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South Wales Argus
12-06-2025
- Science
- South Wales Argus
Strawberry moon over South Wales: these are the best pictures
Throughout history, the nicknames used for full and new moons were used to track the seasons. The name for the strawberry moon that has been seen this week comes from indigenous Americans and has nothing to do with its reddish and pink tint. Instead, it marks the ripening of strawberries and the beginning of their annual harvest. The strawberry moon has a red tint because of its proximity to the horizon, as the light rays must pass through the densest layers of the atmosphere. This is what also gives the rising and setting sun its vibrant colour. The strawberry moon taken by Tereza Sillett (Image: Tereza Sillett) While it may not appear as strawberry red to the naked eye, it appears as orange or rusty when its close to the horizon. Any viewing locations that are far away from light pollution caused by towns and cities give ample opportunity for stargazing and capturing a glimpse of the phenomenon, without the need for any elaborate equipment. Those viewing the strawberry moon also have opportunity to see even more of space's occupants. NASA said: 'All month long, Mars and Venus will be visible in the night skies. Catch Mars in the west for a couple of hours after sunset, while Venus rises about two hours before the Sun, shining low in the eastern sky in the morning.' If you have a passion for photography and would like to have your pictures featured, search South Wales Argus Camera Club on Facebook.
South Wales Argus
05-06-2025
- South Wales Argus
Wildlife photos by South Wales Argus Camera Club members
Our camera club members have been capturing the wildlife around them, including documenting the growth of the new arrivals. Here are just four of their latest stunning wildlife photos. Horses at Keepers (Image: Sharon Smith) This swan and its cygnets found the perfect spot to relax by in Torfaen (Image: Roslynne Eaton) Bumble bee on flower in Newbridge (Image: Annette O'Connell) Broad bodied chaser dragonflies in Abergavenny (Image: Alan Underwood) If you would like to have your pictures featured, search South Wales Argus Camera Club on Facebook.
South Wales Argus
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Perfect pictures of Torfaen and Monmouthshire countryside
From rolling green hills to quiet canals, from wildlife to floral views, there is so much to see in the area. Fortunately, the South Wales Argus Camera Club is on hand to capture all the best moments on offer. With more than 5,700 members, the club showcases the very best pictures taken by amateur photographers in the region. Just take a look at the stunning pictures submitted this week. If you would like to have the chance to have your pictures showcased in print and online, visit the South Wales Argus Camera Club group on Facebook and request to join. (Image: Michael Fullagar) (Image: Tammy Louise Mountain) (Image: John Blue Williams) (Image: Marie Coombes) (Image: Alan Phillips)
South Wales Argus
01-06-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Monmouthshire and Torfaen: Six pictures of the week
As we're well into spring, the images on show have captured the best of the wildlife in the local area. Here are some of the best images from around the area this week. (Image: Angela Shipp) (Image: Gina Bacchioni) (Image: Leanne Preece) (Image: Nicola Dean) (Image: Roslynne Eaton) Thank you to everyone who sends in their images. Please keep sharing your great photos and see if they make the paper! If you would like to contribute, please search for the South Wales Argus Camera Club on Facebook and request to join before submitting your pictures.
South Wales Argus
22-05-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Adorable bird photos from the South Wales Argus Camera Clun
Whether its stunning wildlife photos, beautiful scenery and landmark pictures or moments captured at events, our members are document that moment in time for all to see. Take a look at just a few of the pictures they've taken of birds here. Four-week old Canadian goslings in Torfaen (Image: Roslynne Eaton) New life at Caerphilly Castle (Image: Katrine Wright) Baby ducks and mum having a feed in Pontypool Park (Image: Jodie Fisher) Skylark in the air at Goldcliff (Image: Andrew Thomas) If you're a budding photographer, head over to the South Wales Argus Camera Club on Facebook and you could have your photos featured in the paper.
