Coed y Brenin
Amongst the forest of Coed y Brenin in Mid Wales, nestles this ancient bridge. There are remains of an old mine works to the left, but to the right, a goldmine still exsists, which supplies gold to royalty ….....
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Copyright 2008 Richie Dean
Coed y Brenin is near Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales UK.
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The image has been worked in Photoshop CS3
Coed y Brenin belongs to the following groups:
Complex Simplicity of Art, Art Appreciation, Bridges, Country Bumpkin, Forests, Happy Haven, Landscape Photography, Light and Reflection, PixElations - The Art of Photoshop, Rivers and Streams, Scenery, United Kingdom and Wales, Rich in BeautyAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

cherylc1, 6 days ago
incredible!
Jaybe, 6 days ago
This looks like something out of a fantasy novel – the pictures you get in your head whilst reading…Amazing work.
richiedean in reply to cherylc1’s comment, 6 days ago
Much obliged Cheryl :))
Leanne Williams, 6 days ago
beautiful gold tones, what a lovely scene.
richiedean in reply to Jaybe’s comment, 6 days ago
I can relate to that Jaybe, thanks :))
maggiebarra, 6 days ago
as always beautiful work!
Noelene Davies, 6 days ago
Richie this is just beautiful, the colours and treatment are just amazing. Love it to bits.
richiedean in reply to Leanne Williams’s comment, 6 days ago
Hey thanks Leanne, it’s a great place for hiking :))
Jan Piller, 6 days ago
Wow – where’s the troll??? hahaha – this is stunning!
Yvonne Emerson, 6 days ago
GORGEOUS!
Globalphotos, 6 days ago
Gorgeous image Richie, wonderful work :)
richiedean in reply to maggiebarra’s comment, 6 days ago
You’re too kind maggie, thanks :))
richiedean in reply to Noelene Davies’s comment, 6 days ago
Thanks Noelene, I try my best :))
richiedean in reply to Jan Piller’s comment, 6 days ago
He’s behind the camera …... thank you Jan :))
Kate Towers IPA, 6 days ago
great tones and textures, beautiful !
richiedean in reply to Yvonne Emerson’s comment, 6 days ago
Many thanks Yvonne :))
richiedean in reply to Globalphotos’s comment, 6 days ago
Thank you very much Gp :))
Lizzie Keitel, 6 days ago
wonderful tones and beautifully seen!
richiedean in reply to Kate Towers IPA’s comment, 6 days ago
Hey, good on ya Kate :))
richiedean in reply to Lizzie Keitel’s comment, 6 days ago
Appreciate it Lizzie :))
Heather Rivet..., 6 days ago
fanatastic work
margo, 6 days ago
What a classical, timeless image. I can imagine Lord Llewellyn stopping by to refresh in the cool, clear waters. You have it all – fantastic sites, wonderful vision, and great technique and skills to bring it all together. Love your work.
KathyT, 6 days ago
Love your treatment of this – brings out all the rich colours and textures. What a wonderful old bridge.
richiedean in reply to Heather Rivet IPA’s comment, 6 days ago
Thanx Heather :))
Dayonda, 6 days ago
WoW!
Mel Brackstone, 6 days ago
A beautiful scene, Richie, love the golden tones and the detail in the rocks and trees.
richiedean in reply to margo’s comment, 6 days ago
What a fantastic response margo, thanks for your kind words and encouragement :))
richiedean in reply to KathyT’s comment, 6 days ago
Thanks very much Kathy, it’s a fantastic area to visit :))
richiedean in reply to Dayonda’s comment, 6 days ago
Thank you Dayonda !! :))
richiedean in reply to Mel Brackstone’s comment, 6 days ago
Thanks Mel, it was a great day indeed :))
Rosalie Dale IPA, 6 days ago
Magical, mystical and, as always, stunning!
Nicole Weil T., 6 days ago
Wow this is gorgeous. It looks like a painting.
nodrogart, 6 days ago
I am going to have to get myself to Wales!
