A photographic exhibition that celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Brecon Beacons National Park is heading out on a tour with the exhibition now on display at the Black Mountain Centre in Upper Brynaman until September 27.

Diamond People features 21 portraits that represent the great people who have made a difference in the Brecon Beacons.

The National Park Authority commissioned local photographer Billie Charity to take the photos which are all set in the landscape of the park including caves, mountains and fields of sheep.

Amongst those she photographed are Rob Davies MBE, a Gold Medallist British Paralympic table tennis player, photographed in the town of Talgarth where he grew up.

The Upland Path Volunteers that maintain the network of popular footpaths in the park, heading to work on the Blorenge overlooking Abergavenny. Ashford Price of Dan-yr-Ogaf National Showcaves Centre for Wales is photographed in one of the dramatic caves at the tourist attraction. Conservation grazier Helen Roderick is pictured with one of the highland cattle from her farm on the Allt, high up in the Usk Valley. The distiller who turns Welsh water into whisky is seen amongst the stills at Penderyn Distillery and National Trust Rangers who look after the central Beacons, including the well-known peak of Pen y Fan take a break on a stone wall with a breath taking view.

Scott Davies, Centre Coordinator said: “We are delighted to host the Diamond People Exhibition at the Black Mountain Centre. Brynaman is one of the gateways to the National Park with the centre being open 9am until 4.30pm on weekdays and 9am until 1.30pm on Saturday. Everyone is welcome to view the exhibition and visit the centre and café.”

Deborah Perkin, National Park Member Champion for Business and Communities added: “It's exciting to see the diamonds of our National Park going out on the road.

"Billie is a gifted photographer who has captured some arresting images of people who live and work here in the Brecon Beacons. I do hope that many people will take the opportunity to see the exhibition at the Black Mountain Centre, and join us in wishing the National Park a happy 60th birthday.”

Diamond People will tour around the park throughout the year and into 2018.

After The Black Mountain Centre, it will move to The Riverside Gallery and the Welfare Hall in Ystradgynlais from the September 30.