#dinorwig

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Foel Goch

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Abandoned Quarry Hut, Dinorwig

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31.12.2021_2:44 PM

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Wanderings with Chris....... to Anglesey Barracks we go

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LECHAN YN Y GWAED | welsh (+ welsh descendant) ocs | part one: bleddyn

I think we'll start this little series with my Welshest character: Bleddyn Ellis. He was born and raised in Gwalchmai, which is village that's smack in the middle of nowhere on Ynys Môn, having been born in a farmhouse just outside the village itself. The island, like most of North Western Wales, is a very very low-income, Working-class area - his specific area is very agriculture-heavy because of its very rural location... His mother was a homemaker and part-time laundress, while his father was a quarryman who worked at Dinorwig quarry and would often leave the home for weeks at a time, sending a good portion of his pittance of a wage back to the family on the island via the post. Both his parents were Welsh and spoke very little English, which means he grew up mostly speaking his native language of Welsh at home and with most people he came across while growing up. He didn't learn English until he was in his third year at primary school (around 7/8 years old) and didn't fully gain the ability to code-switch his heavy North Western Welsh accent until he was about 22 and he'd been living in London for four years. He is a very proud Welshman, making a point of saying so whenever he gets the chance -- especially when he's in discussion about his writing work. Though his most popular/famous writing is in English, he does have work published in his native Welsh including a book of poems entitled: Beth Am Yr Ysbryd? (What Of The Spirit?) which is full of poems he wrote about his time living in London and feeling like a fish out of water, and a three separate novels entitled: Hunllef (Nightmare) which is a horror novel, Fasiwn Stâd (lit.: Estate Fashion, contextually: What A State) which is a 'slice of life' novel, and Malu'n Racs (Broken (Into Pieces)) which is a dramedy-romance novel -- he will bring them up whenever an interviewer asks about his first English book and refers to it as his first ever book because it isn't, his first ever published book is BAYY?. Blaidd is a regular competitor at the Eisteddfod, usually submitting his poems and prose by post, and has won a total of 2 chairs. He has mixed feelings about the festival, given that it tends to favour Southern Welsh people and/or people of higher class than Bleddyn is/was growing up (ie: people with a lot of money). He has also recited his Welsh poems at various writing events across the UK (not that they got much praise outside of his homeland). His all-time favourite (Welsh) bands are (Yr) Anrhefn and Datblygu, and he often listens to them for inspiration. He has successfully gotten his non-Welsh friends into both... Mostly by accident. He has made a point of speaking Welsh to his daughter, Begw, in a bid to keep the language alive and to teach her about her heritage. He believes that it's important for her to learn the 'mamiaith' so that she can have easier access to her history, culture, and be able to communicate with family on the Ellis side of her family tree. In doing that, though, he's gotten ire from English parents and he's found his (reluctant) respect for English people slip more in recent years because of how he's been treated for the great sin of speaking to his child in a language that's more natural to him. Bleddyn was alive for a lot of the more recent-memory Welsh history, such as the drowning of Tryweryn, Cymdeithas Yr Iaith protests, the arson attacks on English-owned summer homes in tourist-heavy areas/areas of dire housing crisis due to tourism, and is pro-devolution (or pro-a Welsh Assembly, which is now known as the Senedd/Welsh Government -- something that operates separately from the UK Government in a majority of areas, including (minor) law-making, international relations, health, education, etc. and came to be in September of 1997, Blaidd's story is set between January 1997 and September 1997) & pro-independence. He wants to see a free Wales at some point in the future, but currently settles for openly talking about his culture and using his language so as to be sure it won't be lost to time.

