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Two sunken barges sat on the River Severn's bed at low tide.

Two sunken barges sat on the River Severn's bed at low tide.

Saefern: Limited Edition Fine Art Prints of the River Severn

Explore fine art aerial prints of the River Severn at low tide. Limited to 5 copies each, these large-scale photos capture power, myth, and morning light.

James Kelly-Smith

Jul 3, 20254 min read

Stories Behind My 2025 Calendar Photos

Stories Behind My 2025 Calendar Photos

Stories Behind My 2025 Calendar Photos

Stories and legends behind some of the photos of my 2025 Forest of Dean & Wye Valley, and Bannau Brycheiniog Calendars.

James Kelly-Smith

Nov 29, 20246 min read

Tragedy of Gwladys

Tragedy of Gwladys

Tragedy of Gwladys

The folk story behind the beautiful Sgwd Gwladys ('Lady Waterfall') of the Brecon Beacons. Sgwd Gwladys (or Lady Waterfalls) Sgwd Gwladys...

James Kelly-Smith

Mar 1, 20244 min read

Behind my Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Calendar (Part 1)

Behind my Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Calendar (Part 1)

Behind my Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Calendar (Part 1)

Information behind some of the photos in my 2024 Calendar.

James Kelly-Smith

Sep 22, 20235 min read

Legends of Eryri (Snowdonia)

Legends of Eryri (Snowdonia)

Legends of Eryri (Snowdonia)

Dragons. Giants. Wizards. Faeries. Eryri/Snowdonia is steeped in rich legends and folklore that has it all.

James Kelly-Smith

Aug 1, 20236 min read

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