! The images, the music, the cinematography and your dialogue combine to make one of the best vlogs I have watched this year......seriously! You actually spilled blood for this one mate! This video contains some of the best images you have ever made, quite brilliant! I wait, with baited breath, for whatever comes next but please take care!🍀👌

[@MadsPeterIversen]

HAha thank you so much Andy! I did spill a bit of blood yeah, but I'll be fine for now as I'm back home in safe little Denmark ;)

[@Realpoweronearth]

yes and leaving plates in the toilet is bad news!!

[@sander5086]

What an amazing video, Snowdonia will be on my list. I do like picture No5 the best, Iove the stream in the foreground!!!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Sander and thanks for your thoughts :)

[@Reidser3]

Amazing! That photo at15:30 is spectacular. Now subscribed. Looking forward to seeing more and catching up on the ones you have already posted.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much! Yeah I really love that shot too :)

[@steveh1273]

Fascinating adventure and story. A bit more than a hike I would say! I have not seen the Glyders in any photo vlogs, glad you made me aware of it. Sophie must be in very good shape, you too! Hats off to you. I don't know why operators such as those at the abbey get so freaked with photographers, especially tripods. Really enjoying your vlogs and experiencing your photographic journey. Oh, good music too,

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much Steve and happy I could show you a new location :) I have no clue either... I don't know why they think photographers are so problematic :P

[@nathanwyn9854]

I've only recently in the last 6 months started my photography journey, a bit ago subscribed to your channel going through a lot of videos and I find this Gem. only half way through the video and loving it so far. I live about 20 minutes from Snowdonia and watching something so personal and picking up tips along the way has been very enjoyable! Love the vid and also good pronunciations of the places a lot of people find Welsh very difficult! Thank you for doing what you do.

[@joedavies1524]

Terrific episode in your Britain series, really enjoyed the longer video. Snowdonia is just so hard to photograph, spent a week there last May and didn't get a single good shot. Have to vote for #5 this week, such a superb landscape photograph.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much Joe! I thought it would be harder, but I was lucky with the weather I guess - obviously I would have made other choices if I had clear weather and nice sunrises/sunsets :)

[@slien93]

wow ,so match thanks for sow this movie ,you give me a lot of tips to make my trip to Snowdonia ! greets from Belgium

[@hywel3143]

It’s great to see you enjoying Snowdonia, which is my stomping ground. I think you did exceptionally well those conditions which looked more challenging than usual! You would love Snowdonia in mid winter after a snowfall! The Glyders are always unpredictable - I’ve had a blinding blue sky after a snowfall with visibility around five miles and also I’ve been up there in June with visibility around 50 metres…

[@bornforadventureie]

Gorgeous, as always, all the photos are beautiful, but for me, one is the best, a stream with a mountain in the background.....I love how you captured the stream, the dramatic sky and the great light passing through the clouds...Just Amazing...

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much Jiri! :)

[@PrimeMatt]

That's perfect weather! 👌🏼

[@marinafordyce9911]

Thank you so much ! Love it!

[@bobincdas]

I like 5 because of the strong foreground element in the flowing water very well contrasted by the dark, moody mountains in the background. :)

[@romiemiller7876]

Unfortunately, I didn't find your channel until today, but I subscribed. Excellent channel. We don't get fog and mist in the desert. We do get rain-sometimes. I have plans for that.

[@WyeExplorer]

In awe we are exalted. Well done Mads for sticking with it. There were some tough conditions there, which enabled a few excellent compositions. I think you're going to have to return. I am enjoying your journey and your thoughts very much. Take care and all the best. Mark

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much! Means a lot :)

[@WyeExplorer]

A pleasure!

