If you’ve never ventured into Wales from England, Scotland or Ireland, do so, immediately! If you are a fan of natural beauty and our earth’s glory, the gorgeous and rugged terrain is something you won’t want to miss.
My better half and I drove straight through the country from the border of England to the Atlantic Coast, halting in Barmouth to visit family there. Though way too short, the ride was stunning and I took zillions of photos from my passenger’s seat with the intention of doing a series of paintings on this lush countryside one day. Stay tuned for those, but for now, here are a few examples:
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- One of the beautiful churches we passed along the way.
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- The Brecon Beacons mountain range enveloped us much of the way.
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- This and other landscapes made me think of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Wales is so utterly beautiful!
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- So paintworthy, this with it’s great foreground, patchwork of different plots and dramatic sky!
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- Sheep are prevalent, dotting the countryside as offwhite balls against the verdant grasses.
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- The dam at Llyn Clywedog in Northern Wales. Gorgeous and serves an important purpose feeding the Severn and protecting the valleys below from flooding.
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- Snowcaps! In April!
