Nigel Thomas

The beautiful Sgwd Gwladys #wales #lovewales #waterfall #landscapephotography

Stunning to just be there, quietly observing the end of another day at Strumble Head #lovewales❤️ #coastalphotography #landscapephotographer

Mwnt Beach

Church Doors Cove Pembrokeshire A few quiet hours at Church Doors Cove, in Pembrokeshire. No rush. Just following the rhythm of incoming tide. Photography has taught me that slowness is a gift. The longer I stand still, the more a place begins to reveal itself — the movement of the tide through the rocks, the clouds stretching across the cliffs, the quiet presence of the land. I rarely take a photograph straight away. I wait until something settles inside. When it does, when it feels right, I take the shot. For this image I chose a square crop, a shape that feels calm and balanced, allowing the eye to wander gently through the scene — from the dark rocks, through the soft breath of the sea, and finally to the ancient ‘church’ doorway carved into the cliff. Sometimes the photograph is simply the echo of a moment spent fully present 🙏

Burry Port yesterday evening

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What’s coming in 2026 Some days, getting out with my camera feels easy. Other days, not so much, in fact I can find it very difficult indeed. January often carries a quiet lull—grey skies, early evenings, a touch of winter blues, but that’s ok, it’s an opportunity for personal reflection. For me at this time of year it is not unusual, not dramatic, not of any worry or concern. Just the gentle weight of the start of a new year. It was in one of these quiet moments about a week ago, that I began to write. Not to teach, not to instruct, not to prove anything. But to explore the way I experience the landscape, the way I move, wait, breathe, and see. To put words to the rhythms that guide my photography—the subtle alignment of eyes, heart, and soul. ‘Moments That Wait’ will be a series of essays from these thoughts and reflections. Each one is a meditation on an element of my practice: arriving in a place, waiting for light, tuning into intuition, seeing with the third eye, feeling time stretch in long exposure, remembering through editing, honouring through printing, and finally, learning to let go. This series is a way to slow down. To pause, reflect, and share what it feels like to be fully present in nature. To show how photography, at its best, is not just about capturing what we see, but about feeling what we cannot hold—the wind on our faces, the softness of light, the quiet of the tide. I’ll be sharing one essay each month throughout 2026, as a companion to the landscapes I love and the thoughts that move me. Whether this becomes a book someday or remains a collection of reflections, we will just have to see because I don’t know. The intention though is the same: to offer a window into the process of mindful photography, to explore patience, presence, and the art of noticing, and to remind us that sometimes the most important things in life—and in photography—are the things that wait. Here’s to noticing, breathing, and being present. Here’s to the ‘Moments That Wait’. Image below in camera double exposure - June 2025

Mind, Soul, and Camera — The Mindful Lens It all begins by leaving the door. That simple act is the first commitment—not just to a place, but to a state of mind. The moment I step outside with a camera, the noise of the day starts to fall away. What I carry with me isn’t a checklist of shots or a set of rigid rules, but an openness to what might unfold. Once on location, it truly begins. Breathing slows. Observing deepens. Waiting becomes part of the process rather than something to be endured. The landscape doesn’t rush, and neither do I. This is where the camera becomes secondary to presence. It’s not about rules or formulas; it’s about feeling. About recognising that quiet moment when everything aligns—light, mood, intention—and pressing the shutter feels inevitable rather than forced. I always leave for home with a smile. Sometimes a very tired one. The physical tiredness is honest, earned. It comes from standing still for long periods, from patience, from being fully there. It’s a reminder that the experience mattered, regardless of how many frames were captured. Maybe the next day comes a light edit. Nothing heavy-handed—just enough to pull what I remember out of the raw files. Not to reinvent the scene, but to honour it. To shape the image so it reflects how it felt to stand there in that moment. Then comes the final decision: which images, if any, deserve to be printed. Printing takes the photograph to another level entirely. On a beautiful PermaJet paper, the image slows down again. It becomes tactile, intentional, and complete. You know my favourites by now—but I’m always curious… what are yours? It started with an open door and a mindful lens. It finishes with a smile—and a stunning print. Give yourself just 5 mins of mindful space - through peaceful images on the video below - enjoy

‘My end of year message to you all’ Thank you all for your incredible support throughout 2025. It’s been a year where I’ve spent a little less time out with the camera, but have been busier than ever with photography events, presentations, workshops, an exhibition—and of course, the book launch. I’m taking a few weeks off now to relax, breathe, enjoy the Christmas period with family, and recharge the batteries ready to see what 2026 has in store. People keep asking me, “What’s next?” A short break will give me the chance to reflect on what’s working, what might need to change, what brings joy, and what brings stress. But one thing’s certain, in 2026 I want to get back to walking with my camera more often, discover new locations along the beautiful Welsh coast, and see where inspiration leads. Another book? Another exhibition? Who knows…… we’ll see !! There’s a huge amount of work involved in writing and self publishing a book and organising an exhibition, but if 2025 is anything to go by, I’ve truly loved the journey. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy, healthy 2026. Best wishes, Nige & Cor xx ‘The Print Lives On’ Video for your viewing and enjoyment #landscapephotography #permajet #fineartphotography

‘Coastal Dreams’ - images from the last few years #coastal_collection #coastaldreams #landscapephotography

Link to my ‘Coastal Dreams’ E-Book Scan QR code in image

UPDATE - My Coastal Dreams exhibition has been extended until Saturday 8th November, which will also be the rescheduled launch of my much anticipated book ‘Coastal Dreams’ Pop along if you can, be great to see you The World Of Le Fook Art Gallery Derwydd Near Llandeilo SA18 2LX #artcollection #artinwales #coastalphotography #landscapephotography #seascapephotography #mentalhealthawareness #permajet #theworldoflefook