[@jbairdexp]

Welcome to Britain and some classic Brittish weather! lol I totally get what you are saying about the bad weather. I just spent a few days in the Lake District and I had pretty well nothing but grey, overcast weather. I haven't processed the images yet, but I'm sure I'll be able get something from my time. I thought your images were stunning though. They really captured the mood and grandure of the area. I also thought your tips on mountain safety were important to highlight. I follow many of them myself and I was glad I had a head torch on Sat when it was almost pitch black when I descended from a hill in the Lake District. Anyway so many good images to pick from, but I'm going with number 5 this time. I love a big mountain view, but additional points for making it work so well in bad weather!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much Julian! Yes it's important to stay safe! Looking forward to see what you've brought back from LD :)

[@gedm7949]

What an amazing effort to take these wonderful photos. For me it’s #5. It has everything I love in a landscape photo, water, mountains and a great vista. You have helped me think of weather in a totally different way this week - I’m off to buy some waterproofs!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Haha thank you Ged! I'm happy I can inspire :)

[@markburton3306]

Awesome, and very inspiring

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much Mark :)

[@nikolester6]

all six photos are really awesome. i'm in a dilemma between fifth a sixth image, but i will chose fifth as my favorite from this vlog because i think it's more complex with the water movement, the lake, mountain and finally the moody clouds. you bring the atmosphere perfectly to the viewer. greetings!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you for your thoughts Niko! :)

[@MikeSantis]

I have enjoyed this one a lot Mads. Mostly due to my passion on hiking in Norway. Very well made. Thanks

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much Mike! Hiking is fun and and can deliver some superb images!

[@bujin1977]

I know what you mean about it being dangerous there. A few weeks ago I was in the same area as where you took the photos opposite Tryfan, climbing up to the lake at the top behind Pen Yr Ole Wen, and when I got there, I slipped over, bruised my knee and injured my shoulder and had to make the descent back down to the car in quite a bit of pain. It could have been a lot worse, though! I've never been up to the Glyders because I have really bad knees, but do want to get up there one day. Maybe next summer - I don't think there's going to be enough daylight for me to do it this year now.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

bujin1977 maybe renting a chopper! :) But yeah it's dangerous and often really good to travel with someone else :)

[@bujin1977]

Usually a good idea. Unfortunately none of my friends are interested in hiking or photography! :)

[@fredericdemeus6163]

Hey Mads, loved the 30 minutes landscape video I just watched. Great to see you don't mind the harsh weather to go out, unlike my wife, I love those weather situations, but after seeing the footage I would go for the hike to the Caste of Winds in an other time of the year I guess. For my fav of the week : I'm in doubt between 3 and 5, but I will go for nr. 5. Love the setting, composition, the mood. Seeing the story behind the shot makes it even better. The abbey, would finish last this week for me. I noticed that you always talk about the "leading lines" in your videos. It is something I'm paying more attention to, since watching your videos, so thanks again for the inspiration. See you next week !

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You are very welcome Frederic! I'm very happy you liked the video. I think September is for for Castle of the Wind, but you have to be aware of the weather. Some snow might as I said be very nice too, but I think the location performs best during during sunset/sunrise :)

[@yannfortin7035]

Really enjoyed this longer format Mads! I know it's significantly more work to produce, but I wish all your videos were as long (or longer haha). Also, you just made me add another location to my bucket list, and what an amazing one it looks like! :) Picture #5 is definitely my favourite, the thunderous atmosphere can be felt just by looking at the image, it's very powerful. The composition is just right all around. I'd even go as far as saying it's one of my favourite image of yours! Picture #6 would be my second pick, being an immense Lord of the Ring fan, this is a pretty compelling composition. The moodiness, the unforgiving rock formations, the striking scale, and the use of the trail as a leading line all make for an absolutely epic image. Picture #2 would be my third pick. The minimalist and dramatic approach is very well executed in this case. You got some amazing clouds there that really made the composition even better. Picture #4 (and the other picture of the waterfall/stream going towards Mt. Tryfan) would be tied for my fourth pick. As for picture #5, I really like the atmosphere. And there's some brilliant leading lines with this strong foreground. But I find the vertical format doesn't truly represent the power and emotion of that moment. Pictures #1 and #3 would be my last picks, they are very good images don't get me wrong, but if I compare them to #2-4-5-6 (which are absolutely stunning), they fall just a little short (you set the bar higher everytime haha!).

