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3RD attempt loading this. 1st attempt failed and lost the lot after spending 2 hours on it, 2nd lost all narrative. Almost decided not to bother. Grab a cuppa and digestive,and your sunglasses 'cos the suns out, almost 50 pics.
Portmeirion Village was the setting for the 60's TV series 'The Prisoner', starring Patrick McGoohan, who played the part of 'No 6', and a big white balloon called 'Rover' that tried to stop people leaving the village by swallowing them up.' Many of the buildings are now used for holidays and short breaks.
The village was built by architect 'William-Clough-Ellis'. As well as the village, there are extensive woodland walks through rhodedendrons, camelias and tree ferns with the occasional unexpected building thrown in, and walks along the beach when the tide is out, watch out for quicksand.
Portmeirion village.
Through the arch to the village.
Under the arch you can see tree roots and rock.
View down the River Dwyryd.
View back to the village.
Under the viewpoint from above.
Ceiling covered in shells.
View across the river.
Hotel.
Walking to the harbour.
Thrush sunning itself. It was 23C, I even left my coat in the car.
Hotel and pool.
Sign warning of dangers. Wait a minute. Is that what I think it is is on the beach?
Yes it is. 'Rover' has made an appearance and has swallowed someone trying to escape across the river. Just as in the TV series, you can still see the string.
Would love to have a look under the hotel, but you can't.
We'll just have to go for a walk along the coast.
Tower on the side of the river.
Looking back to the village. The boat at the bottom is made of concrete and is part of the harbour.
Building looks a bit like a lighthouse.
View out to sea. Harlech around the peninsula.
View right. Porthmadog hidden here.
Back into the secluded bay. Watch the tide and look out for quicksand, or you may not make it back.
Rock formation with lichen above the high tide mark.
Big chunk of quartz.
Back to village along one of the trails. Gorse in full bloom.
Weird trees grow here. Often wonder what made the branch do that.
Saw three of these money trees. Must enquire where I can get one. They must be growing a fortune.
Pond with japanese style bridge and pergola.
Screen at end of pond.
No idea what they are. Just liked the colour against the sky.
Camelia.
Lets look at some of the artwork and signs in the village.
Sign.
Always do a double take when I see this one. This guy looks like he can tie a certain body part in knots.
Sad lion.
One of the shops.
Ceiling of another archway.
Baa baa black sheep. Looks like he is the real black sheep of the family hung out to dry.
Some of the buildings in the village next.
This one looks precarious.
In centre of village.
Looking up and across the square.
Looking up again.
Art gallery. Never been in it.
Buddha.
Looking along the centre of village.
Buddha.
This place is a real photographers dream. You could easily use a few packs of batteries here with all the things to see. I find Things I've never seen before every time I visit, and the colours of the buildings rival the Welsh town of 'Tenby'. There are many routes through the woods that again you will have loads of oppotunity to click away. For a change we actually had a full day of sun and came away a bit red in the face.
Hope you enjoyed the blog and it wasn't too long. As I said I nearly gave up, took 4.5 hours in the end to complete. Hard to make my mind up which pics to put in and which to leave out as there were so many.
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Glad you stuck with it Michael, a superb blog with brilliantly vivid images.
Well done - now put your feet and all together ....Relax.......
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Brings back some memories last time I was there must have been back in the 70's. Still have a few of tehm from old negatives,doesnt seem to have changed much.
Good photo blog too
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Thank you for not giving up
It would have been a pity not to share these beautiful vivid photos. It's strange how intensive the memories of this rather old TV series are. Perhaps the exotic scenery has captured my imagination even at that time.
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Some great pictures in a very good blog.I have never been there so have now put it on my list of places to visit.Thanks for posting it.
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We have stayed at the hotel a few times and in the village, so it was lovely to see the buildings again. When you stay there, being able to stroll around when all the other visitors have gone home is rather special.
Good blog. Thank you.
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Brings back fond memories, Im not really that far away from there to be honest but its still nice to see it in photo's.
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Great memories of our visits there when the boys were young, they were both chess mad. Thanks for persevering and eventually posting your blog.
Christine
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Good blog, thanks for persevering.
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what he said thanks for persevering.. worth it
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Thanks for the comments everyone. Makes it worthwhile. Came very close to giving up and not posting anymore blogs.
