Home in the hills ...

richiedean

Home in the hills ...

Situated in the rugged and beautiful mountainous area of Snowdonia, this cottage is a stones throw or two, from the picturesque village of Beddgelert.
I was drawn to it, because of its relative isolation, you know, the get away from it all factor …........

Copyright 2008 Richie Dean
Software : Painter X and Photoshop
Canon 300D 20mm lens

Beddgelert, Snowdonia National park, Wales, UK

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Home in the hills ... by richiedean
Home in the hills ... by richiedean
  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    This is a superb capture and fabulous work. Well done indeed. An instant fav.

  • richiedean replied

    Hey Elana, thank you very much …. :))

  • dairygirl08

    dairygirl08

    oh WOW, love it, superb.

  • richiedean replied

    Many thanks dairy …. :))

  • Heather Rivet IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    sweet.love this

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Heather ….. thank you ..:))

  • Mia1

    Mia1

    GORGEOUS.

  • richiedean replied

    Hello Mia …. thanks a lot :))

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    this is fantastic, love the treatment is just magical.

  • richiedean replied

    It’s a magical place Lois … thank you :))

  • Heather Rivet IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    i am looking at this again i just love this

  • adgray

    adgray

    Instant Fave!
    Moving house now …....
    Please tell me there is NO TV reception there!
    Leaving the 4 TVs with Mick here !!
    Gorgeous!
    You make us artists drool with such delicious visions of seclusion!
    Bravo! ♥

  • richiedean replied

    He he, cheers adg, its difficult enough to get a radio signal …...
    this area is a seclusion hotspot !!!!!! :))

  • digitalmidge

    digitalmidge

    Totally smashing, love it!

  • richiedean replied

    Oh its a lovable place alright …... thank you digi …. :))

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    its gorgeous richie and the treatment really enhances the mood and the atmosphere! Well done :))

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Sal, it’s great to get such encouragement from you when you’re half a world away ….. :))

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    thanks for bringing special little places like this to me from your side!!

  • richiedean replied

    it’s a pleasure sal, you’re very welcome … :))

  • Rene Hales

    Rene Hales

    Wonderful composition.—Rene

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Rene, thanks for stopping by ….. :))

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Wow!! I so love your work Richie!! Makes me want to hop on a plane today and visit your beautiful country!! Love Snowdonia – Took a steam train ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway the summit way back in 1989!! Takes me back!! :o))

  • richiedean replied

    Well at the moment the train only goes half way up … there’s a new cafe being built at the summit ….. but down in the valley the Welsh highland railway line has just reopened and goes for 40 miles, so come on over …. it’s almost 20 years you know !!

  • Astrid Pardew

    Astrid Pardew

    how very beautiful!

  • richiedean replied

    Hello Astrid, thank you very much and I’m very pleased to meet you … :))

  • Astrid Pardew

    Astrid Pardew

    same here richie :)

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Thanks Richie!! Was planning to come over next year, but because of the market crash will have to postpone! Maybe the year after!! :0))

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Gorgeous scenic, excellent image

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Wonderful work Richie , I was here a couple of weeks ago.

  • Cliff Vestergaard

    Cliff Vestergaard

    Magic Work

  • Jim Phillips

    Jim Phillips

    Nicely done Richie. Beautiful place.

  • susi lawson

    susi lawson

    Yes, would love to live here!! Excellent!!!!!!!!

  • richiedean replied

    I think it’s going to be very crowded susi …..... thank you :))

  • Cherie Dirksen

    Cherie Dirksen

    Beautiful work, as always :)

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    Beautiful. There’s something soft & delicate about it, but something spiky & scary too. Very clever.

  • richiedean replied

    thanks karen, it’s got the best of both worlds then eh …... :))

  • Jacky

    Jacky

    It defenitely has got the getting away from it all factor..whitch I love:))
    Beautiful comp and treatment Master !!

  • richiedean replied

    I’d love that little bit of isolation too Jacky …... thank you …. :))

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    I’ll take it!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Sold to the lady in the fur hat ….. :))
    thanks Rhan ….

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    This is extremely nice work Richie!

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    beautiful work :)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Perfectly done…..... amazing view

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte

    This is fabulous … like a beautiful painting!

  • Kurt Tutschek

    Kurt Tutschek

    perfect processing – excellent work, richie.