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you for your thoughts Yann! Yeah I know exactly what you means and I agree ;)

[@gavinjmcgrath6983]

This is another profoundly beautiful video! Excellent! Your English, by the way, is better than most of ours who are native English speakers :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks you very much Gavin! And thanks so much on that comment in regard to my english! I think we have this trend in Scandinavia that we have to be perfect in English, but I've always "only" been pretty mediocre. I did have a foreign girlfriend for three years so that helped a lot to get comfortable with it :)

[@PaulGJohnsonphotography]

As Andy Keeble said. I love your work but your view of the UK is something else. Brilliant buddy

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much Paul! I so much appreciate when locals like my work!

[@PaulGJohnsonphotography]

Like is an understatement ;)

[@flutebat1]

You've done it again Mads. Stunning vlog, Stunning images. I choose image 5. I too love the imagery of Lord of the rings and you nailed it with this image. The best compliment a photographer can receive is the phrase " I wish I had taken this shot "....I do. I can't wait for the Lake District vlog. It's an area I'm more familiar with. Thanks again Mads. :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much Kevin! I'm happy you like that image, it's also my favorite ;)

[@johnedwards8834]

4 and 5 for me as the Landscapes look alive and that to me is the goal of going out it in bad weather to capture images. Great videos I am glad to have been recommended by KZbin to your channel as already one of my favourites. Many thanks for taking the time and sharing your journeys plus insights.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot John! Very happy KZbin suggested my video :)

[@Matt__just_a_guy]

sometimes the best things you bring home are the experiences of being there. However, still stunning photos!! and omg what a video. Image 6 for me: the shear guile you had to expend to even get there.

[@nickliveseyphotographingth5050]

Mads, I enjoyed this video enormously. I live in Capel Curig in Snowdonia which is very close to all the locations in this film. Your images here are wonderful and I am thrilled you enjoyed your visit and rose to the challenge of our capricious weather. Bravo :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much Nick! Very happy to hear that from a local! I envy you for living there :)

[@HugoLopesPhotography]

Another brilliant one, Mads!! If I had to choose it would be that lonely tree one. It is so calm and deep I just can't get past to it!!! Congrats man!!!!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a bunch Hugo! Happy you enjoyed :)

[@AdrianMulligan]

Excellent video, love your attitude...I'm from Donegal and have very similar terrain in my backyard, but I don't photograph it that often because of weather like this, but hopefully this video has changed my mind! Thanks for posting!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I hope it has Adrian! Thank you so very much :)

[@finedecks]

My pick would be # 2. Great composition, strong subject . I like # 5 too. Reminds me when I was Kirkjufell but then the fall of the water towards the right. Funny about the bad weather. Everytime I go on a trip I hope for bad weather when it comes to photography. Of course when I'm done shooting I want beautiful weather LOL

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Haha Clemens yeah that's how think too! Good weather at sunrise, bad weather during day, good weather at sunset and clear weather during night - and then no sleep ;)

[@LozejNina]

After so many episodes, I'm still surprised how you managed to create such an intense 30 minute video, I haven't checked the time not even once while watching, phew! Great work again :) Number 5 works best for me, all the elements beautifully composed together :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much Nina! But really happy the 30min didn't feel boring :) It's also four days of footage put into one ;)

[@valk-photography]

Stunning video Mads ! I like picture nr 2 for the isolation of the tree and the dramatic clouds, nr 5 the foreground leading into the lake with the wonderful ambient and of course nr 6 is epic (in your words) and your companion let us experience the scale of it all. Keep up the great work !!!! You're literally a big influence for my photography and travel !!!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much Mario! Thanks for your thoughts too and I'm happy I can inspire :)

[@thorstenwestheiderphotogra7722]

Absolutely stunning view towards mountain Tryfan, I like the last one the best. I also found that long exposures with around 1/2s shutter time work best for waterfalls and the like, it's the strands of water that look fantastic. By the way, if you find bad weather favorable, north-west Germany is a perfect location, I should consider myself lucky every day ;)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Haha thanks Thorsten! For bad weather Denmark is good too! We just lack some mountains :P And you're so right with describing the 1/2 sec shutter :)

