Photography Park & Shoot, Llanberis & Capel Curig, Snowdonia (Ep
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- čas přidán 12. 01. 2019
- With the weather for this landscape photography outing not at its finest, although pretty typically wet and windy for January, I set out with a random locations in mind. And I end up compiling a list of handy roadside locations for easy access to landscape photographers with limited mobility. Not everyone can make up to the high ridges for the spectacular shots, but there is plenty of great Snowdonia landscape photography to be enjoyed close to a parking spot.
So this is first of my occasional 'Park & Shoot' series, which will accompany my regular landscape photography trips around Snowdonia, North Wales and Anglesey. And I still have plenty of obscure photography locations to cover in my other occasional series: 'Off The Beaten Track'.
In a bonus this week I also visit Caffi Siabod in Capel Curig to pick up in person from the author, my copy of Nick Livesey's excellent book, "Photographing The Snowdonia Mountains"- I'm guessing that anyone who enjoys this channel will either already have a copy of this essential reading (and amazing photography) book, or be planning to get one very soon from nicklivesey.co.uk.
Locations covered in this inaugural landscape photography 'Park & Shoot' episode include:
the Llanberis Lone Tree
a roadside viewpoint over Llyn Gwynant, and right under the Snowdon Horseshoe
the roadside twin lakes of Llynnau Mymbyr
and the woodland riverside walk near Caffi Siabod in Capel Curig.
I really appreciate you watching, and if you haven't done it already, why not subscribe now and join me next time?!
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Great,Great and Great the "Park & Shoot" Great. Just Great. DCW
Thanks a million!!! 👍😀
I, with my wife and two kids spent many, many happy holidays in and around Beddgelert. We all have special memories, in particular of the Forrestry Commission camp site at Beddgelert. Once the kids had flown the nest, we, and a couple of friends, returned each year for a weeks walking and spent new years day climbing Snowden, regardless of the weather and the effects of too much booze on old years night. I don't know where the years have gone but my daughter and son-in-law have just retired. Time for a return visit before its too late I think. Thank you for reminding us of better times. Dave
Hello David, thank you so much for watching and being good enough to make contact. It's something that I hear quite often. The people who have visited here, even in frequently, but especially as frequently as yourself have very fond memories of the area despite the worst of the conditions which can be thrown at us sometimes! I do hope you are able to return before too long. And I can completely understand how you feel about that journey, as my own father now "visits" through my videos, having been a far more competent rockclimber then I in his youth in this area. 😊👍
A beautiful final image and a good idea to make climbing mountains easier, ha ha.
Thanks a lot Brenda, yes when I was having leg issues some of these spots made life MUCH easier - so I thought it would be nice to share. Plenty more to come 👍😀
Got the book, thanks to David’s plug., and what a beautiful book! All I need to get now is the coffee from Cafe Siabod when all the lockdowns are over. What an inspiring video, in spite of the weather! This channel really encourages me to just ‘ get out there’ and take photos. Thanks David.
Hello Peter, thank you so much for being good enough to make contact. I really enjoy it when people dip into my back catalogue especially when they leave a message as it also jogs my memory! And also drives me to produce better work because the older stuff is often a bit rubbish (well, at least in my opinion!) I'm sure that Nick will be very pleased you bought his book, it's amazing how many people have picked it up based on my recommendation, but I'm still more than happy to confirm it remains my favourite Snowdonia book of all time! 😊👍
I am a disabled photographer and I can’t walk very far at
all so I think this park a shoot video was tremendous thank you so much.
That really good to know - plenty more to come in this series too!
Enjoyable video and a great idea, the park and shoot, thank you
Thanks a lot Bryan, I also have plenty more spots to share 😊👍
Excellent vlog David, thoroughly enjoyed the information which you shared. Thanks
Hi Alan, so glad you enjoyed it and many thanks for leaving a comment 👍😀
Love the park and shoot idea. As for vlogging in public spaces, you didn't seem to have any issues. Great vlog.
Hi Mark, many thanks for taking the time to comment. Yes I think I'll be much bolder from now on! 😀👍
Oh wow David, I can’t believe I’ve not watched this, these places are definitely on my to do list with them being so easy for me to park and shoot but also get to these places all in one day.
