Farmhouse in isolation ...
This is a traditional 18th Century farmhouse situated in Mid Wales UK.
The three doorways on the right, were access for the livestock, they occupied that half of the building, the farmer and his family lived in the other half …....
The property is situated a mile from the main road, along a beautiful valley, where salmon fight against the river to spawn further up …......
This was opened in PhotoArtMaster and altered in 5 layers.
That image was imported into Photoshop.
After several adjustment layers, I was happy ….....
Copyright 2008 Richie Dean
Rhayader, Powys, Mid Wales. UK.
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frogster
Grand work on this Richie
richiedean replied
Thanks a lot Larry ,,!!
George Lenz
beautiful imagery… well done
richiedean replied
Cheers George !
Rose Moxon
beautiful!
richiedean replied
Hey Rose, thank you, merry xmas ….. :))
Rebecca Bryson
Very Very nice, I have so much to learn about working with layers. I need to take the time to experiment.
richiedean replied
Sounds like you have the right approach Rebecca, I’m sure you’ll get there …..... thank you ...... :))
EvaMcDermott
This is an absolutely wonderful image Richie!
richiedean replied
I love it when friends get enthused about a place that I find totally inspiring ….. thank you Eva …... :))
margo
Stunning. It’s gone straight into my Favourites. Seasons Greetings.
richiedean replied
Hi margo, nice to meet you, thanks for the fave …... Merry xmas … :))
Beve Brown-Clark
Beautiful view into yesterday…exceptional! Such lovely soft colors…:^)
richiedean replied
Glad you like it Beve, thank you ….. :))
Sharon Hammond
Goegeous work Richie. Merry Christmas
richiedean replied
Thanx very much Sharon, Merry Christmas ….... :))
Teresa Zieba
I would be happy with it too. Marvelous work Richie.
richiedean replied
Thanks Teresa, that’s the beauty of digital …... :))
Rosalie Scanlon
Excellent work Richie. Looks great
richiedean replied
Merry xmas Rosalie, thank you ….. :))
Lynn Stratton
You put alot of time, effort and passion into your work and it shows. The history tidbits are great. :)
richiedean replied
I’m driven by the passion to create Lynn, a very nice compliment, thank you ….. :))
Irene Burdell
Wonderful treatment Richie it looks fantastic . A definite fav .

best wishes to you and your family .
richiedean replied
All the best to you and yours Irene, thank you …. :))
Adrian Kent
Ya done it again, most beautiful work!
richiedean replied
Cheers Adrian ….!
bubbleblue
fantastic work
richiedean replied
Thank you bubbleblue ….....
Marilyn Harris
Brilliant work Richie!!! Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!! :o)
richiedean replied
Thanks blossom, best wishes to you too …....... :))
Thordis
Great work as usual! Merry Christmas!
richiedean replied
Merry Christmas, thank you Thordis ….... :))
Rinkydink
Another Richie atmospheric , textured beautifully as always
Merry Christmas a Happy new year
Cat
x
richiedean replied
Seasons greetings Cat …....
Thank you very much …..... :)) x
Michael Oubridge
Fantastic Richie mate, there are less of these old buildings left, they are all being converted into holiday homes.
May i wish you and your loved ones a magical Merry Christmas along with a healthy, prosperous 2009
richiedean replied
This one has been restored and its barn is a visitor centre …...
Cheers Michael, best wishes to you and yours …... !
Charlie
Another awesome piece Richie! Great job…love your work. And a Merry Christmas mate!
richiedean replied
Hey Charlie, cheers buddy …..
Merry Christmas to you too …. !
linda858100
amazeing work ALWAYS
richiedean replied
Too kind linda, thanks …...... :))
Linda Morrison
Fantastic work Richie. Have a wonderful Christmas and successful new year.x
richiedean replied
All the best wishes to you too Linda,
Thank you …... :))
Heather Rivet...
amazing work and have a merry xmas and a wonderful new year
richiedean replied
Hi Heather, you are one of the bubblers that I have known the longest, I just want to say it’s been a pleasure and I look forward to perusing your work next year ….... best wishes, Richie …...... :))
Rosemaree
This is a beautiful image. I wish that I was able to do this type of treatment
richiedean replied
Thank you Rosemaree, practice makes perfect ….. :))
Edith Farrell
You do such amazing work with your layering techniques. This is gorgeous! Edith
richiedean replied
Perhaps I have too much time on my hands Edith, thank you .. :))
DiEtte Henderson
Lovely!
richiedean replied
Thank you ….. :))
xairoise
it’s so cold! This is fantastic work!
richiedean replied
Hi xairoise, we have a cold climate here in December …...
thank you …....... :))
kevin smith sk...