[@laurencesillars6068]

Very hard decision as ever. 5 though. Sheer epicness and a real sense as a viewer of being able to walk into that landscape. Incredible mountains and the way you’ve captured the foreground. Amazing!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much Laurence! :)

[@Jon_Godfrey]

I had to watch this twice... VERY inspiring and makes me feel a tiny bit ashamed as I have this within two hours drive. I do love your attitude towards the weather. I'm assuming weather proof camera gear is high on your criteria list! :-)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Oh thanks so much Jon! Twice? That's like an hour :P You're very lucky living that close. Yes weatherproof camera is an absolute must :)

[@way2dee]

Thanks Peter..... another nice vlog from you..... looking forward to the next one :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're very welcome :)

[@jasonmordecai8212]

Shame I wasn’t in Wales when you were there bro I’d of joined you. I shot from that place by Tryfan also and got absolutely drenched but it was worth it. Your pics are just sick man! Gimmie a holla next time your in Wales bro 😉

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much Jason! I will, I want to explore Wales so much more! :)

[@chriskirby70]

Another awesome video buddy and some great shots as well. Your videos just keep getting better and better. And why, why, why have I not ben to Snowdonia in any of my trips to the UK. Even if you are not there to take photos just wandering around such a landscape is magical.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Yes! It's absolutely stunnin'! ;) You should go for sure and thank you so so much :)

[@garybeaumont1373]

Absolutely brilliant!!!! All the pictures are stunning but my vote would go to number 5 as Tryfan is a special place for me, having made many visits and climbed it many times many years ago. I have visited Snowdonia earlier this year and now I realise I need another trip and to wander a little farther from the car park, thank you.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

It's always good to wander further away from the carpark! :)

[@TheMarcao93]

I am completely fan of your videos where we discover fantastic sites and where we learn a lot. 5.6 and 2.3 provides superb images of this region that I do not know yet. There is in the video a passage with your wife in silhouette between the rock formations in the clouds which is superb and who deserved to be in the 6 finals. I do not know how you do not have drops on your filters in such conditions. A thing?. Welcome from Paris.Thank you

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Haha thank you :) I have some tips for that in my blogpost: www.mpiphoto.dk/Blog/AMAZING-bad-weather-for-landscape-photography-in-Snowdonia

[@sourdiesel8119]

Brilliant video I spend a lot if time in Ogwen Valley and really enjoyed you vid. The Glyders is like a scene from Game of Thrones and a mystical part if Snowdonia. I am staying out on Sunday in Ogwen to get some night shots may be stay opposite Tryfan after watching this . Thanks for sharing mate

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Very happy you enjoyed the video! Good luck shooting :)

[@TheEd027]

This video is just superb! Thanks so much for it, I visited Snowdonia last week and had to visit most of these locations! We had a disappointing day at the top of the Glyders though as we couldn’t see the Castle of the Winds through the clouds. I’ll be back for that shot another time! 😊

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You are most welcome! I hope you'll return and get your shot!

[@wicamulia]

This is your longest video right .... very very nice Mads,stunning images ..good job !

[@MadsPeterIversen]

It is indeed and thank you :)

[@danielbaggenstos7675]

This episode is next level Mads! So inspiring and honest, a joy to watch, many Thanks. To me the images 5 and 6 touched me the most. Color, mood and composition are top notch. Keep up the great work!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank a lot Daniel! MEans a lot :)

[@alpinewonders]

Liked. Mads, if you want more of Castle of the Winds scenery but much more extensive and jagged Google col de Côte Belle France :-)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Oh wow, that's one special place! Thanks for the tip! :)

[@richardstaniford1463]

Awesome video, Mads. I am planning a trip to Snowdonia in January and have been searching for videos from the area. Your video is definitely the best and has given me some great inspiration.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Richard! Really happy the video works :)

[@dsneds555]

