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Name: Tony Helsloot
Home country: The Netherlands

Tony is the photographer and co-founder of World Photo Locations. Over the years his images have appeared on album covers and in magazines, and he has presented slide and video shows, all over the world, for touring bands, and at large-scale events and pop festivals. Together with Liz Jones, writer and editor for the WPL site, he now combines his passion for photography with his love of travel.
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PHOTO LOCATION: Llanrhaeadr Waterfall, Powys, Wales

Waterfall in Green Surroundings

 
ABOUT THE LOCATION
Llanrhaeadr Waterfall (Pistyll Rhaeadr) is regarded as one of the seven Wonders of Wales. At 75 metres it has one of the single highest waterfall drops in Wales and is over 18 metres higher than Niagara Falls in North America. Located in the scenic Tanat Valley, the nearby village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant is well known as the place where Bishop Morgan completed the first Welsh translation of the Bible. The river that tumbles over the falls originates in the heather moorlands of the Berwyn mountains, and the peat gives a rich brown colour to the waterfall which has been designated as a Site of Special Scientic Interest. The falls have an arch half way down their drop and, in all seasons, spectacular photos can be taken of the waterfall and the surrounding area.
TIPS FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER

What to photograph: Tumbling streams, moss covered rocks, valley and mountain views, and Llanrhaeadr Waterfall in its woodland setting.
When to photograph: The waterfall is best lit in the morning. Autumn trees add colour to the scene and in a severe winter dramatic photos can be made of the frozen waterfall.
Photography tips: A polarizer is essential to intensify the foliage around the waterfall and reduce glare from the wet rocks.
 

A Closer Study

  FACTS & INFO

As Tall As It Gets

 
Where it is: The waterfall is about 6 km. north west of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and is signposted in the village.
How to get there: Turn west off the A483 Oswestry to Welshpool road at Llynclys onto the A495 then follow the signs to Llanrhaeadr YM.
Accommodation: Hotel and Bed & Breakfast accommodation is available in Llanrhaeadr and there is a small campsite near the base of the waterfall.
What to take/
Other info:		 Walk over the bridge or back up the approach road to get some different angles and wider views.

 
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