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The view through the window of one of the barrack buildings at Dinorwig Quarry, Llanberis, North Wales, looking out over Llyn (lake) Peris and towards yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). The quarry opened in 1787 and closed in 1969, but I don't think these houses were lived in that recently. A notice board talking about the Anglesey Barracks, just a few yards from these ones, said that the men travelling to work from Ynys Môn (Anglesey) could start as early as 3am on a Monday, involving a ten mile walk, ferry crossing, another walk, train journey, and a climb up to the quarry rock face. They would stay in the barracks for the week before travelling back home on Saturday. The quarry was so dangerous that it had its own hospital. The slate museum below in Llanberis, with the largest surviving (and working) water wheel in mainland Britain, is well worth a visit. Nowadays a hydro electric station produces electricity deep inside the mountain under the quarry. That's worth a visit too! [Image description: colour Instagram photo of a turquoise blue lake, green mountains on the other side, and bits of a slate quarry on the near side, viewed through the window of a ruined slate cottage.] #ImageDescription #Snowdonia #SnowdoniaNationalPark #eryri #wales #cymru #FindYourEpic #ThisIsMyAdventure #AwakeTheSoul #KeepItWild #hiking #travel #TravelPhotography #adventure #NaturePhotography #GetOutside #UKHikers #wanderlust #DiscoverEarth #PeopleWhoAdventure #NotTheSafeRoute #snowdoniagram #ThisIsMyWales #YesCymru #SlateQuarry #IndustrialHistory #WelshSlate #slate https://www.instagram.com/p/CdZEuohM5X-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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An Interview with a Professional Drone Pilot

Discover the world of drone videography with Byron , our drone pilot and camera operator at Shot Blast Media. In this exclusive interview, Byron shares insights into drone technology evolution, memorable flight experiences, and the meticulous planning behind each shoot. From tackling challenges to prioritising safety, Byron offers a glimpse into capturing breathtaking aerial footage. Whether you’re an aspiring drone pilot or curious about aerial magic, join us as we soar into cinematic exploration with Byron. How did you get started as a drone pilot? I wanted to be a drone pilot after watching lots of films with drone videography in them! I researched how I could go about doing this, bought a drone, got my licence and now I’m a drone pilot! How has drone technology evolved since you started flying? I don’t think drone technology has evolved hugely since I started flying, however, I have developed more understanding of droning over the years. When I first started flying, I didn’t realise there were FPV drones (first person drones), that there were mini drones, that there were drones with 6 propellers on and loads more! I use a Mavic 2 Pro, so it’s a little bit more junior compared to the big drones you see on TV. For football matches they use a drone operator and camera operator, so I’ve developed my understanding of drones by witnessing this! What certifications or licences do you hold as a drone pilot? With drone flying, I hold a basic operator and flyer ID for the UK. This is open to anyone, and you can easily do it online. It’s very cheap, I think it’s about £11, and that’s the main licence you need in order to fly a drone. I also now hold an Irish licence, as in Ireland, you need a different flyer ID to the UK, which is very important information to know. I also hold an A2 COC certificate which means I can fly commercially and I can get restrictions lifted easily. It’s simple to give your certificate to whoever needs to see it so that they can see you have completed all your exams. It also means they will be a lot more flexible with you if you have this certificate, as well as the flyer ID. What is your most memorable drone flight experience? My most memorable drone flight experience is definitely a shoot I did in Wales recently, with our client ENGIE. We shot in a powerstation in Dinorwig from the outside. We had to go to all different sides of the mountain to film, and we had to change the schedule around a little bit due to the forecast rain the next day. This meant we had to go to Ffestiniog, which is about 45 minutes away, as we had to do all the drone work in one day due to the bad weather. Everything that day took a good 10 hours, including climbing up mountains and filming all the drone shots, but it was very enjoyable and I think the final work is beautiful. How do you approach planning a drone shoot for a new project? Well, planning is very important, because if something does go wrong with droning, it’s always good to refer back to the paperwork you originally did. I completed my drone course with UAVHUB, and they supplied a basic planning guide that is very simple to use. This planning guide has all your risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) in it so you’re ready to go! I have adjusted the planning guide quite a lot, and I’d be happy to send a link to anyone if you’re interested to see it, so feel free to get in touch. It basically has all the operation procedures on there, onsite surveys, presite surveys, and anything else you could possibly need for a drone flight. You just fill that out before the drone flying takes place, which takes about 20 minutes, print out the document and then you’re ready to fly! How do you handle unexpected challenges or obstacles during a shoot? There’s always a new challenge, but I will highlight one that happened to me recently. I went to Ireland to shoot a film for a company and I didn’t realise you needed a separate flyer ID to fly in Northern Ireland. So, my challenge at the airport was to quickly complete a flyer ID test for Ireland, which took a while to get approved. I had to get air traffic control approval as well during a short time frame as we were filming close to a flight path. It was a very complicated shoot. I would always look into everything you need to fly at least a couple of weeks beforehand. For me, it was challenging as this shoot came up very quickly, so it was hard to sort out in a short timeframe. Just remember, air traffic control is always there to help you, and that was the first time I reached out to them, but it all worked out well for us, fortunately. What safety measures do you prioritise during a drone flight? People are always prioritised. You can always get a new drone, a new building, a new whatever. Yes, it would be incredibly annoying, difficult and expensive, however people are the only thing you cannot replace. You can’t replace fingers! So, I always try to prioritise the safety of everyone on site. I always tell everyone around me that I’m flying a drone, and if anything was to go wrong, I would shout out ‘drone going down!’ Make sure you keep everyone safe, that they are at a comfortable distance away from the drone, and that they are happy with what is being filmed. How do you see the role of drones in videography evolving in the coming years? Drones are already doing a pretty big job in the film industry. Everytime I see them on TV, I always admire the drone work! You can get good quality cameras, like we use at Shot Blast Media, but a lot of people now can just film anything they want on their phone. However, not everyone can send a drone up to get a wonderful shot! It’s going to be one of those things in the future that stands out a lot more than your average phone/camera shot. What advice would you give to someone aspiring to become a professional drone pilot? Do it! That’s my main advice! Following on from this, I would always try to start off with a small drone. DGI mini’s are usually quite good for that, and they’re cheap too. It’s also better to start off with a small, light drone as using heavy drones means that you have to get even more licences and certifications. I’d always advise that you get the right help. Like I mentioned earlier, I use UAVHUB for all of my licences, and it’s a very simple way of doing it. Lastly, make sure you enjoy it! Take the drone out, shoot lots of fun stuff with it and always take lots of batteries as they run out very quickly! If you enjoyed this interview with Byron, our drone pilot and camera operator, make sure to check out some of our other blogs ! 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The abandoned railway of Dinorwig, Wales