Another fantastic vlog Mads. I think for me it is either 5 or 6 as they just look a bit more epic with the dramatic clouds, but I like all the pics.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you for your thoughts David :)

[@Jacobadk]

I like 2 and 4 the most. number two because the tree is the star of the photo, and the colors adds to the atmosphere. number four because of all the lead in lines, and the different layers of the photo. Nice and dramatic sky.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much for your thoughts Jacob! :)

[@karlthetrader]

well done, I really enjoyed watching the whole video. my fav is #5 which has all in it what the scene offers you in a great composition and which is a world class image :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much Karl! :)

[@paulhughes9724]

Whàt a fantastic vlog on Snowdonia some awe inspiring photography Mads

[@jasonmac248]

the image 5 you showed of the waterfall, lake and Tryfan was spectacular. as you said bad weather makes great photos.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Jason! :)

[@ninacleven7889]

Wonderful video, love the dramatic, moody skies. Hard to pick a favorite photo, they were all so nice and each one had a story to tell.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a bunch Nina! :)

[@philwheelhouse3405]

Superb Mads, strenuous but well worth it and your Tavel companion Sophie is one in a million well done to you both.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Phil! And yes she is! :)

[@tomduncan3547]

Number 4 for me. Love the water and mountains. Also good to see more 100% of you to camera. Shows so much more of what you needed to do to get the epic shots.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Very happy you enjoy the vlog parts :)

[@upnorthbob410]

Another splendid vlog, amazing back drop!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much Bob! :)

[@frankheinen4418]

fantastic video with wow effect, and the pictures Great. More of it please I take my hat off to both of you

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much Frank! :)

[@philipsmith1465]

Brilliant thank you. I had been holding off going to Snowdonia when the weather is bad. No excuses now!

[@richardsmith8115]

I really like 4 and 5, but 5 is my winner this week. That sky.....

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you again for your thoughts Richard :)

[@tadeusz11000]

Compulsive viewing Mads. He who dares, wins!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a bunch Tad! :)

[@tiborrendek]

number 4. your videos are gettig better and better, really enjoyed this one.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much Tibor! :)

[@helios1229]

I'm a hobby phorographer from germany this summer I'll move to sussex in Great Britain I hope that my shots will become such good as yours... I realy like your photography and respect for this incredible video ^^

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much! I hope you get some amazing photos :)

[@helios1229]

Mads Peter Iversen thanks dude 😊

[@bobincdas]

Mind blown ! :o With every video you just inspire me to go out and shoot !

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much Bobin and you're welcome :)

[@jenssieckmann]

I can feel with you. I made the same tour but was suprised by heavy clouds 50 metres before the top. But at the same day I was on Crib Goch for sunrise. It was the most epic scene I ever witnessed. And it's only a 2 mile hike one direction (but quite difficult the last half mile).

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Jens Sieckmann I need to check that out next time I'm there :)

[@jenssieckmann]

For an appetizer you may take a look at that: www.jens-sieckmann.de/_MG_4415.jpg

[@tashawyson5221]

I love your vlogs. Inspires me to get out and shoot. How do you keep lens/filters dry in the wet weather ? It’s hard not to get rain drops on filters. Awesome shots around Tryfan. Majestic. 👌🏾

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Tasha, check out this post where I have a few tips on that :) www.mpiphoto.dk/Blog/AMAZING-bad-weather-for-landscape-photography-in-Snowdonia

[@tashawyson5221]

Mads Peter Iversen thanks 🙏🏼 I’m glad you enjoyed Wales. I live here and am on a mission to photograph it as much as possible and to improve my photography. Glad you made it down safe from Devils Kithen👍🏽👍🏽

[@rasicaphoto6450]

Fantastic video Mads and I vote for 5 way better than others for me.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks for the thoughts Rasica :)

[@wherezthebeef]

You inspire me greatly, your insight, perspective, commentary, and overall philosophical wisdom.. priceless M8! Thank you , very much.

[@dx3200]

Just came across one of your vlogs and subscribed right away. Great photos in bad weather. Beautiful compositions. Keep up the good work. I'll be watching all of your vlogs. Thanks and greetings from Canada.

