Moel Siabod

On one of the few nice days recently, a delightful walk and scramble onto Moel Siabod, giving stunning views of the Snowdon Horseshoe. A big bonus was the sunrise driving through the Ogwen valley on the way.

Sunrise behind Llyn Ogwen and Tryfan



Tryfan illuminated by the rising sun



Moel Siabod from the walk in





A cold but stunningly beautiful morning



Llyn Y Foel and the ridge we climbed to the top on the left, Daear Ddu Ridge



Daear Ddu Ridge



Water and Ice !



The view that awaits you from the top of Moel Siabod.... The Snowdon Horseshoe



Two thirds of the Welsh 3000's.... Snowdon Horseshoe, The Glyders and Tryfan



Tryfan close up

Dow Crag via South Rake

Some pictures from a recent trip up onto Dow Crag via South Rake, a great day out in the snow.

Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man from the drive in through Torver



Dow Crag across The Cove



A bit closer



Goats Water





The locals, tough breed the Herdwick





The view back down South Rake





A moody view back down the ridge to Brown Pike



Blind Tarn

South Lakes Wild Animal Park

I have some what neglected my bloG lately, as I seem to have got bogged down on Facebook, where I have created a page for my Wildlife Photos, take a look at
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gary-Jones-Wildlife-Photography/321879187852556#!/pages/Gary-Jones-Wildlife-Photography/321879187852556?sk=wall or if the link doesnt work, on facebook search for Gary Jones Wildlife Photography.

Anyway back to the blog, another visit to South Lakes Wild Animal Park, we absolutely love it here and it gives you the opportunity to get right close to many animals, especially the Big Cats. I had hoped on this visit to get some nice Jaguar and Tiger shots, see what you think!!

JAGUAR

















SUMATRAN TIGER

















LION













MONKEY MAGIC



PENGUIN CLOSE UP





GIBBON







BLACK SWAN