  • Janet Fikar

    Janet Fikar

    This is a winner! Very nicely done – superb!

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Beauty for sure Richie..
    Chuck..

  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink

    Another beauty, Love the lines of the wall & fence at variance with the angle of the cottage perched on the hill. Mind you I couldnt stay there…all those trees right behind it….spooky!

  • richiedean replied

    Are you not keen on trees Cat …... I love to hear them rustling in the wind at night …. makes me feel cosy ….. :))

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    Lovely light and postwork!!

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Beautiful Work Richie!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    Beautiful Work

  • palegirl

    palegirl

    Very dreamy…... I love the gentleness of this picture

  • zellyz

    zellyz

    A beautiful image! An instant favorite.

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    A beautiful piece of art :)

  • frogster

    frogster

    As always wonderful work Richie

  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink

    er no to the trees Richie…...strange phobia i have…particularly yew trees but any fir or evergreen is bad news for me lol

  • richiedean replied

    that’s a new one on me Cat ...... I’m a little bit surrounded by coniferous forests here, so mid Wales would be a no go area for you …..

  • BornToRoam

    BornToRoam

    Very beautiful treatment

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    wonderful ~ instant fav xx

  • richiedean replied

    thanx for the fave Linda :))

  • Anette Tyler

    Anette Tyler

    Lovely colours and textures

  • richiedean replied

    thanks Annette, there’s a couple of texture layers here …... :))

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    I want to go into that picture and relax in the beautiful and peaceful atmosphere. Brilliant work!!!

  • richiedean replied

    You had better hurry, the queue is getting longer …..... :))
    Thank you …..

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    Wonderful work

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers John !!

  • ruxique

    ruxique

    OMG this is sooo beautiful….

  • richiedean replied

    If I had the chance I’d move there tomorrow …... thank you ruxique :))

  • mimaloo

    mimaloo

    wow!! this is such a magical image it really takes me into my imagination. you are a truly gifted artist.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi mimaloo, thank you very much for the compliment ….. :))

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    superb image !

  • syd baker

    syd baker

    Ohh, the light, and subtle texture effect are perfect here!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Sid, I guess my background of using original art materials came in handy here ….....

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    Absolutely Gorgeous Richie!!! :-))

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Deb, always a pleasure to hear from you …. :))

  • Els Steutel

    Els Steutel

    beautiful work at the texture and a wonderful shot of nature:)

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Els, nice to meet you .. :))

  • Teleis

    Teleis

    awesome work!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks very much Donna …. :))

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    Splendid !! love it !!

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Elaine and thanks for the fave !! :))

  • Colin Cartwright

    Colin Cartwright

    This photo looks so like a quality painting.
    Love the textures and mix of relevant colours of flint-greys and the well-watered greens of Snowdonia.
    I love that part of North Wales.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Colin, the time I spent using natural media must have taught me something !!

  • mimi yoon

    mimi yoon

    amazingly gorgeous…

  • richiedean replied

    Glad you’re amazed mimi, thank you …. :))

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Wow I just love this capture and I adore your treatment.

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you very much Noelene, you’ve been very busy !! :))

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    beautiful work Richie, well done

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011

    Exquisite

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    Oh this is a lovely place, and I just love the way you framed it.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks SueAnne, its no secret that I would love to live around here …. in fact it is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty …...... :))

  • BettinaSchwarz

    BettinaSchwarz

    gosh! and how gorgeous is THIS !!!
    ... beautiful image and some stunning work on it – well done to you!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Bettina, a delightful comment, thank you very much …....... :))

  • Lee Anne Kortus

    Lee Anne Kortus

    So very beautiful!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you very much Lee Anne …............. :))

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    gorgeous capture

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Heloisa …........ :))

  • N & L Williams Photography

    N & L Williams...

    This is stunning work, love this perspective.
    Leanne

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Leanne, Beddgelert is my most favourite place at the moment. Surrounded by spectacular mountains, rivers, woodlands and more beautiful scenery ….. this cottage was so inspiring …....... thank you …................... :))

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Gorgeous scene, love the different greens here, Richie. And the way you’ve treated it!

  • richiedean replied

    It can be so lush around here Mel, due to the mountains anchoring the clouds to thier summits, forcing them to release thier watery cargo, replenishing waterfalls and rivers ….... thank you …........ :))

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    oh….poetic :))

  • richiedean replied

    nice compliment …....
    adds an idea for my upandcoming exhibition …............
    Thanks Mel …......... :))

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Beautiful work..

