Author: colin511

Barafundle Bay – Driftwood on the Beach.

Barafundle Bay is a remote, slightly curved, east-facing sandy beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, near Stackpole Quay and is part of the Stackpole Estate, managed by The National Trust. The beach, which was their private beach, was owned by the Cawdor family of Stackpole Court. On the northern approach to the beach are steps and a wall which were built by the owners to ease access to the beach. Barafundle Bay is regularly named as one of the world’s best beaches. This image is also available on my Photo4me site here.

Pendine after the Storm.

Pendine (Welsh: Pentywyn, “end of the dunes”) is a village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Situated on the northern shore of Carmarthen Bay. The beach is approximately six miles long. This picture was taken after Storm Helene had passed through. This image is also available on my Photo4m4 site here.

St Cwyfan’s Church, Anglesey, Wales.

St Cwyfan’s Church known as the church in the sea (eglwys bach y mor in Welsh) is perched on a tiny island called Cribnau. This medieval church dates to the 12th century. At high tide the church is inaccessible. The church is still in use today. This image is also available on my Photo4me site here.

Small Copper Butterfly.

The Small Copper Butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) is easily recognised by its shining coppery forewings. This photograph was taken in a garden in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire. This image is also available on my Photo4me site here.

Ruddy Darter – Dragonfly

The ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae. The ruddy darter is to be found in temperate regions throughout Europe as far east as Siberia and as far south as the northern Sahara. Its conservation status is regarded as secure, and indeed numbers seem to be increasing in some locations such as central England. This male specimen was found at Bosherston in Pembrokeshire, Wales. This image is also available on my Photo4me site here.

Silver Studded Blue Butterfly – Female.

This species (Plebejus argus) is named for the shiny bluish or greenish scales in the centre of he spots around the edge of the wing. This is the female. Seen around heathland and in some coastal areas. This image was captured at Bosherston in Pembrokeshire, Wales. This image is also available on my Photo4me site here.

Silver-Studded Blue Butterfly.

This species (Plebejus argus) is named for the shiny bluish or greenish scales in the centre of he spots around the edge of the wing. Seen around heathland and in some coastal areas. This image was captured at Bosherston in Pembrokeshire, Wales. This image is also available on my Photo4me site here.