Lovely piece of art. Good work Richie.
richiedean replied
Thanks a lot Kevin …...!!
bevmorgan
Splendid piece of work. I am very impressed with what you have done here.
richiedean replied
Hi bev, thank you very much ….. :))
Larry Varley
excellent work
richiedean replied
Cheers Larry ….....!
Nori Bucci
Another stunning image Richie!
richiedean replied
Influenced by your Music#
Thank you Nori …... :))
Roslyn Slater
Beautiful work.
richiedean replied
Hi Roslyn, thank you …. :))
TracyD
Very nice!
richiedean replied
Hello Tracy, thanks …... :))
Sharon Mau
Beautiful work, I love the effects!
richiedean replied
Thanks Sharon, I’ve tried to portray the image as I saw it in my minds eye …............ :))
Stephen Thomas
Great picture! Happy New Year!
richiedean replied
Cheers Stephen, Happy New Year to you too ... !
linda858100
PERFECT
richiedean replied
Hi Linda, thank you …... :))
Lois Bryan
you are an extraordinary artist … what a joy and privilege to be able to view your work!!!!!
richiedean replied
Why thank you Lois, it’s a pleasure to know you ….... :))
Lucindawind
sitting here in awe ! pure beauty to me
richiedean replied
After the stroll along the valley, passing big bubbles floating on the river and rapidlike falls, surrounded by a wall of continuous mountainous hills, finally, I was here …........ history, peace and tranquility ….......
thank you Luce ….... :))
Holly Kempe
A masterpiece! – happy new year to you richie :)
richiedean replied
Thank you Holly …... :))
Happy New Year to you ….... too ….... :))
Tibby Steedly
Beautiful!!!
richiedean replied
many thanks …..... :))
EvaLarsen
Great image. congratulations on your feature
richiedean replied
Hi Eva, thank you …..... :))
Paul Gana
another great image
richiedean replied
Cheers mate ….. !!
JennyDean
love it richie, looks like one of your paintings! I’d like to swap the camera for the brushes one day, but now I see this …..
richiedean replied
Thanks Jenny, I’ve never uploaded a painting of mine …........ so yes, keep snapping and try to take the amazing functionality of Photoshop and suchlike onboard …................ :))
Aurora Pintore
EXCELLENT ART WORK !!!!!
richiedean replied
Hi Aurora, glad you like my small slice of Wales UK …...... :))
Heloisa Castro
outstanding work
richiedean replied
Glad you like it Heloisa …............. :))
betha
Another brilliant image, you have an inspirational gallery!!
richiedean replied
Thank you very much betha …....... :))
Kate Eller
I thought I would never make it to the bottom of your comments! I just want to say how grand your work is. Many others think so too. I am just dazzled…. I have enjoyed your portfolio tremendously. Makes me want to go digital!
richiedean replied
You’re very kind Kate, thank you ….......... :))
walela
Beautiful!!
richiedean replied
A beautiful place to be indeed …........... :))
Dyle Warren
Gorgeous image…....love your work Richie!!
richiedean replied
Hi Dyle, thank you …... :)) Love your varied and colourful folio too :))
Lyn Evans
Fantastic Image!!
richiedean replied
Hi Lyn, its a lovely walk along a disused railway and then alongside an ever changing river and up to the farmhouse to be rewarded with refreshments in the visitor centre …............ thank you …..... :))
A.M. Ruttle
Beautiful creation; just checked on the software and it looks like it’s PC only?
richiedean replied
Hi A.M. It was available for Mac, but copies are getting scarce …. have you tried Ebay ??
CarmenHolly
Great work Richie.
richiedean replied
Hi Carmen, thank you …......... :))
Saleh Rubat
Great work and nice effect .. !!
richiedean replied
Cheers Saleh … !!
PhotosEcosse
I could easily fave this a hundred times over, such an incredible piece of work Richie !!
richiedean replied
Well, I’m so pleased that you like it that much Barbara ….. :))

Alex Gardiner
Lovely auld building lovely presentation.
richiedean replied
Cheers Alex … !!
AmandaH
Awesome…. your work is stunning… :o)
richiedean replied
I’m so glad you like it Amanda, thank you very much …............ :))
Dave & Trena P...
stunning gallery! this painting just stuck out to me! beautifully done! you have such tallent!!!!
richiedean replied
Why thank you, very much appreciated …...........