Hardy breed ...

richiedean

Hardy breed ...

On the way to the beautiful waterfall at Lake Vyrnwy, I happened to chance upon these sheep, after taking the shot, I turned to find myself confronted by a dog, simultainiously, we both jumped out of our skins and happily went our seperate ways ….....
It was a rough old day, which portrays the ruggedness of rural Wales .

Copyright 2009 Richie Dean

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Hardy breed ... by richiedean
Hardy breed ... by richiedean
  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    beautiful work richie!

  • richiedean replied

    wo, it’s very late ding, I’m gonna thank you and hit the sack, nite …:))

  • Anne Smyth

    Anne Smyth

    lovely soft quality in this

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Anne, thank you …. :))

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    wonderful treatment and wonderful scene.

  • richiedean replied

    Good morning Lois, thank you, it’s 1:35 am here, goodnight ….... :))

  • linifer

    linifer

    brilliant!!! love it :)

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Fabulous work as always Richie!! Love the scene!! :o)

  • Wendy Slee

    Wendy Slee

    I love that “ruggedness of rural Wales” and it is like your images take us there…
    beautiful work!!

  • richiedean replied

    Glad to have you along Wendy, thanks …..... :))

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    haha its lunchtime here for me, so just sitting at work checking out the bubble.

  • susi lawson

    susi lawson

    soooo lovely!

  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink

    sheeeeeeeeeeeeeep, you can never have enough sheep & handbags …....erm in that order

  • richiedean replied

    I thought it was sleep and nosebags …. :))

  • GloriaDK

    GloriaDK

    Richie, the sheep over your way are nice and white. The composition of this one is good, nice colours.

  • richiedean replied

    Must be due to all the rainfall Gloria, thank you …. :))

  • Nori Bucci

    Nori Bucci

    Oh wow, Richie….they just keep getting better and better. :)) Just beautiful work my friend, and yet another fave for me!!!

  • richiedean replied

    You have impeccable taste Nori, thanx …...... :))

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    BEAUTIFUL and such a wonderful mood you’ve created!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you ….. :))

  • Craig Mitchell

    Craig Mitchell

    This is absolutely brilliant. Beaut shot and great technique.

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers mate … !!

  • marts1

    marts1

    An especially good feeling with this one

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Mart … !!

  • maggiebarra

    maggiebarra

    Beautiful work richie

  • richiedean replied

    many thanks maggie …...... :))

  • Stuart Chapman

    Stuart Chapman

    You think that’s bad! Try standing in the middle of a pitch black field shooting star trails and then hear a dog growling and barking at you over your i-pod and you haven’t got a clue where it is.

    I see the sheep are still behind the squirrel, sloping down towards the bottom of the gradient once more. At least they’ve constructed a fence with some give to cushion their blow.

    Looks like a lovely place though Richie. Like the diagonals of wall, first hill and background that zig zag as a trio throughout the shot.

  • richiedean replied

    You’ll have to get yourself some night vision goggles ….....
    looks like the fence has been bounced off before now, lol,
    Cheers Stuart … !!

  • Craig Shadbolt

    Craig Shadbolt

    Woolly maggots – isn’t that what Iola Jones called them??!!

    Anyway – this is a great piece of work Richie. Great composition and treatment.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks for that Shaddy …. !!

  • joak

    joak

    superb again hope ye didny give the dug to big a fright!

  • richiedean replied

    The fright was mutual I think ….. Cheers joak …. !!

  • Lynn Stratton

    Lynn Stratton

    Great! The painted effect is effective as usual and i love how sharp the fence and the sheep are. It sounds like you had a long day indeed. Lol. :)

  • richiedean replied

    Well, when I’m out on a hike, the day isnt long enough for me Lynn, thank you …. :))

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Beautiful atmosphere richie, love the soft palette! Doesn’t reflect the terror of the meeting at all!

  • richiedean replied

    More of a surprise than terror Mel, thank you ….. :))

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    fabulous scene, great effect and treatments :)

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Dawnsky …... :))

  • deannedaffy

    deannedaffy

    Just beautiful! Congrats on being featured

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers and thanks for the info … !!

