Welsh photographer Mathew Browne has been busy capturing the beauty of Ceredigion and Powys for his new book, Wales in Photographs.

From its beautiful landscapes, historical treasures and man-made heritage, Mathew has captured a wide range of images showcasing the different regions of Wales in all their glory, including our very own area.

Aberystwyth at twilight is recorded in the book with two images.

One, taken from Constitution Hill shows the full stretch of the prom, whilst another shows the jetty and pier transforming into silhouettes.

Mathew told the Cambrian News that Aberystwyth seafront is his favourite place in Ceredigion.

“You can’t beat Aberystwyth seafront - there are so many viewpoints to choose from, it was a challenge to only select one or two for the book,” he said.

“In the end I chose a classic shot of the pier at sunset, and another of early evening from Constitution Hill.”

Photographers’ favourite, the Elan Valley, has also been captured as the sun sets in one of Mathew’s images. Then it’s over to Aberaeron for two more striking images.

Of the images in the book, Mathew said: “I already had a few in my portfolio before starting this project, but the majority - I’d estimate 80 per cent of the images you see in the book - were shot specifically for this publication.”

Moving across to Powys, Mathew recalls his favourite moments there.

“The book cover was captured at Lake Vyrnwy, and to date it remains the most spectacular sunset I’ve ever seen,” he said.

“That’s an obvious choice, but another is the Elan Valley which is beautiful at all hours - I have visited several times to photograph the night sky.”

Photography is something Mathew has followed as a hobby for years, well before it became viable as a career.

Commenting on what he loves about photography, he said: “It’s about the thrill of the chase - waiting for some magic sunlight to happen, or watching the stars in the hope of capturing a meteor.

“Since publishing I’ve also felt great satisfaction when my work elicits an emotional response. I often hear from ex-pats who enjoy the book as a visual reminder of their spiritual homeland. I even heard about a carer who had purchased several books as gifts for her patients who suffer from dementia - certain images trigger memories from happier times. I found that incredibly touching.”

See this week’s south papers for the full feature, available in shops and as a digital edition now