[@johanlisspers7934]

Good info and nice video scenes and photography! You make really nice videos Mads!😀👊

[@thomasmahnken]

Just stumbled upon a quote by Albert Watson regarding his efforts made to shoot the old Man of Storr: "“I deliberately went in October and November because I was hoping for bad weather - and of course I got it. “I find blue sky with white fluffy clouds deadly when it comes to creating a powerful landscape and I was looking for wind and rain and mist.” /End Quote. I thought this fits perfectly to your observations.

[@dmonaghan99]

Wow. Easily the absolute best travel/landscape vlog I've watched on KZbin. Stunning.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much! That means a lot! There're some really nice vlogs out there :)

[@Topsyrm]

Hey Mads, what an inspiring video, thanks. I have this year ticked off one of my long time Bucket List locations on Skye, The Old Man of Storr and while I hear you about Snowdonia I don't think I can agree it out buckets Skye. However, inspired by this video I am going to test your view and have just booked for a long weekend (24th to 27th Nov) in the area to get the Lone Tree and some of the surrounding area. My wife and I are not as young and fit as you and your travelling companion (Sophie?) so we won't be trying the high country but will surely try to do justice to your excellent showpiece video. Again, thanks for the inspiration.

[@MrVinnyh]

15.35 fast & slow great! Then I thought of Tolkien, Mordor, Before you mentioned the later about of the Castle of the Winds. superb video of the area, I found the boat house was not quite right (a little modern) for the back ground. have passed it on to amember of my family who is into photography visiting N/Wales in September

[@brandonlee747]

These images are ridiculously stunning. I'd love to know Ernst setup and settings you used for these shots!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot :) What would you like to know? I think I mention the shutter speed in the video :)

[@brandonlee747]

@@MadsPeterIversen I never saw this! I'm sorry, but I remember you saying the shutter speed. What was your lens of choice and aperture for these shots?

[@martinsepion]

Number 5 is my favourite. I have climbed Tryfan many times and in all weathers and it is always rewarding. Love the moody sky contrasting with the smooth water of Lyn Ogwen. The foreground stream nicely balances with the dark mountain. All of your photos have a dark foreboding quality which strikes a chord in me. Thank you.

[@helfynhughes]

looking forward to your return visit to Wales.Will order better weather for you next time.Check out Llanddwyn beach on Anglesey next time also..Croeso i Gymru

[@nikonalpharand]

) to do this in such Welsh weather, and you poor girl friend deserves a medal. Apart from that great vlog and images you did get. Very inspiring, but I will not be doing this in a hurry. But got my first Sony A7RIV, Because of your influence.

[@conniecarpentermacko5206]

Do you think that Snowdonia's Lonely Tree is the long lost sister of New Zealand's "That Wanaka Tree"?! If only we could have them be pen pals... Then it wouldn't be so lonely.

[@jimberry9676]

I feel like this should be shown to Brits as an information film. So many families head up with their kids, wearing sandals and t-shirts thinking it's just like walking through the local park! No kidding, I've been been up in these mountains in ful winter conditions with ice axe and crampons yet passed families with their kids all in trainers and with umbrellas in hand. Crazy. Also, I've walked these places at all times of year and in all conditions but didn't bother taking a proper camera with me. Really wish I could rewind and take my camera. Hard to get out now as I have a young family, but will definitely take all my kit next time!

[@dannykenealy6080]

So glad you enjoyed Snowdonia. It's my favourite place to go and the place that got me hooked into landscape photography two years ago. I'm lucky to live a reasonably close distance to the park ☺ I'm just waiting for the snow to arrive to go back this year. One of my favourite videos you've produced so far mads.

[@Colinpowellphotography]

Great vlog Mads and cracking images, I've been to the Ogwen valley many many times though it's hardly in my backyard either. A three hour drive from home and I'm there. A little less than your travel time I guess 🤣. I planned to spend a night on top of the Gilders last year and catch both sunrise and sunset from the castle of the winds in one visit but it never materialized due to low cloud and rain forecast each time so I'll certainly make an effort to do it this year. With a bit of luck (and careful planning) might possibly get a cloud inversion too which would be epic. Keep up the good work Mads and look forward to seeing your future vlogs, more importantly stay safe.