  • Alison Cornford-Matheson

    Alison Cornfor...

    Lovely work! Congrats on your feature!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Alison, thank you very much ….. :))

  • Virginia Maguire

    Virginia Maguire

    Great composite. I like the muted tones and repeated diagonals.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Virginia, thank you …. :))

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Gorgeous Richie…great processing and comp

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Ana …. :))

  • krafty

    krafty

    Wonderful work Richie..this has to be Heaven on Earth…Wales is beutiful..love the treatment..Bravo.xxxxxxxxxxxx

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Cynthia.
    I cant wait for Spring, to get out and absorb the remote natural beauty of this region …........ :))

  • Cassy Greenawalt

    Cassy Greenawalt

    Beautiful Shot!
    Sheep grazing always seem so peaceful…

  • richiedean replied

    Very true Cassy, they wouldnt stay for long if anything dramatic were to happen, thank you ….... :))

  • Susan King

    Susan King

    beautiful work as always

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Susan ….. :))

  • Shell59

    Shell59

    I cant believe this is one of the few places Ive actually been to..
    (round middle to north & back to Manchester)!
    I dont usually comment on non photos for time but this
    is really beautiful and it sais ‘Wales’ all over it!
    Cheers!

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Shell, oh and by the way, it is a photo …..

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Excellent image Rich, nice treatment

  • BornToRoam

    BornToRoam

    So much like a water colour, amazing shot and treatment, you are the master at fiddling !!

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers BTR ….. !!

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    LOVELY

  • richiedean replied

    Pleased that you like it Linda ….... :))

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    I LOVE THIS

  • richiedean replied

    ...... that’s cool too …........... :))

  • Karen Harding

    Karen Harding

    Nice one. K

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Karen, where have you been …...... ??

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    Beautifully created as always richie – love it! :)

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Holly, you’re a treasure …... :))

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    SHEEEEEEEEEEP!!!!!!!

    Sheep Sheep Sheep Sheep Sheep Sheep

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    Good to see you haven’t pushed them all down the hill ;)

  • richiedean replied

    Lol, well no Rhan, probably because they havent managed to get up there …........... :))

  • Jim Phillips

    Jim Phillips

    Richie, I know I’ve made this comment before, but I am very impresse with your ability to create just the right amount of contrast in various elements of your work to help bring attention to them. Beautiful work, well done.

  • richiedean replied

    That’s alright Jim, I dont mind being reminded …...
    cheers mate !!

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Fabulous work Richie, i bet the poor sheep have had some cold nights this week. Have you been to any of those frozen waterfalls in the Brecons this week?

  • richiedean replied

    The sheep’ll be airight Michael, they’ve got wooly jumpers on …....!
    Brecon’s about an hour and half from me and I’ve been working, so, no …..
    Pistyll Rhaeder is closer, that would be a fantastic sight frozen …...
    Cheers Michael ….. !!

  • LoreLeft27

    LoreLeft27

    oooh this is wonderful love the sheep the creatures that have no pain

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks LoreLeft …........ they dont like MINT SAUCE shouted at them …..... :))

  • Mindy McGregor

    Mindy McGregor

    This is such a beautiful image, well done!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Mindy, it’s a favourite hiking area of mine, although, I have seen it on finer days …......... :))

  • Paul Gana

    Paul Gana

    great image

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Paul …!

  • Teleis

    Teleis

    beautiful and strong image…......

  • richiedean replied

    Many thanks Donna ….............. :))

  • betha

    betha

    Love what you have done here!!

  • richiedean replied

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

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    perfect perfect perfect!

  • richiedean replied

    yay,yay,yay, thank you ….......... :))

  • Melissa Sampson

    Melissa Sampson

    This is amazing! True art!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Melissa, glad you like it …............. :))

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wonderful news – congratulations on the sale – its a great choice!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks maggie, first sale in a while, cheers ….......... :))

  • betha

    betha

    Well done on the sale, this is a fine piece indeed and will look great!

  • richiedean replied

    I hope so betha, thank you …........... :))

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