Hi Brian, yes I think you'd have a really good day out visiting these locations because they're all very close together and if the conditions are good you will get some great images from right next to your car! 😊👍
Great info. So interesting. Keep up the good work. You're a natural 👍
Many thanks, Mick, so glad you enjoyed it. 😊👍
As for shooting a lot of the same composition, photographer Galen Rowell use to say, "If it looks good shoot it. If it looks better shoot it again." I have always followed his advice. Very nice video.
Many thanks Philip, needless to say, I agree with that! 😀👍
Great vlog David and great idea with the park and shoot series. Even for those who can get up mountains, we all have those days where we'd rather just roll out of the car, tripod in hand.
Yes I hadn't thought of that angle, but a couple of people have mentioned it! 👍😀
Really enjoy your vlogs David, what a great idea Park and Shoot series, I love walking but sometimes the old knees do complain! I'll be travelling to Snowdonia again very shortly to attempt to take some acceptable shots of the wonderful scenery on offer. Looking forward to your next vlogs
So glad you found it helpful and entertaining. I do intend to spend a lot more time in the mountains this yeas because I did spend a bit too much time on the Anglesey coast close to the house last year! 😀👍
Good info given. I've been to those places so many times taking family and friends and I've hardly taken a photo of them myself. Last time i was there Moel Siabod cafe was a hiking shop and petrol station, got my walking poles from there.
Cheers Garry - yes I remember it as that too. But I much prefer it as it is now! 👍
That was a beautiful image of the tree at the end there !!! Very clever angle. As a local I must say how much I am enjoying your videos as I have been largely abroad for many many years so seeing "home" shown in the way you do is very emotional. My goodness did I take all this for granted as I was growing up.
Hi Toby, Many thanks for watching I really appreciate your tuning in. Hopefully I’ll be able to keep you entertained😊👍🏻
@@DGriffGallery Hi, you undoubtedly are !! So much so I'm currently looking at your site for the workshops on Anglesey and Snowdonia as I am back home for a while. Good opportunity to have something different to Saudi deserts and Thai Jungles.
Brilliant idea for a series. North Wales is somewhere I intend to explore more of. I have a dodgy knee which on some days behaves so I can climb but on other days, and the little sod always seems to know when I'm planning a hike up hills, it won't allow me to climb carrying a heavy rucksack. Be wonderful to have locations I can be sure of good images without crippling myself
Thanks a lot Peter. I have quite a few more in mind for this occasional series too 👍😀
It's a great idea that "Park & Shoot", especially for those who can't/don't want to go very far, yet still want to get photos. I really enjoyed this!
Thanks a lot for watching. I guess it's unlikely you'll ever need this info, but really glad you enjoyed seeing my corner of the world! 👍😀
@@DGriffGallery On the contrary, I plan to return to the UK sometime later this year (aiming for Autumn)! I spent about a month touring Scotland, England, Ireland (& Paris) 8+yrs ago, loved it! Been wanting to return for sometime to re-experience it through photography. These tips you shared will be very helpful!
Just chilling at work enjoying your back catalogue I brought the book after I first watched this and my wife tided it away only just found it great vlog as ever
Ah yes, you can't go wrong with that book!! There's another from Nick in the pipeline too, so he tells me 😊👍
Thanks David, perfect for me.
Hi Brian, I'm going to be covering these and other Park & Shoot locations in more detail on a one by one basis to show more info on how to get to them and the sorts of images you can expect - like I did with Llyn y Dywarchen. I've had a really good response to this series and hope to be as helpful as possible to as many people as possible - whilst of course still getting some good images along the way! 😀 👍
That’ll be great David, I’ll definitely keep an eye out for those
Your videos always relax me DG. Eloquent and full of great info.
Cheers mate, to be fair I equally enjoy yours!! 😀👍
Great vlog Dave, even better concept for those unable to venture into the mountains, another angle you covered, the cloud base height, sometimes its just better to stay low as you did for the exact reasons you mentioned :-) The book is likely to be bought and added to my collection.
Thanks a lot for watching and taking the time to comment - I really appreciate it. As for the book, I don't think you'd be disappointed 👍
2 down lol bringing back all my childhood memories :) so already a few dawn and cloudy locations logged :)
Excellent video David. I was lucky enough to visit all these places just recently, although I had much better weather than yourself.