Mike
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Sorry to hear you've been having problems uploading and, like others have said, I'm glad you made the effort to carry on. Excellent blog of a wonderful location. Thanks for sharing
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Superb, I remember the prisoner series Pactric Mc Gooern, Well now I can see it in colour and very nice to, great set of photo's a lot of work on your part, so thank you very much for all your efforts, if it had come out blank like my last one you would have been scatty by now lol. a like from me,regards Leon.
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It is nice good blog.
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A superb blog Michael with a terrific set of colourful images. Well done for finally finishing it. Thanks for posting.
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A great blog. Some wonderful photos. Glad you had the weather as the light in the photos is great.
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great blog. love this place - went many years ago when The Prisoner was first shown.
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Some very beautiful pictures! It has been years since I have visited Wales, think I need to get back there with my camera! Thanks for sharing them.
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super blog, thanks for persevering! it brings back memories as its a few years since I went there, it seems to have been "done up" a bit - must make a return visit soon x
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Great photos brings back some great memories from such a great cult show.
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Brilliant photos Michael ~ wonderful compositions. Such a colourful place. We went many years ago and really enjoyed it and will have to re-visit again sometime. Thanks for compiling and sharing. (Thanks for your lovely comment on mine)
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Hi Michael
Well done for persevering on this. I have been here a couple of times, a nice day out. Steph (the wife) wants to go again this year. When she gets in, I am going to show her this, it's a great guide for anyone who has not been there yet.
Cheers M8
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Thanks again everyone for the comments.
Mike
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great blog we went there in febuary but never went in wish i had now lol thanks for showing and persaveering with it
thats much better than the one i took
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It was worth waiting for Michael. Ever since the original series of 'The Prisoner' I have meant to do a visit. You have made me do it this summer. Another top blog from you.
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Well done I echo all the above comments, last time we visited Port Meirion was when Princess Diana had past away it was the day of her funeral, it had a very strange feel that day. It was nice to see such bright colours well done
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Very beautiful blog. Very sharp pics. Thanks for sharing.
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Some very unique shot! Thanks for sharing
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What a lovely place. Great compilation of a varied set of photos. I particularly liked the angle you chose to shoot in so many of the shots. Thanks for posting.
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went there last year on the way back from the fuji meet never got to do a blog myself. loved the money tree and the bridge photos. it is a lovely place to visit and take photos
good blog well done
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Beautiful nature and interesting architecture! Nice photos!
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As said already, glad you stuck with it and made the effort to get it uploaded. Some great photo's and a wonderful narrative. Thanks
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Very nice pictures indeed, i visited the Village when i got married in 1980, i am a big `prisoner Fan` and often watch re-runs of the series, your pictures bring back many nice memories, your compositions and exposures are excellent, thank you for these lovely pictures, very well done.
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You must have the patience of a saint to try three times to upload this blog. Very good blog. I am glad you had a better visit than we did, though ours was many ago, Portmerion looked as it needed a lick of paint.
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Fantastic blog, beautiful. Landscape with vibrant colours are eye-catch!
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A terrific blog Michael, I'm so glad you stuck with it. I've been to the area loads of times, and stayed in Porthmadog several times, but never visited Port Meirion. It looks a great place to visit, and like you said a photographers dream. Your photos really bring the place to life, the colours are so bright and the light is just lovely. If you do find out where to get a money tree don't forget to let us in on the secret will you
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Really enjoyed your blog .........the colours are brilliant and yep outdo Tenby.....thank you for sharing
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Totally brilliant.
As a big fan of the Prisoner I'm surprised I've not been there yet.
Another one to ad to my bucket list.
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Great blog, I love the colours and like the money Tree too.
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Hi Michael - I seen this when u first put it up & was sure I commented but since I hadn't - here we go:
This is on my bucket list -Portmeirion looks amazing.
twas a huge fan of the Prisioner & that gives my age away
thanks to your photos it seems it has not changed at all, so hopefully before this year is out we will have our first holiday in Wales.
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Love visiting Wales but never been to Portmeirion - it looks fantastic, so must get there one day. Well done No 6 and thank you for your comment on my blog. By the way, we found money trees at Ingleton Waterfalls in Yorkshire. I've no idea what they're for either!
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A great blog Mike some lovely landscapes well done Good luck to you
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Good blog, Mike. This brought back lots of happy memories. Have you been up in the woods to the dog's cemetary? Thank you so much for sharing your day out with us.
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