A few weeks ago me and my dad followed his cousin and her family to wales for a week. I took loads of photos so I'm going to try to break them up and categorise them. This first part is just a random collection of images that aren't very specific - or I just didn't take much of them to dedicate an entire blog post to, so here you go.

I really liked this worn sign at the top of Oxwich beach and immediately took out my camera for a snap.

This was taken at Mumbles, there's always millions of boats there. There was even one called "itchy pussy" - I shit you not!!

One of my most favourite things to take photos of is these view point telescopes, I find them to be like a symbol of tourist-ness, and they're always pointing towards something interesting so I like to aim the focus to what the telescope is looking at.

This was taken at Caswell beach. It was a small windy little beach but it was pleasant all the same. I stayed for a few moments watching the waves splash up against the rocks here and taking lots of photos to get the best shot.

I think this was also taken in Mumbles. I spotted him perched on the top of the rock and told him to "wait there" as I took out my camera to take a photo - I was very happy he listened :)

I do really love taking pictures of birds flying, I always feel really proud when I manage to capture them in the air where they look elegant and free.

These two boys were cycling around on Oxwich beach at dusk, I like the movement in this picture with the slight blur and the simple idea of speeding along a beach on your bike.

Drinks at Oxwich Bay.

Another one from Caswell. I was reading a book and looked up to see a great composition for a photo so sat up and took a quick snap.

Yes please!! This is my favourite Welsh eatery - Eddie Rocket's Diner, massive yummy food!

There 'ain't no finer diner...

My favourite oreo milkshake, mmmmmm!

Keep your eyes peeled for more Welsh photos in the next couple of weeks, I'll be sharing my favourite photos from each beach mentioned here: Lifeguards at Caswell, Mumbles Pier, Oxwich Bay and the windy Rhossili.

Let me know your favourites from today, I'd love to hear what you all think!

I adore photos, both still image and moving image. Last year my dad gave me a DSLR camera for my birthday (and a tripod for Christmas) and I was so thankful. I hope to make something out of this new found hobby and I know that I'll have to practice taking and editing my photos but I'm more than okay with that because I bloody love it. Today he said we could take it outside, because he was with me he knew that both me and the camera would be safe from a mugging, even though if I saw anyone try to take my camera off me I'd punch them square in the face, not going to lie. Nevertheless I was excited to take some photos outside of the house on such a beautiful day - there's only so much to see out the window, and my camera had seen it all. These were some of the best ones I took this afternoon. I love natural photos, no poses or organisation, just a casual snap.

These two ducks were just floating around nearby.

This guy came out on his boat and did a few laps around the lake.

I'm not sure what these birds are but they were both diving around for fish, unfortunately I didn't catch them in the act but the photos I did get are still beautiful.

The boats scared the seagulls sat on the surface of the lake, I just thought it looked cool when they scattered out into the air.

These are my favourite kind of days.

There were a lot of fishers out as well, hope they caught something because most of them looked really bored waiting.

There were so many ducks around, I loved the way they left a trail of water behind them as they paddled.

These two swans circled round for a bit, so chilled.

I love the reflection of the sun on the water.

I thought these shots of benches looking out at the lake looked interesting.

 And that was what I got up to today! I enjoyed strolling around looking for photo opportunities and crouching down to the ducks, the weather made it exceptionally enjoyable. and thanks to dad for holding my camera bag and helping me swap lenses by the water. Even pointing out some things with his "photography o-level" knowledge.