Haha , yeah I should have known better on a day like that! But at least I can pop out there again soon. There's snow about at the moment, but I'm up in North Yorkshire for a landscape photography meetup! 👍😀
Well David.
I know the location's from this vlog as I've been there a few times in the past,
Camping near to bethgellert and I think if I remember we came across a camp shop and I brought a pair of gortex walking boots and to try them out found a little waterfall to try them out, best place to do it was in the middle of the stream.
Boots worked great.
David, exactly the type of info those with mobility problems need, easy parking and wonderful views, weather permitting! Lovely final shot. Thank you
Thanks a lot Deryck - I'm hoping to inspire a few photographers who simply can't make it up into the hills. Whilst it's good to get off the beaten track, photography doesn't just start when you're miles from anywhere! 😀👍
You would never be out of a job David, your vids are so listenable, honest, packed with tips, history and personality.....keep up the great content.........P.S. currently gorging :o)
Hello Mike, thank you ever so much for tuning in and your very kind words I'm so glad you're enjoying the channel, and I'll do my very best to keep you entertained. I would caution however against watching some of my early stuff - most of it is frankly terrible and I have no idea why I still leave it on the channel! 😊👍
@@DGriffGallery - Hi David, I for one are pleased creators leave their early work on their channels. It is great inspiration for us budding Martin Scorsese wannabe's (joke) who are still trying to grab our wotsits and give this CZcams thing a go. I'm about three quarters through your videos and have enjoyed them all, even the early ones. It is a great insight into the journey you have take and the confidence that flows through your later vids, it gives us mortals hope 😂(please leave them up).
Furthermore, you have got me seriously thinking about Micro 4/3rds. I am fast approaching 62 (also with gammy leg) and like many other photographers, have been seduced by the Full Frame argument. If and when I manage a full photography day I need a sherpa or team of dogs with sled to carry all my kit. I'll have every mm sweet-spot covered and knacker myself in the process 😂. I have done quite a bit of research over the last two weeks and have been really excited by the features and weight saving this camera setup gives. All I have to do is overcome the love for my Canon full frame stuff and take the plunge.
I certainly will not deluge you with questions, but I may have one or two as my research progresses. Are you happy for me to ping them across, if not I understand?
One final point, it would be great if you could get to Kent in December, I for one would enjoy meeting you. I think all the Kent lads appreciate it is along way and it was hinted, composition hunting is a challenge in Kent. We get excited if we find a worm cast with light on it.....that's how high it gets over here 😂.
Have a great week David 👍.
@@mikewalker3800 Hi Mike, don't worry, I've already bowed to the pressure from other people to keep all of my videos online so there is a complete record! Despite my intense embarrassment at the first 60 or so!! Do feel free to contact me through Facebook or my website with any questions to help you decide whether to switch over to M4/3. And yes, it would be great to meet up if we can get it organised :)
Fabulous blog again, David. You were very helpful with your recommendation on walking poles a couple of months back. I've just had knee surgery, so photography from close to roads and car parks is just what I'm looking for until I'm recovered and can take to the hills with Nick's book. Keep up the excellent work! Pete
Hi Pete, really hope your recovery goes well 😀👍
Diolch! @@DGriffGallery
Nice guide Dave and some excellent easy access spots.
Thanks a lot Steve, appreciate you taking the time to comment 😀👍
The first vlog of yours I've watched David, thoroughly enjoyed it! Subscribed :-)
Hi Simon, thank you so much for taking the time to let me know, I really appreciate your support. Hope I can keep you entertained! 👍😃
Nice Video again David lovely stuff to watch on this cold Windy afternoon. Good Idea for those that are unable David I bet there are plenty of spots too. Best Book Out there! Brilliant!!
Cheers Rob - looking forward to your nest big walk too! 😀👍
Thoroughly enjoyed that David, extremely informative with an excellent 'unique' image of the lone tree.
Thanks a lot Jamie. It's my first of that tree in a long time, but the chance to have the place to myself and take my time is a rare opportunity these days. And when there are others there you're bound to feel a bit rushed and certainly frowned upon if you take the time to film it too!!
