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‘Race the Train’ in Tywyn: A Panasonic GH3 Gallery

20/08/2013 By Heather Leave a Comment

Every year in the small Welsh seaside town of Tywyn, an event occurs that attracts hundreds of people from all over the country and the continent. The event is called Race the Train where runners of all levels try to beat the miniature Tallylyn train back to the Tywyn train station. Though there are various routes, the most arduous is the 16 mile sprint through hilly fields, mud and…ahem…sheep and cow feces. It is great fun to stand along the sidelines, cheering on the runners with their muddy shoes and exhausted yet smiling faces.

The Dysynni Valley Walk: An Olympus Pen E-P5 Gallery

26/07/2013 By Heather 5 Comments

Update: our full review of the Pen E-P5 is now up!

The Dysynni Valley is sandwiched between the seaside town of Tywyn where my parents live, and a small chain of rugged heather-covered hills characteristic of the Mid-Welsh landscape. Cutting through the valley is the Dysynni river, a peaceful place where fishing, canoeing and kayaking are popular pass-times, and hiking paths are plentiful. Turn right along the river and you reach the open sea. Turn left and you end up at Ynys Maengwyn (unus mine-gwin), the ruins of an old family estate that has been engulfed by forest and brambles.

Walking in Wales: An Olympus OM-D E-M5 gallery

17/02/2013 By Heather Leave a Comment

Last week, during Carnival Break in Italy, I scooped up the opportunity to return to Wales, UK to spend some time with my parents. I had never been to Wales during the winter, so I was curious to see how the already wooly and wild landscape had adapted to colder temperatures. To document the trip, I brought along the Olympus OM-D E-M5, a mirrorless camera which is known for its ability to bring out the best colour in any landscape, even one as rugged as the Welsh coast.