Carolyn Staut, 6 days ago
Brilliant composition and treatment. This one is surely a gold mine for the viewer.
richiedean in reply to Rosalie Dale IPA’s comment, 6 days ago
Thanks Rosalie … it’s just the nature of the location :))
Rosalie Dale IPA, 6 days ago
Wanna bet? This processing is wonderful – has “Richie Dean” all over it!!!
richiedean in reply to Nicole Weil T.’s comment, 6 days ago
Thanks Nicole ….. a digital painting :))
richiedean in reply to Rosalie Dale IPA’s comment, 6 days ago
Ha .. you must be looking at the large view :)))
digitalmidge, 6 days ago
Hi Richie…beautiful work as always…
richiedean in reply to nodrogart’s comment, 6 days ago
You could do worse ….. cheers gordon !
richiedean in reply to Carolyn Staut’s comment, 6 days ago
Nice of you Carolyn, thank you :))
richiedean in reply to digitalmidge’s comment, 6 days ago
Hi Zoe, you’re very kind, thank you :))
cdwork, 6 days ago
A fabulous image
richiedean in reply to cdwork’s comment, 6 days ago
Many thanks Chrissy :))
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 6 days ago
What Beauty in this composition…..... So lovely Richie!!! Absolutely Wonderful!! :-))
Carrie Glenn, 6 days ago
Stunning!! A wonderful capture…you did a fantastic job on this! :D
Cleburnus, 6 days ago
perfect
GailD, 6 days ago
This is stunning Richie. Looks like it is out of a fairytale. Love the colours & the detail.
mlgkats, 6 days ago
this is done beautifully i like the treatment and the view is awesome
SharonD, 6 days ago
What a beautiful scene Richie.
bamagirl38, 6 days ago
Terrific !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mui-Ling Teh, 6 days ago
A goldmine eh, looks like it’s shining through your picture; very lovely.
Lam Tran, 6 days ago
Fantastic work! Excellent tone and perspective, lovely texture, well done!
webbie, 6 days ago
Just beautifull …great job.
redhawk, 6 days ago
That is one beautiful scene, the effects you have applied are doing wonders to the scene. I may have to get CS3.
Irene Burdell, 6 days ago
Once again stunning work Richie.
Karen Townsend, 6 days ago
superb image, as usual !
AnaCBStudio, 6 days ago
excellent …gorgeous details and colors
Jacky, 6 days ago
Looking Good !!! :)
Now…about that goldmine…lol
Cherie Dirksen, 6 days ago
Beautiful and mystical!
JackPloeg, 6 days ago
Fantastic, Great job!
SylviaHardy, 6 days ago
Richie, this is one beautiful work of art that you have created with the effects you have applied. I really love your style :-))
ChrisWillis, 6 days ago
Very ‘Lord of the Rings’ atmosphere….a wonderful image…love it :-)
Graeme Pettit ..., 6 days ago
I can see Arthur and Lancelot meeting on this bridge, and the rest is folklore…..Outstndingly beautiful again Rich.
Dawnsky2, 6 days ago
thats beautiful :O)
Ann Garrett, 6 days ago
Absolutely superb
Janet Fikar, 6 days ago
It almost looks like something out of a fantasy drawing. Super!!
richiedean in reply to TrEaSuReDiMaGeS’s comment, 5 days ago
Thanks very much Deb :))
richiedean in reply to Carrie Glenn’s comment, 5 days ago
Nice of you Carrie, thanks :))
richiedean in reply to GailD’s comment, 5 days ago
Thank you Gail, there is a fairytale atmosphere about the place :))
richiedean in reply to Jacky’s comment, 5 days ago
The goldmine’s definitely there Jacky, but it’s a dark, damp, messy place, you wouldnt want to see it ….. much ….. !
Thanks for the promo …. :))
richiedean in reply to SylviaHardy’s comment, 5 days ago
The beauty of the place really stays with you Sylvia, so I found it easy to apply the emotion that I felt, to this image ….. thank you :))
TIMKIELY, 5 days ago
brillant shot , great work on photoshop , gives it a look an OLD photo. well done
richiedean in reply to Graeme Pettit Photography’s comment, 5 days ago
You’re right Graeme, in a Mondeo and a Vectra ….....
Cheers mate !!
Simon Gladwin, 5 days ago
Super light and composition again Richie…..very Fairytale…..
richiedean in reply to Simon Gladwin’s comment, 5 days ago
Yes, I know what you mean Simon, full of folklore, history and perhaps even conflict …....
