Coed y Brenin

Coed y Brenin by richiedean

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 Beauty
  • cherylc1

    cherylc1, 6 days ago

    incredible!

  • Jaybe

    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

    richiedean in reply to cherylc1’s comment, 6 days ago

    Much obliged Cheryl :))

  • Leanne Williams

    Leanne Williams, 6 days ago

    beautiful gold tones, what a lovely scene.

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Jaybe’s comment, 6 days ago

    I can relate to that Jaybe, thanks :))

  • maggiebarra

    maggiebarra, 6 days ago

    as always beautiful work!

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies, 6 days ago

    Richie this is just beautiful, the colours and treatment are just amazing. Love it to bits.

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Leanne Williams’s comment, 6 days ago

    Hey thanks Leanne, it’s a great place for hiking :))

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller, 6 days ago

    Wow – where’s the troll??? hahaha – this is stunning!

  • Yvonne  Emerson

    Yvonne Emerson, 6 days ago

    GORGEOUS!

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos, 6 days ago

    Gorgeous image Richie, wonderful work :)

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to maggiebarra’s comment, 6 days ago

    You’re too kind maggie, thanks :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Noelene Davies’s comment, 6 days ago

    Thanks Noelene, I try my best :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Jan Piller’s comment, 6 days ago

    He’s behind the camera …... thank you Jan :))

  • Kate Towers IPA

    Kate Towers IPA, 6 days ago

    great tones and textures, beautiful !

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Yvonne Emerson’s comment, 6 days ago

    Many thanks Yvonne :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Globalphotos’s comment, 6 days ago

    Thank you very much Gp :))

  • Lizzie Keitel

    Lizzie Keitel, 6 days ago

    wonderful tones and beautifully seen!

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Kate Towers IPA’s comment, 6 days ago

    Hey, good on ya Kate :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Lizzie Keitel’s comment, 6 days ago

    Appreciate it Lizzie :))

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet..., 6 days ago

    fanatastic work

  • margo

    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

    KathyT, 6 days ago

    Love your treatment of this – brings out all the rich colours and textures. What a wonderful old bridge.

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Heather Rivet IPA’s comment, 6 days ago

    Thanx Heather :))

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda, 6 days ago

    WoW!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone, 6 days ago

    A beautiful scene, Richie, love the golden tones and the detail in the rocks and trees.

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to margo’s comment, 6 days ago

    What a fantastic response margo, thanks for your kind words and encouragement :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to KathyT’s comment, 6 days ago

    Thanks very much Kathy, it’s a fantastic area to visit :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Dayonda’s comment, 6 days ago

    Thank you Dayonda !! :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Mel Brackstone’s comment, 6 days ago

    Thanks Mel, it was a great day indeed :))

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA, 6 days ago

    Magical, mystical and, as always, stunning!

  • Nicole Weil T.

    Nicole Weil T., 6 days ago

    Wow this is gorgeous. It looks like a painting.

  • nodrogart

    nodrogart, 6 days ago

    I am going to have to get myself to Wales!

  • Carolyn Staut

    Carolyn Staut, 6 days ago

    Brilliant composition and treatment. This one is surely a gold mine for the viewer.

  • richiedean

    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

    Rosalie Dale IPA, 6 days ago

    Wanna bet? This processing is wonderful – has “Richie Dean” all over it!!!

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Nicole Weil T.’s comment, 6 days ago

    Thanks Nicole ….. a digital painting :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Rosalie Dale IPA’s comment, 6 days ago

    Ha .. you must be looking at the large view :)))

  • digitalmidge

    digitalmidge, 6 days ago

    Hi Richie…beautiful work as always…

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to nodrogart’s comment, 6 days ago

    You could do worse ….. cheers gordon !

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Carolyn Staut’s comment, 6 days ago

    Nice of you Carolyn, thank you :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to digitalmidge’s comment, 6 days ago

    Hi Zoe, you’re very kind, thank you :))

  • cdwork

    cdwork, 6 days ago

    A fabulous image

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to cdwork’s comment, 6 days ago

    Many thanks Chrissy :))

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 6 days ago

    What Beauty in this composition…..... So lovely Richie!!! Absolutely Wonderful!! :-))

  • Carrie Glenn

    Carrie Glenn, 6 days ago

    Stunning!! A wonderful capture…you did a fantastic job on this! :D

  • Cleburnus

    Cleburnus, 6 days ago

    perfect

  • GailD

    GailD, 6 days ago

    This is stunning Richie. Looks like it is out of a fairytale. Love the colours & the detail.

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats, 6 days ago

    this is done beautifully i like the treatment and the view is awesome

  • SharonD

    SharonD, 6 days ago

    What a beautiful scene Richie.

  • bamagirl38

    bamagirl38, 6 days ago

    Terrific !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh, 6 days ago

    A goldmine eh, looks like it’s shining through your picture; very lovely.

  • Lam Tran

    Lam Tran, 6 days ago

    Fantastic work! Excellent tone and perspective, lovely texture, well done!

  • webbie

    webbie, 6 days ago

    Just beautifull …great job.

  • redhawk

    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

    Irene Burdell, 6 days ago

    Once again stunning work Richie.

