It was Easter and there was sunshine in Swansea. We walked through Clyne Gardens and marvelled at spring in bloom. We played in the park…
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I was fortunate to be born and raised on the Gower peninsula in south Wales. Here’s my advice on everything form the best beaches and campsites to the best Gower pubs, restaurants and hotels.
Follow my on Instagram Camera Gear Talk I shot all of these photos with my Fujifilm XT5 and the Sigma 56mm 1.4. Join me on one…
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Camera Gear Talk All shot with my Sony A7iv and Samyang 35-150mm lens, which also had a 1/8 mist diffusion filter on it. Happy days.
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I recently sold all of my Fujifilm cameras and lenses. I had to buy a third Sony camera body (an A7iv) for my commercial photography…
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1,500 days of daily cold water swimming in the frigid waters of the Gower peninsula in south Wales.
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The waves were huge, too huge for me, so I got out of the water. Back at my van, in the time it took me…
Continue ReadingHaze for Days: Llangennith Beach, Gower (Wales) w/ Fujifilm XT4 + 55-200mm Zoom Lens
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Back in March I posted a photo journal depicting scenes of Gower smothered in snow. Beautiful, of course, but not exactly inviting. Today, just a…
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It was March 7th, 2023. We were excited about the arrival of spring. Then it snowed. The Gower peninsula (south Wales) is not used to…
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The point of this post is to demonstrate that… well, the camera you have with you doesn’t need to be “the best” for you to enjoy the simple pleasures of photography.
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Alternative title: “Post-Apocalyptic Pumpkin Patch” Even here in semi-rural Wales, life has become Americanised. That’s not a complaint, just an observation. When I was a…
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Summer is here and Baby Holbrook is five months old, so we eased ourselves into our first family adventure with a luxurious glamping stay at…
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Langland Bay is arguably the most famous beach on the the Gower peninsula’s southern stretch. And it’s one of the main reasons the village of…
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Unedited SOOC photos shot with my Fujifilm XT3 XF 23mm F2 R WR lens – Classic Chrome and Acros film simulations.
Continue ReadingSOOC Fujifilm XT3 Photos + XF 23mm F/2 R WR Lens – Tor Bay, Gower Peninsula, Swansea
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I took these photos of Penclawdd over the last year and a half (2021/22). I had no idea in mind of what I’d do with them, no goal. But after putting them together, side by side, I realised that they painted a picture, a portrait – a portrait of my home.
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My first film of 2022, and boy does it feel good to be back behind the camera! I shot this short at the glorious Rhossili…
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Llangennith beach to Rhossili Bay across Rhossili Downs is easily one of the most scenic walks on the Gower peninsula (in south Wales, UK). This…
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Penclawdd is a village of 3,500 people located on the Gower peninsula in south Wales. Its bountiful coal, tin and copper mines saw it prosper…
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Hike one of the wildest and most beautiful beaches in the Gower peninsula, and don’t miss the iconic Whiteford Point lighthouse.
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I grew up in Penclawdd, on the marsh, the estuary forever in view. But it’s only now that I’ve returned as an adult that I…
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We drank too much – wine and beer and gin and god knows what. I took some blurry drunken photos…
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More from the Gower Peninsula Sands of Torture ~ Lockdown on the Gower Peninsula (South Wales, UK) “I Do Love October” – Autumn on the…
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I can cope with most aspects of lockdown life, but…
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I haven’t travelled this autumn, but I’ve stayed creative. All photos taken with the Fuji 35mm F1.4 R lens (samples and lens review included).
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In ‘Like Living on an Island’, Ben Holbrook explores the relationship between the residents of the Gower peninsula (south Wales) and its coastline.
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A series of photos cropped using the 2.35:1 aspect ratio + tips on how to use the 2.35:1 cinematic aspect ratio to make your images look like film scenes.
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“He’d do stupid things like that and mistake the attention he got in return for admiration.”
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Here are my favourite beaches on the Gower peninsula and some insider advice on where to park, eat & drink nearby – plus tips on dog-friendly beaches & accommodation in the Gower (hotels, B&Bs, pubs & campsites).
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As one of the most remote and difficult beaches to get to on the Gower peninsula in south Wales, Pwlldu Bay is the place to escape to for ‘Famous Five’ style fun and frolics.
Continue ReadingWalking to Pwlldu Bay (Wales Coast Path) ~ The Gower Peninsula’s Most Secluded Beach
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As if we needed another excuse to crack open a few cold ones, it’s International Beer Day (held on the first Friday of August each…
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A poem by Ben Holbrook dedicated to the beautiful pubs of South Wales’ glorious Gower Peninsula.
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‘Surrender’ explores the internal battles many of us have fought during the Coronavirus lockdown, while hinting at the juxtaposition of countless lives being devastated against a backdrop of spring in full bloom.
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From surfing to hiking, sleeping to eating, here’s your essential guide to one of the best beach/surf/camping destinations in the UK.
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Light Breaks Where No Sun Shines (Poem by Dylan Thomas, Visuals by Ben Holbrook) Light breaks where no sun shines; Where no sea runs, the…
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When I think of Wales, I think of home. I think of my friends and family… my sunburned youth. Of endless days at the beach, chasing waves and girls. Summers spent in soggy tents and cars without air conditioning.
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I’ve been home in Wales for the last week or so, catching up with old friends and family. Drinking endless pints of Guinness and Gower…
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I went home to Swansea this week and spent some time with nature… and my mum. I’m still struck by how breathtakingly beautiful it is…
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Camping on the Gower Peninsula has become a holy grail for many adventurous Brits looking to escape to the rolling waves and hills. Being brought…
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