Really enjoyed the video, thank you. Got to watch all the previous ones now ! (subbed)
Thanks so much for your support - I really appreciate it. I'd caution against some of my early vlogs - they were terrible!! 😬😃
Really enjoyed that David, thanks for sharing your knowledge of the local area. The park n shoot theme is also useful for people like myself that whilst mobility is not an issue, living in Wiltshire and travelling to north Wales leaves very little time to treck for several hours up a mountain ! , plus your never quite sure how the weather might pan out even if you have checked before leaving. So even allowing for an overnight stay it is useful to know a few places where a 15 or 30 minute walk is going to give you a good location..thanks again and I hope you do a few more on this theme..
Hi Martin, thanks a lot for watching and your kind feedback. Yes, l do have plenty more locations throughout Snowdonia and Anglesey lined up to keep this occasional series going for quite a while 😊👍
well ive never even seen it before so thx for stopping there again
Thanks a lot - really glad you're enjoying my stuff and hope it's helpful here and there 😀👍
@@DGriffGallery reach out to get that book from nick looking forward to it... you both look like doing something special, when will you do a book
Fantastic idea mate. This sort of thing will be invaluable to so many people (me included!)
Cheers. Already getting quite good feedback so luckily I have a few spots to milk it with 😂👍
@@DGriffGallery well done on reaching 1k mate!!
@@GaryNormanPhoto Cheers mate - thought about a "Go Me!" post / tweet or two, but decided not to say anything. Don't want to be accused of excessive ego! I guess the next milestone is 10k - in about 10 years time at this rate!! 😂😀
D Griff Gallery #10kby2020 😉
Hmmm 😬
Great vlog . Can’t wait for my trip up snowdonia in June and travel around the area good locations if weather chucking it down so I can jump in and out off the car
Do you know Ken, that's a really good point - it's not just about lack of mobility, these spots can be handy for exactly that time when conditions keep you off the peaks! Good thought - I'm going to steal it!! 😂👍👍
Great Vlog David, and now i will have o go and get a copy of Nick Livesey's book from the cafe, tyou do like to make this hobby expensive lol, keep up the good work matey
Ah well it’s a truly epic book and well worth every penny 😊👍🏻
Excellent episode DG. What a fabulous idea for those that cannot do the more adventurous locations - I am sure this series will be a hit with everyone though. I was surprised you didn't get Nick to put in an appearance in the vlog :) His book really is a treasure and it is something that is never far from my desk in this room. Dare I say, you managed a cracking image of the *the tree*
Thanks a lot mate. Actually Nick was 'at work" of course, so was unable to appear. BUT we have plans for a full collab hike and interview, probably early Feb so that should be a treat! So many questions ... 😀
Thanks for sharing David. Just subscribed. I love this area and your content. It's a bit different to the landscape vlogs I create in Essex!
Thanks a lot Rob, that's much appreciated. I've subbed your channel page too and will be catching up as soon as I get a chance 👍😃
Thanks David for Subscribing. Just catching up on your vlogs as well! Great viewing.
Great video David and I have just bought Nick's book on your recommendation.
That's great Peter, I'm sure you won't be disappointed - knowing the area so intimately, I was astounded at how detailed Nick's content is - I can't begin to guess how much effort went into it. And of course the photography is truly epic too! 😀👍
Great clog yet again mate, very informative. This group you took up there in December, I don't suppose there was an up and coming vlogger on thatvfroup was there haha, seeing this made me reminisce from when in was there, a fantastic place.
Yes, a very talented young man who's now making quite a name for himself 👍
@@DGriffGallery ha ha nice words mate, I wish I believed them is ha
Like. Thumbs up
Never mind Nick! Your the man with the know - legend. Reet I wish people would tell me when I get the end card, I wouldn’t need to watch them 😂😂😂😂 I jest of course! Wonderful video and saved to my play list, why? It’s filled with so much inside info, you could make a book from it 😮 I for one would be the first queuing to buy. Well done David!
Haha - lots more to come, but I'm lead to believe you're becoming an experienced hill walker these days 👍😀
Just noticed David, that viewpoint one on A4086 is actually on A498, according to Google Maps that is. Was looking up and down the A4086 on the map until you put yours up.
