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pfm Picture A Week (PAW) 2018 part II

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Steve
 
Back to Dinorwic yesterday, a nice damp, overcast day, something that suits the mood of the place. I went up to some of the higher levels, and there was a noticeable deterioration (since my last visit) in many of the buildings (and some of the inclines are now fairly dodgy underfoot), the Snowdonia weather finally getting its turn nearly 50 years after the quarry closed.

The Australia Level - Cutting Sheds are nearly 1600ft up. Built in the 19th century, the size of the building is quite incredible given its position.


181227 Dinorwic - Australia Cutting Sheds by David Yeoman, on Flickr


181227 Dinorwic - Australia Cutting Sheds 2 by David Yeoman, on Flickr
 
Some lovely photographs on your site Amar.
I take the shed is for cutting slate David? Did the workers live on the site? Pictures look good saying how overcast it is.
 
Space is the Place said:
I take the shed is for cutting slate David? Did the workers live on the site? Pictures look good saying how overcast it is.
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Yes, slate cutting dressing, before transporting to lower levels. second largest quarry in N. Wales at it's peak, 3000 workers (on piece work!!!). Some did live on site, there were some barracks on lower levels (didn't visit them this time, a older photo from 2016 for reference. Piece Work must have been a real pain, as it could take an hour to walk from bottom to top!!


161203 Anglesey Barracks, Dinorwic Quarry by David Yeoman, on Flickr
 
Wonderful images of Dinorwic, David - for a long time I've found industrial decay a fascinating (albeit sad) topic and these places throw up fabulous image-making opportunities too. The lead mines above Swaledale in N Yorks are great too.

Some good old Helios-swirl:

Last leaves by Boxertrixter, on Flickr

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Space is the Place said:
Some lovely photographs on your site Amar.
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Thank you - I really appreciate it.

I've just updated my website so really pleased you like it :)

Mr Perceptive said:
Yes, slate cutting dressing, before transporting to lower levels. second largest quarry in N. Wales at it's peak, 3000 workers (on piece work!!!). Some did live on site, there were some barracks on lower levels (didn't visit them this time, a older photo from 2016 for reference. Piece Work must have been a real pain, as it could take an hour to walk from bottom to top!!


161203 Anglesey Barracks, Dinorwic Quarry by David Yeoman, on Flickr
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Mr P - that is a fabulous image. I really need to get myself over to Dinorwic, but I fear it's the kind of place that is difficult to get your bearings in just one visit.

Lefty
 
Some awesome shots on here.

Can't compete with any of you guys but I do get to see some wild wildlife.

Stood in the kitchen having a coffee and a chat with the Mother in Law who'd just arrived on Xmas Eve and this thing descended down like some sort of Pterodactyl. Quickly grabbed the camera before it sprung its neck back and took off again. Awesome experience.

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Lefty said:
Thank you - I really appreciate it.

I've just updated my website so really pleased you like it :)



Mr P - that is a fabulous image. I really need to get myself over to Dinorwic, but I fear it's the kind of place that is difficult to get your bearings in just one visit.

Lefty
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Amar, you need another 'pass-out' for 2019. I'm always up for another visit, you can get a lot out of one day, but it would be a long day, best done Oct-Apr, as harsh sunlight makes the photography challenging.

BUT you need to do it soon 2019/2020, some of it is really starting to fall apart.

I walked down this incline, and then turned and saw the state it was in, I won't be doing that again!!!


181227 Dinorwic - Incline C4 by David Yeoman, on Flickr
 
Lefty said:
I really need to get myself over to Dinorwic, but I fear it's the kind of place that is difficult to get your bearings in just one visit.

Lefty
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I live five minutes walk away, and know it extremely well, if you'd like a show-around...
 
Mr Perceptive said:
Amar, you need another 'pass-out' for 2019. I'm always up for another visit, you can get a lot out of one day, but it would be a long day, best done Oct-Apr, as harsh sunlight makes the photography challenging.

BUT you need to do it soon 2019/2020, some of it is really starting to fall apart.

I walked down this incline, and then turned and saw the state it was in, I won't be doing that again!!!


181227 Dinorwic - Incline C4 by David Yeoman, on Flickr
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ff1d1l said:
I live five minutes walk away, and know it extremely well, if you'd like a show-around...
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Thanks for the info and invites / offers chaps!

Mr P - that's a good point re: the physical deterioration of the area and the dangers this presents. Definitely not somewhere I'd like to be wandering around for the first time on my own.

I'm determined to get out and about more in 2019, so a visit to Dinorwic could well be on the cards.

Lefty
 
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