Landscapes & Seascapes

Sheep happily grazing above the landscape which includes the former British Nylon Spinners factory at Mamhilad. To the right of the frame, the new agricultural crop, sunlight - one of an increasing number of solar farms springing up. This image highlights the very rural setting of the factory below The Folly. It was opened in 1948 and at the time, boasted the largest factory floor in Europe. It ceased production in 1988. Now it accommodates various light industry units and leased office accommodation.

One picture, three modes of transport - boat, bicycle and Shanks' pony. On the towpath between Watton Wharf and Brynich Lock.

A boat crossing the Brynich Aqueduct which carries the canal over the River Usk; not quite as dramatic as the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct taking the Llangollen Canal over the River Dee! Photographed from the Cefn Brynich road bridge.

Looking northwards up the River Usk from the Cefn Brynich road bridge.

A boat, lowered to the level of the next section of canal, slipping southward under Bridge 164, close on the end of the lock.

One party heads north on foot, another party south by boat. What better ways to spend a pleasant afternoon?

The pleasure cruiser Dragonfly which operates out of the Theatre Basin in Brecon, northward bound, having negotiated the Brynich Lock.

Looking from Mynydd Maen to Pontypool from Glascoed Lane.

Looking across from Garn Wen to Henllys Mountain on a crisp late August morning.