Chasing waterfalls

When I meet Jim Cossey at the Gateway to Wales, he is gently cursing the weather that we’ll be driving through to reach the Brecon Beacons Waterfall Centre. White skies and drizzle might not be the most inspiring conditions for epic landscapes, but it’s reassuring to know that overcast conditions can sometimes prove favourable for landscapes – yielding even highlights, shadows and colours.

Jim recently moved to the Brecon Beacons National Park to reconnect with nature and draw inspiration from his surroundings, without having to travel too far afield on a regular basis. Before becoming a pro photographer, he worked three seasons in the French Alps, running ski and mountain bike chalets throughout winter and summer. “It was one of the best experiences of my life,” he says, “and made me appreciate my life and the landscapes around us.” Although Jim also