  • Karen Townsend

    Karen Townsend, 6 days ago

    superb image, as usual !

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio, 6 days ago

    excellent …gorgeous details and colors

  • Jacky

    Jacky, 6 days ago

    Looking Good !!! :)

    Now…about that goldmine…lol

  • Cherie Dirksen

    Cherie Dirksen, 6 days ago

    Beautiful and mystical!

  • JackPloeg

    JackPloeg, 6 days ago

    Fantastic, Great job!

  • SylviaHardy

    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

    ChrisWillis, 6 days ago

    Very ‘Lord of the Rings’ atmosphere….a wonderful image…love it :-)

  • Graeme Pettit Photography

    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

    Dawnsky2, 6 days ago

    thats beautiful :O)

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett, 6 days ago

    Absolutely superb

  • Janet Fikar

    Janet Fikar, 6 days ago

    It almost looks like something out of a fantasy drawing. Super!!

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to TrEaSuReDiMaGeS’s comment, 5 days ago

    Thanks very much Deb :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Carrie Glenn’s comment, 5 days ago

    Nice of you Carrie, thanks :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to GailD’s comment, 5 days ago

    Thank you Gail, there is a fairytale atmosphere about the place :))

  • richiedean

    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

    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

    TIMKIELY, 5 days ago

    brillant shot , great work on photoshop , gives it a look an OLD photo. well done

  • richiedean

    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

    Simon Gladwin, 5 days ago

    Super light and composition again Richie…..very Fairytale…..

  • richiedean

    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

    Aloramyst, 5 days ago

    Love it!

  • richiedean

    richiedean in reply to Aloramyst’s comment, 5 days ago

    Makes me feel good …. thank you :))

  • frogster

    frogster, 5 days ago

    Just lovely Richie

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway, 5 days ago

    Beautiful shot of a magical looking place RD…it does look like there should be a troll about;

  • nikspix

    nikspix, 5 days ago

    I’m in awe of your work. This is another stunning shot!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher, 4 days ago

    outstanding image

  • Damien Taylor

    Damien Taylor, 4 days ago

    Lovely feel to this Richie.

  • Henk Stolk

    Henk Stolk, 4 days ago

    great mysterious atmosphere

  • richiedean

    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

    richiedean in reply to nikspix’s comment, 4 days ago

    Praise indeed, thanks Nik :))

  • Michael Oubridge

    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

    richiedean in reply to Michael Oubridge’s comment, 4 days ago

    Thanks Michael ….. perhaps I’ve dropped off your queue ..

  • Ozcloggie

    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

    Anette Tyler, 4 days ago

    Lovely

  • Judi Corrigan

    Judi Corrigan, 4 days ago

    What a marvellous shot & well worked. Love it

  • Jo Hoden

    Jo Hoden, 4 days ago

    Congrats onhome page, beautiful

  • solareclips

    solareclips, 4 days ago

    Absolutley stunning work!!!! Congrats on the front page!!

  • mateusz

    mateusz, 4 days ago

    beautiful work!

  • Stuart Chapman

    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

    ronibgood, 4 days ago

    Very beautiful work! Well done.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind, 4 days ago

    awesome but theres no trolls ! hehe

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu, 4 days ago

    you have many brilliant pieces in your folio
    brilliant on homepage

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards, 4 days ago

    A wonderful image

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley, 4 days ago

    Excellent work! Magical quality! Congrats on making homepage!

  • Stephan Pot

    Stephan Pot, 4 days ago

    Beautiful shot… it’s an image that seemed to have walked away from Lord of the Rings.

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback, 4 days ago

    This definitely should have a story….it is so stunning…

  • Carolyn Staut

    Carolyn Staut, 4 days ago

    Allllllllllll Right! This one made the Home Page! Congrats Richie! Well deserved.

  • Rich Gale

    Rich Gale, 4 days ago

    super work Richie, this has a very mystical feel to, well done.
    Rich.

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart, 4 days ago

    A mystically beautiful image!

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger, 4 days ago

    Congrats on the home page Richie this is a wonderful shot

  • Alvin-San [vcr]

    Alvin-San [vcr], 4 days ago

    This is a MASTERWORK.

    BRAVO, Bro! :>

  • Mona & Madge Rose-Croft

    Mona & Madge R..., 4 days ago

    brilliant shot

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke, 3 days ago

    The tones and lighting is just perfect..stunning image

  • nesi

    nesi, 3 days ago

    love the tones and treatment here…has a long ago feel. awesome folio!!!

  • aila

    aila, 3 days ago

    Wonderful shot!Very beautiful image!!

  • sra58

    sra58, 3 days ago

    This is very nice photography. Congratulations on making the home page.
    Sharon A.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1, 3 days ago

    beautiful work!!
    :)

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA, 3 days ago

    Knew it was a winner – good for you buddy!!! Congrats on HP!!!

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris, 2 days ago

    beautiful treatment! – Great work…!

  • Kathie Nichols

    Kathie Nichols, 2 days ago

    Beautiful Richie, like an ‘old world’ painting…....brilliant!!!

  • richiedean

    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

    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

    Paul Vanzellaworks here, about 9 hours ago

    the tones in your work are so exceptional!

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