Stunning summer sunrise at Llandudno pier

Amazing light at sunrise in Llandudno

Breathtaking Llandudno Pier sunrise

Llandudno has always held a special place in my heart, and this morning’s early rise was a testament to that. The alarm rang at 3:00 am, urging me out of bed and into the stillness of the pre-dawn hours. My destination: Llandudno Pier, a magnificent backdrop for capturing the ethereal beauty of sunrise.

As I arrived, the tranquillity of the scene was palpable. The water was calm, reflecting the soft pastels of the awakening sky. There’s something magical about witnessing the world slowly come to life, and this morning was no exception. With my camera set up, I waited patiently for the sun to break over the horizon, casting its golden hues across the sea.

The light was soft with just a few clouds in the sky, providing a stunning contrast against the iconic Victorian architecture of the pier. I made the most of the morning, experimenting with different angles and compositions, capturing the essence of this beloved spot in its finest hour.

Each shutter click resonated with the promise of a new day, and I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for being able to witness such natural beauty. As the sun climbed higher, I was reminded of the joys of photography and the unique treasures that await in familiar places. Today’s venture at Llandudno was more than just a photography trip; it was a renewal of inspiration and a reminder of why I fell in love with landscape photography in the first place.

My North Wales photography gallery

A North Wales photos gallery where you can buy stunning photo prints, framed photographs & canvases of the beautiful North Wales scenery by local photographer Simon Kitchin and discover the picturesque Welsh coastline and countryside. North Wales has some amazing places for landscape photography with the chance to photograph a stunning North Wales sunset at Talacre beach, a beautiful Llyn Peninsula sunrise at Abersoch or a spectacular fireworks display over Wales’s longest pier in Llandudno. The gallery includes North Wales images of the historic castles at Conwy, Caernarfon and Harlech, photos of Portmeirion, Llandudno pictures and the wonderful scenery of the Clwydian Hills and Dee Valley around Llangollen, home to the amazing Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on the Llangollen canal.