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers for that Jason …....... !!

  • jgmart

    jgmart

    This is an awesome image – excellent textures and effect!

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers buddy … !!

  • Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    What a magnificent image. Absolutely beautiful!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Cheri, I love the surrounding area here, so glad that you like it … :))

  • seawhisper

    seawhisper

    I love this, it’s so fairly like work :)

  • richiedean replied

    Hi, thank you …........ :))

  • Diana-Lee Saville

    Diana-Lee Saville

    Loverly :)) Just my type of place!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Diana, mine too, just have to find an available one ….......
    thank you …........ :))

  • betha

    betha

    Beautiful work, well done on the feature!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi betha, you have an interesting folio which I intend exploring ….... thank you …....... :))

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    brilliant work as always richie!! and well done on the great feature too
    :))

  • richiedean replied

    well it just goes to show, it pays to spread your work about, thank you ding …............. :))

  • Rob Outram

    Rob Outram

    Fantastic work, something so simple portrayed with such style…absolutely beautiful….a real genuine fav.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks for that Rob ….... !!

  • Beve Brown-Clark

    Beve Brown-Clark

    Stunning…I so love how you work within the soft hues and tones…and the textures add such a wonderful dimension…if I lived closer, I would be begging for art lessons!

  • richiedean replied

    thats a huge compliment Beve, thank you very much …......... :))
    Oh and you wouldnt have to beg, lol …..... :))

  • PhotosEcosse

    PhotosEcosse

    Beddgelert and its surroundings are a wee piece of heaven to me !
    Another fabulous work of ART !

  • richiedean replied

    For me too PE, it’s essential for me to go camping there several times a year, thank you ….......... :))

  • Kasia-D

    Kasia-D

    It does have a solitary feel. I like the inviting light on the house and foreground.

  • richiedean replied

    I would happily live here Kasia, its nestled in Snowdonia and is enveloped by astounding natural beauty, a photographers dream …..... thank you ….......... :))

  • walela

    walela

    Lovely! I want to live there.

  • richiedean replied

    You will have to join the queue ….............. :))
    Thank you ….......

  • Franmacimages

    Franmacimages

    Outstanding Composition And A Totally Fatastic image Rich Wonderfil Mate Regards Frank

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Frank …

  • Karen Scrimes

    Karen Scrimes

    Excellence…........superb work!!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Karen, this would be my ideal residence, beautiful surroundings, relative isolation and far from major roads !!! Thank you …........ :))

  • Sue Nueckel

    Sue Nueckel

    Beautiful work

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Sue, thank you …........... :))

  • artbyrachel

    artbyrachel

    I agree. Most beautiful. A wonderful subject for a painting as well…..Not sure I could live there though!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Rachel, if I did a 360, you might change your mind ….... :))

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    And there is me thinking i have one of the nicest areas in our wonderful country richie, and then you go and post this LOL. I really need to go up north ( from me anyway) a bit more. Well done.

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Ric, I dont think I’ll ever tire of visiting Snowdonia …...

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you very much Irene ….. :))

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great image, very popular too, well done and congratulations on being featured.

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers David … !!

  • Pamela Phelps

    Pamela Phelps

    Very nice! Congratulations your fabulous feature!

  • richiedean replied

    Many thanks Pamela …....... :))

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Beautiful Richie! Love the POV!

  • richiedean replied

    Its that 20mm lens that does it Barbara ….. thank you …........... :))

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    Just Beautiful.. Great Capture and Congratulations on your feature :))

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks for your encouragement Jb …......... :))

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    This is a beautiful work of art. WOW.

  • richiedean replied

    So glad that you like it Jane, thank you …........... :))

  • Finbarr Reilly

    Finbarr Reilly

    This is just heaven fantastic work great capture. ;)

  • richiedean replied

    The landscape and scenery around here has to be absorbed Fb, cheers buddy .. !!

  • johnr

    johnr 20 days ago

    a cracking image well done.

  • richiedean replied 19 days ago

    Cheers john .. !!

  • johnr

    johnr 9 days ago

    excellent is this image richie that texture of yours is super,this reminds me of a mcdonald painting,,same area i suppose.well done.

  • richiedean replied 9 days ago

    Well, thanks again john … !!

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