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Castell Gigfran

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Electric mountain: Power station that shows the beauty of infrastructure

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2023/nov/02/beauty-of-infrastructure-electric-mountain-dinorwig-power-station-north-wales

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31.12.2021_2:49 PM

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 Overlooking Dinorwig Power Station - Llanberis - Gwynedd

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The abandoned railway of Dinorwig, Wales

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The abandoned railway of Dinorwig, Wales

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Some Images that remind me of Rain World

Sources left-right, top-bottom:

Photograph by sara'mer on Flickr Dinorwig "Electric Mountain" Power Station Moon Jellies at the Florida Aquarium The legs of an offshore oil rig IBM Quantum System One Abandoned NYC Subway Tunnel Tokyo's underground flood tank Ormonde Offshore Wind Farm Duga-1 Radar Array

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Today in Llanberis, at the Dinorwig Quarry. [Image description: colour Instagram photo of a slate built tunnel with the view of mountains through the end.] #ImageDescription #Snowdonia #SnowdoniaNationalPark #eryri #wales #cymru #FindYourEpic #ThisIsMyAdventure #AwakeTheSoul #KeepItWild #hiking #travel #TravelPhotography #adventure #NaturePhotography #GetOutside #UKHikers #wanderlust #DiscoverEarth #PeopleWhoAdventure #NotTheSafeRoute #snowdoniagram #ThisIsMyWales #YesCymru #ConwyValley #MountainsForTheMind https://www.instagram.com/p/CdQyQ3AsWsX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=