[@willemakit48]

Mads, Loved this video, one of the things I love about photography, is the challenge of the shot in some cases. I see you doing this all the time to get that shot. I love the locations you have been to, love watching your videos and seeing the compositions you are able to walk away with. Love the music you put with your videos! Extremely creative. Not sure if you even realized that you created a quotable moment here. I will be using this and attributing it to you from now on. "When the conditions are as they are, the art is the work with it, or around it, and adjust to the scene." I love that. Can't wait for Covide to get under control to get out there. I have a trip to Japan in April! here is Hoping!!! Thank you for this video Mads, great as usual.!

[@edwardlee1815]

What a journey. Sofie is truly a trooper. Beautiful landscape and images.

[@simonmerriman2557]

Another brilliant blog Mads! Love all of the images but for me 5 was just a little more WOW! For me, you are the blogger to watch. Others are good but you just have that little extra that resonates with me. Keep the good work going!

[@shanewilliams8617]

My playground 🙃 You’ve shown our mountains in all it’s bad weather in such a great way. I agree with windy castle (it’s what my family call it) there are no real ways to show it’s glory in an image, I’ve tried. I have been up there countless times in all weather including snow / ice and it’s tough - well done for trying again. Great shots anyway, all good 👍🏼

[@peterconroy5406]

Inspirational film with some of the best images of Tryfan i have seen... thank you!

[@romiemiller7876]

Normally, I'd straighten the perspective in the exterior photos of the church (I can't spell abby). However. I like the uncorrected low level view you have here. I don't know if you corrected all the perspective on interior stills or not. But in any case, you do great work. * Normally, I shoot moving water either at a fast enough shutter speed to freeze it, or slightly slower to get a little motion blur. I haven't tried stacking two images to of frozen and motioned blurred to see what I get. I have s stream I'm planning to shoot a lot, so I'll try that to see what happens.

[@sirpatmcc]

Love your beautiful video’s. Very helpful,thank you.

[@helenadams9162]

Not sure how I missed this video as I am subscribed to you but, what an awesome video. I love the Ogwen Valley and i'm so fortunate to have it on my doorstep. Well done to you both for reaching Castle of the winds👌

[@JaypeaFoto]

❤ the first shot. Love the lonely tree, goes to show that can definitely get great shots with crappy weather. The boathouse was super nice. You can see why it’s so popular. Love the mood of the mountain scene. Castle of the winds is so cool, crazy venture to get to though.

[@markpursglovephotography]

Superb vlog and photography. 😊

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you Mark :)

[@davidpearce2981]

My back yard, up there again October

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Not jealous at all ;)

[@johnbentley1056]

Fabulous !!!! A very inspiring video and such stunning photography. I dont think I have seen better. Thank you for sharing.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You are very welcome John! I'm happy you liked it :)

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

Diolch am ddod i ymweld â ni yng Nghymru! Thanks for coming to visit us in Wales!

[@walterbraun1079]

Photos are awesome and Sophie is awesome to for accompanying you on these difficult journeys

[@tysonator5433]

A great video for a number of reasons. Not only is this about photography, but also what natural treasures we have in the UK. The nice touch is Made stating how long it will take to hike, the clothes you will need, footway, first aid all of the things that might be forgotten in a pursuit of getting that epic photo ! Well done Mads

[@kyle_medina]

Also the comment. "Don't shoot mid day"

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Unless it's cloudy ;)

[@kimmithebeat]

Kæmpe fan af dine videoer! Flotte og informative.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Tusind tak Kimmi! :)

[@johnearl2303]

Another excellent video with some stunning photos, can’t make up my mind which one I like the best

[@StuartChapman193]

I did this trip 2 years ago and visited some of these places but you have shed new light on what to shoot and I love the "bad" weather. Don't do the long hikes though to old for that.