06 Januari 2014

Photographer captures incredible images of cave system

These amazing underground pictures are of an elaborate cave system in south Wales.

Caver turned photographer Joshua Bratchley, 22, took this stunning collection of images of the Dan yr Ogof cave system - including one that looks like the opening sequence to the James Bond films. 

Elsewhere giant stalactites hang from the ceiling with one meeting a stalagmite - making a tower.

The name's Bond: These stunning images were taken of the Dan yr Ogof cave system - including this which looks like the James Bond opening sequence
The name's Bond: These stunning images were taken of the Dan yr Ogof cave system - including this which looks like the James Bond opening sequence


Growth: Photographer Joshua Bratchley took these pictures of some enormous stalactites in the south Wales cave system
Growth: Photographer Joshua Bratchley took these pictures of some enormous stalactites in the south Wales cave system


Close up: The 22-year-old photographer is also a keen caver and have been exploring such systems for many years
Close up: The 22-year-old photographer is also a keen caver and have been exploring such systems for many years


Meanwhile, several deep pools can be seen - with one intrepid caver wading in up to their waist.

The photographer is a keen caver himself and only recently began to combine this with photography.

He said: 'I began to combine the two and I found that I was very passionate about capturing these sensational places in my own images.

'It often takes a lot of thought to get the right lighting since the caves are naturally pitch black so seeing good results from efforts as thoroughly rewarding.

Hidden features: A caver looks at one stalactite which has merged with a stalagmite in the cave system
Hidden features: A caver looks at one stalactite which has merged with a stalagmite in the cave system


Reach: This photograph shows the very beginnings of some tiny stalagmites, created from water and other minerals
Reach: This photograph shows the very beginnings of some tiny stalagmites, created from water and other minerals


'My favourite photo is the one in Bakerloo straight, although people have taken other similar images before, I like how in this one the steam from the silhouetted caver rises in the light.

'I'd made many trips in to the cave before but had not taken enough time to admire its beauty so I took a camera with me to capture it in my records.

'It is a stunning system.'

Exploring: One intrepid caver wades up to their chest in the freezing waters of the cave system
Exploring: One intrepid caver wades up to their chest in the freezing waters of the cave system

Expansive: The photographer says he is 'very passionate' about capturing these 'sensational' places on film
Expansive: The photographer says he is 'very passionate' about capturing these 'sensational' places on film

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