Only taking a closer look as I’m off to your neck of the woods on Saturday for a week, it’s a holiday with my wife and dog and not a Photography Road Trip so will only visit one or two places ff the island purely for photography, of course I’ll have my camera with me all the time and my backpack with tripod, filters etc in the boot just in case 📷😉📸
Cheers Brian, thanks for the correction. You're quite right of course and I've updated some other notes on my website since this was made. Hope you have a great visit and that conditions are kind to you 😊👍
@@DGriffGallery Thanks, me too, not too cool at night as I want to try my hand at some Astro
Really enjoyable viewing Dave. I think I’ll have to buy the book as I’ve heard a lot of people taking about it recently
Take care mate
It'll certainly help you out for our next visit!
I love this video David. Generally, I am one who prefers to get out for a hike with my camera but I am certainly not one to turn down an opportunity for a shot or two from the car park especially when the locations are this nice! I think you have hit on a topic that would be of great interest to many people and I hope that you continue to add to this "series" as you see fit. As you pointed out, you had even the lone tree area to yourself. There is something very special about the solitude of wandering around this great land with no one to spoil the experience. Yes, it is nice to share and collaborate, but give me peace and quite once in awhile too. As for the photos on this day, nothing spectacular due to the light, but those shots you showed from December, wow! I love the shot of the layered mountains at 7:30--really special. Great work! Cheers, Jeff
To be fair I couldn't really blame the light up at the lakes as it was quite dramatic - I just couldn't get the shot I was after because the rain was driving into my face and the camera lens - I waited about 45 mins before I gave up and did the bit of filming! But as ever we do what we can and head out again another day for another go - that's what makes it so enjoyable. And I do have plenty more of these sorts of locations which hopefully I can spend more time at and do more at each one. 😀👍
Excellent vlog yet again sir, I am so sad i live so far from your area. I'll see you next time. :-)
Thanks a lot Dennis - been enjoying some of your FB posts too! 😀👍
This is an amazing video video very good and well put together. Thanks for the Facebook group shout or. I know you hate saying Landscape Vlogtography Adventures it’s a long one hahaha. Great to see the Lone tree again as well.
Hi Paul, thanks a lot mate. Yeah there were a couple of unused takes of LVA! Haha 😀👍
Hahaha that I can believe lol
Very interesting. Have you thought of including a what three words reference to make the locations easier to find?
Cheers
John
Good idea. This was a while ago before they were quite so widely used. I probably don't have the time to go back over my 190-odd videos on the channel, but I'll certainly look to add them to future videos. 😊👍
Love what you do and look forward to your vlogs, like most we love spending money on equipment but when it comes to staying at places to enable us to visit some of the fantastic places you go to, it would be nice to have an odd recommendation with a good breakfast and most of all good value which none of the other do. just a thought. Keep up the very good work.
Hi Trevor, that's a really good point and I would love to be able to offer accommodation recommendations, but as I live here and haven't used any local B&Bs myself I couldn't in all good conscience suggest somewhere I haven't directly experienced. It just wouldn't be fair - especially if I was misguided and recommended somewhere that turned out to be poor. I'd hate to let one my viewers down. The only accommodation I can recommend, I'm afraid. are quiet locations for a tent or, in summer, a tarp!
No problem, its was just a thought, please keep up with your walks and talks as i look forward to hearing you and one day hope to meet you, have a great new year.
There's some great views on the shore of llyn gwynant at the actual campsite. Don't even have to get out of the car. Interesting to hear you say you take so many pictures. Have you tried the opposite and limiting yourself to just one? Focusses the mind wonderfully 😁 thanks for the effort you put into these
Yes that campsite has a lovely position. I don't really set myself personal "challenges" because I tend to approach things based on if there are more opportunities of light and composition I'll take them - and if there are none (in my opinion) I'll just have a nice walk! 👍 😀
Great image of the tree David - and thanks for all the info on the easy access places - very helpful indeed - looking forward to your upcoming vlogs in 2019 - wondering if you have plans for a vlog covering shooting a focus stacked high dynamic range image and how to put it all together afterwards - no pressure Cheers :)
Hi Peter, thanks a lot for tuning in. Not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for, but this early one from me one shows a 3x image bracketed sequence and 3x focus stack ie. 9x images combined, and then a bit of Orton Effect thrown in too: czcams.com/video/9bCZWx2E6lM/video.html 😀👍
I can recommend the Llygad Yr Haul tearoom/cafe in High Street, Llanberis (opposite Snowdon Garage and a church).
