This week Amy at Lens-Artists has set us a fine task – the pursuit of natural light. It’s one of the aspects of photography that fascinates me most; especially when it’s in short supply. Anyway, I instantly thought of the strange light effects that happen across the Menai Strait between the North Wales coast and the island of Anglesey, caught here during various December sojourns on the island. All the views are looking towards the Welsh mainland and Snowdonia.
Tish Farrell 
I love catching shafts of light. Those are just beautiful. And you didn’t have a mass of electric wires in your way. I’m always trying to shoot around the power lines and it takes a lot of the spontaneity from the process. Those pictures are rally stunning. Probably worth a wall and a frame!
Much appreciate those appreciative comments, Marilyn. I agree about power lines. They can be a complete pain. Tho just sometimes they can also have their moments.
Do love your shafts of light!
They are rather astonishing, aren’t they. They seem to be a local feature.
Great to see
Stunnng shafts of light! Beautifully capture.
Thank you so much for sharing, Tish!
Thankyou, Amy.
Lovely light Tish – not familiar with the places you mention but would surely LOVE to see such light. Beautiful.
Natural light truly is a wonder. The contrast between dark skies and a shaft of light is magical!
Thank you for those thoughts, Robin.
so worth a wall and a frame. my favourite is the first one.
These are all beautiful Tish; the fourth definitely my favourite.
It’s quite other-worldly, isn’t it. And taken with a cheap little Kodak Easy-share digital (now disinvented) just as the light was going.
Who was it that said “the best camera is the one you have with you” 😀
Whoever they were (and they were someone v. famous photographically speaking) they were spot on. Though I can’t take credit for what that little whizzy camera was capable of producing. I was sad when it died – on the beach on Anglesey if I recall aright.
Sad, but fitting 😕
Just fabulous, Tish! You’ve caught it absolutely right 🙂 🙂
Thank you, m’am! 🙂
Crepuscular rays or God’s fingers. So wonderful to see and even better to a capture that moment.
Thanks, Jude. Am now itching for a trip across the Menai Strait.
Top shots Tish 👍
Thanks, Brian. Am feeling well praised 🙂
Outstanding photographs
Many thanks, Dr. Ian.
How marvelous, Tish. For some reason, the shot with the house really draws my eye but they’re all excellent!
janet
The house is one of a pair, called the pilot’s house that sit in splendid isolation at Penmon Point near the lighthouse. I think they’re holiday lets, but there’s a compelling atmosphere about them. A little bit Edgar Allan Poe-ish.
Stunning photos with natural light! The one with the house draws me in. I think Edward Hopper would like it.
Oh yes, Jennie. You’ve put your finger right on it. Very Edward Hopper terrain/light.
Indeed!
Beautiful all of them, but the first two I find very special
Many thanks.
Stunning photos Trish! I to love taking photos very early in the morning when light is just coming through the cloud! Clouds are another one of my favorites.
Early morning shots can be stunning, can’t they. Thanks, Ana Maria.
These are marvelous shots! It’s like some miracle going on!
Earth being its own miracle 🙂 Thanks, Teresa.
Wow, very dramatic lighting, and you’ve captured it beautifully! My own personal favourite is the second shot. I’m always drawn to landscapes with little patches caught in the sunlight while the rest is in shadow, and this is a great example. And perfect for the theme too!
So happy these hit the spot, Sarah.
Stunning images:)
Many thanks, Janet.
Lovely 🌹
Thank you.
oh my, how fabulous and beautifully captured
Thank you, Becky.
Wow, Tish. The light is amazing here! Beautiful!
Many thanks, Patti.
Beautiful
Thank you.
Whoa!
If only I could see sky like this once a week, which would surely be so wonderful.
Gorgeous captures 🙂
Can I add this post for my next episode of Weekend Sky challenge?
Hello Hammad. Glad you like this post. I agree: weekly dose of rays like this would be very uplifting. And yes I’m happy for you to add the post to your sky challenge.
Thank you very much, Tish 🙂
Beautiful rays of light. Love the one with thr house.
Thanks, Julie.
Great captures of light.
Thanks, John.
Let there be light. Mzuri sana Memsahib. All well?
Thanks, Brian. Yes, thanks, all is well? And with you?
We’re fine, thanks, “Patricia”. 😉
(Oh. Tomorrow is Saint-Patrick’s day… Hmmm) (Many happy returns of the day)
🙂
Great capture. There’s always an etheral ambient in such lighting.
Thank you. And yes – an ethereal quality to that light.