Aloramyst, 5 days ago
Love it!
richiedean in reply to Aloramyst’s comment, 5 days ago
Makes me feel good …. thank you :))
frogster, 5 days ago
Just lovely Richie
Shanina Conway, 5 days ago
Beautiful shot of a magical looking place RD…it does look like there should be a troll about;
nikspix, 5 days ago
I’m in awe of your work. This is another stunning shot!
Sean Farragher, 4 days ago
outstanding image
Damien Taylor, 4 days ago
Lovely feel to this Richie.
Henk Stolk, 4 days ago
great mysterious atmosphere
richiedean in reply to Shanina Conway’s comment, 4 days ago
Well, he was there Shanina, but I told him to clear off coz he wouldnt fit in the frame …... thank you :))
richiedean in reply to nikspix’s comment, 4 days ago
Praise indeed, thanks Nik :))
Michael Oubridge, 4 days ago
Stunning in its detail again Richie, sorry took so long to comment, your work is not showing up on my activity :(
richiedean in reply to Michael Oubridge’s comment, 4 days ago
Thanks Michael ….. perhaps I’ve dropped off your queue ..
Ozcloggie, 4 days ago
Too many comments here to read them all but I believe I saw folktales mentioned. No wonder. What a mystical place! Good one to have in the Bridges group!!
Anette Tyler, 4 days ago
Lovely
Judi Corrigan, 4 days ago
What a marvellous shot & well worked. Love it
Jo Hoden, 4 days ago
Congrats onhome page, beautiful
solareclips, 4 days ago
Absolutley stunning work!!!! Congrats on the front page!!
mateusz, 4 days ago
beautiful work!
Stuart Chapman, 4 days ago
This has got to be at least a 2 hour Richie! Just love the detail and textures in the rocks in bottom right. The yellows in the background are classicly yours and the scene is nicely composed too.
ronibgood, 4 days ago
Very beautiful work! Well done.
Lucindawind, 4 days ago
awesome but theres no trolls ! hehe
shanghaiwu, 4 days ago
you have many brilliant pieces in your folio
brilliant on homepage
John Edwards, 4 days ago
A wonderful image
Joanne Bradley, 4 days ago
Excellent work! Magical quality! Congrats on making homepage!
Stephan Pot, 4 days ago
Beautiful shot… it’s an image that seemed to have walked away from Lord of the Rings.
Janis Zroback, 4 days ago
This definitely should have a story….it is so stunning…
Carolyn Staut, 4 days ago
Allllllllllll Right! This one made the Home Page! Congrats Richie! Well deserved.
Rich Gale, 4 days ago
super work Richie, this has a very mystical feel to, well done.
Rich.
Sandy Stewart, 4 days ago
A mystically beautiful image!
Anthony Hedger, 4 days ago
Congrats on the home page Richie this is a wonderful shot
Alvin-San [vcr], 4 days ago
This is a MASTERWORK.
BRAVO, Bro! :>
Mona & Madge R..., 4 days ago
brilliant shot
Ken Mucke, 3 days ago
The tones and lighting is just perfect..stunning image
nesi, 3 days ago
love the tones and treatment here…has a long ago feel. awesome folio!!!
aila, 3 days ago
Wonderful shot!Very beautiful image!!
sra58, 3 days ago
This is very nice photography. Congratulations on making the home page.
Sharon A.
dinghysailor1, 3 days ago
beautiful work!!
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Rosalie Dale IPA, 3 days ago
Knew it was a winner – good for you buddy!!! Congrats on HP!!!
Andy Harris, 2 days ago
beautiful treatment! – Great work…!
Kathie Nichols, 2 days ago
Beautiful Richie, like an ‘old world’ painting…....brilliant!!!
richiedean, 1 day ago
I am very much obliged to everyone that has commented here …. I’ve been away all weekend, amongst the mountainous countryside of Snowdonia, Wales, UK. I’ve walked many miles, taken loads of pix and I’m very eager to get to work on them !!! Thanks again :))
saleire, about 20 hours ago
Oh wow…....you would feel like you had stepped into the olden days…..wonderful place and pic x
Paul Vanzella
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about 9 hours ago
the tones in your work are so exceptional!