Thanks a lot Ray - I'm planing to be in the area at some point tomorrow so may well find the time to swing by 😀 👍
Great video but I wish you would have explained more of how t get to the places, especially with lone tree. The map is too small a scale to show with accuracy. A brief description of where the car park is with landmarks and how to get to the spot from the car park would help.
Hi Ray, that's fair comment and it was a bit rushed because I hadn't planned to cover as many locations in one go - so I'll be revisiting each and spending some more time there showing the sorts of images you can get. So I'll make sure the directions and explanations are better. Sorry 😀 👍
Hi David, The outdoor photography is brilliant , a fantastic place to be in this mixed up world, could you tell me if you have done any landscape photography around Cader Idris and if so is it on the website, I worked around that area for the RSPB, in the 90’s, with a fantastic group of people, it would bring back some lovely memories.
Hi John, I have done quite a bit around the Dolgellau area, Cader, Tal y Llyn and the Mawddach, but predominantly in the days before I had this channel and started my website up so I don't really have anything of a standard that's worth sharing! These days, I would have to travel for an hour also to get down there from Anglesey, and, of course, I'd be driving right past some equally high-quality scenery. This is why most of my work is on the island and on the mountain is close by I don't really travel much further afield than southerly ring from Porthmadog across to Blaenau and up to Betws these days! 😊👍
As always a very enjoyable vlog & great images. At the Lone Tree you were using some kind of lighting (as seen reflected in your glasses) can I ask what were you using?
Hi Colin, thanks a lot and well spotted. I'd had trouble with video quality during blue hour and as it's a pretty regular feature of my vlogs I thought I'd try out a cheap little battery powered LED unit on my gimbal rig. I've been quite pleased with the results and I use it for fill lighting in my office too - I'll show you it on my next Ask Me Anything ... 👍
I was there at the cafe Xmas eve 2021......
Lovely people, lovely food and somewhere that I look forward to visiting before or after many of my mountain trips. 😊👍
Hi David - Thanks for this video. It's a bit of an odd question, but at the Lone Tree location, do you know if there is space to one side to get a composition with just the half-submerged rocks as foreground and without the tree? I'll find out tomorrow so don't worry if you don't have time to answer, though... Thanks!
Hi Robin, you may need wellies, but there are alternative composition options, although there are more interesting rocks to be found along the shore with easier access too 😊👍
@@DGriffGallery Thank you - I'll see what I can find!
@@DGriffGallery Conditions weren't right for what I wanted, although I did get some pictures elsewhere on the trip which I like.
I thought I'd let people know on here that the left branch of the tree is broken, hanging down almost to the water. It spoils it and it's harder to get a good composition.
-Robin
Military poncho necessary check
They come in very handy - especially to keep you gear under and well as yourself! 😀👍
@@DGriffGallery as a technician I always carry three on for me in two for tool bags. I'll have to upgrade them to military style
Excellent video as usual. And what a great idea to do a Park and Shoot series. You are so good. So many places I want to go, but your area is pulling me. My bank account does NOT thank you. ; ) Take care. Thank you for your work. Super.
Thanks a lot Janet. It can be quite reasonable visiting this area. There are some lovely and great value B&Bs in the area 😀👍
A "Q" for your "Q & A". I have a fixed 24 mm lens, could I find a use for it in landscape photography?. DCW
24mm is a great focal length for landscapes. Go out and try it.
Thanks a lot David, I'll definitely discuss my thoughts on this in the next Q&A 👍😀
Hi Peter, I'm working on a very tight budget, any advice is welcome. Thank you for your encouragement. DCW
David, you said you have a 24mm lens, so I suggest you find some locations near by and start taking pictures. The internet can help you find local photographic opportunities (500px is very good). Other than that I am not sure what kind of advice you are after, but a limited budget will not stop you from taking great landscape pictures.
LAN beris and not CLANberis?
Well spotted - strictly speaking you're quite right I should have emphasised the 'Ll' properly, 😀and if I were from North Wales I almost certainly would have. But I grew up in a mid-Wales "Llan" and a lot of the time it gets pronounced "Lan" in that region. So I'm guilty with mitigating circumstances. 👍😀
Sadly Nick has severed his connection with Cafe Siabod. There is still an excellent gallery there, but it does not contain Nick Livesy's work.
Yes, a great pity. Every opportunity to enjoy his work is to be relished.