Amazing photos from inside St Asaph Cathedral

The cathedral dates back 1,400 years, with the current building dating from the 13th century

And while we are familiar with the exterior of the building, Chris wanted to capture some of the interesting objects and architecture within its historic walls.

Chris explained: "I had a day off work so me and my partner took the kids to the cathedral as they wer holding a family activity day, Myths, Legends and autumn crafts.

"This was the first time I'd properly seen inside the cathedral, so being a photographer I decided to get my camera out, have a good look around and try to capture some interesting images."

He said taking the photos was a learning experience.

The cathedral looking simply beautiful

Chris added: "Taking these images I learnt that it is good to try something different, to come out of your comfort zone, to challenge yourself. Being a landscape photographer I concentrate on just landscapes (obviously) so this style of photography is relatively new to me, but I loved the challenge.

"If I was to give any tips to anyone wanting to take similar shots it would to simply just get out there! Visit places, the more you get out, the more places you see, the more photographic opportunities you'll have.

"Once something captures your eye, take your time to really look at your subject, think about how you want your subject/ your image to look. Secondly, try photographing your subject from a different view, in a way people may not have seen it before."

Find out more about Chris and his photography at www.chriswoodbinephotography.com

As well as sharing the photos taken by Chris, a 38-year-old fibre optic technician from St Asaph, we took the chance to speak to him about his passion for photography.

When and why did you take up photography?

I moved to St Asaph 12 years ago from Portsmouth to settle down and raise my two children. Once they had grown up a bit allowing me to have a bit more time to myself, I wanted to venture out a bit more, to explore this beautiful part of the country. I used YouTube to help me to look for locations to visit, and it was here I discovered vlogs from some amazing landscapes photographers. Their videos soon inspired me not only to go out and visit these locations but to capture them to, so five years ago I bought my first camera (Nikon 5200) and started my landscape photography adventure.

What do you love about taking pictures?

For me I love the whole process of photography. Waking up at 3am to capture the sunrise, staying up late to capture the sunset, visiting places not knowing what amazing scenes you'll see next. Looking here there and everywhere to find that one perfect composition that turns a scene or a subject into art.

Where is your favourite place to take pictures and why?

My favourite place to photograph is Snowdonia National Park. It has everything from mountains, lakes and ancient woodland. However if I was to choose just one place, it it would be the Watkin path as it has all of the above in one place.

What equipment do you use?

In the five years I've been doing photography I've noticed people can get a bit obsessed with gear. The thought that you need an expensive camera to get the perfect shot, yes, expensive gear can make your image quality a bit better, however I've by no means got expensive camera gear! My camera is second hand Canon 6d with a 24-105mm kit lens and a 70-200mm telephoto lens. I also use by phone, a Samsung S22.

What do you enjoy about being part of the Camera Club?

The best part about being in the camera club is seeing other people's images. Everyone's images, not just other "professional " photographers. Looking at other people's images has inspired me to either photograph what they have or to visit the place they have shot, so hopefully people will look at the images from the camera club and be inspired themselves to go out and take great images.

If you could photograph anyone or any place who/what would it be and why?

Easy...if I could photograph one place it would quite simply have to be Iceland! Photographing Mnt Kirkjufell with the northern lights above it would be my dream shot! Not to mention Iceland amazing black stone beaches.