Cold Comfort ...

richiedean

Cold Comfort ...

Following the track to the summit, of the highest mountain in Wales, you come across this …....... there is no way you’d pass it by without an exploration …....... its just one of many gems on the way to conquer Mt Snowdon …...........

Copyright 2009 Richie Dean

The Watkin path
Nr Beddgelert
Snowdonia National park
Wales UK

Adobe Photoshop
PhotoArtMaster

Four images
Numerous Layers
Layer masks
Blending modes
Adjustment layers
8 hours

Cold Comfort ... belongs to the following groups:

Complex Simplicity of Art, Day Hikes , Dilapidated Buildings, Dimensions, Fantasy Fine Art Composites, IPA -International Photographers Alliance, Landscape Photography, National Parks of the World & Great Parks Of The World, Nostalgic Art and Photography, Once In A Blue Moon, PixElations - The Art of Photoshop, Rustic, Scenery, Shameless Self-Promotion, The true beauty, UK National Parks, United Kingdom, Wales, Rich in Beauty and Your Magic Place (PLACES only!!) Available for sale as

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Cold Comfort ... by richiedean
Cold Comfort ... by richiedean
  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    lovely work richie…

  • richiedean replied

    thanks very much ding …................ :))

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Beautiful work indeed, perfect title :-))

  • richiedean replied

    thank you V, I was thinking of the sheep ….......... :))

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Beautiful work! love the soft colors and the sheep family almost hidden!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Joni, you’ve a keen eye ….......... :))

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    A remarkable work of art!! WOw. Fantastic.

  • richiedean replied

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

  • frogster

    frogster

    Great work Richie

  • richiedean replied

    thank you Larry … !!

  • Colin Cartwright

    Colin Cartwright

    Another of your superb ‘watercolour’ photos, Richie.

    Love the simplicity of stones and lambs and hint of foliage, and suitably emphasized with that limited, beige and green palette!

    8 hours? – it would have been much quicker to do, with a brush and paint!

  • richiedean replied

    Well there’s a challenge for you Colin …... I can email you the original if you like …...............

  • mhkantor

    mhkantor

    outstanding work richie. simply amazing to view. a bit like a classic chinese painting.

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers buddy ….. !!

  • Colin Cartwright

    Colin Cartwright

    Thanks Richie. Yes please do. I’ll bubble you mail address, tomorrow.

    I could probably paint this in a couple of hours.
    The most time-consuming part of this image, would be the dry-stone wall stones.

    I’m working on original masters, (today it was the continuation of the maritime artist, Thomas Bush Hardy) which are complex and challenging, at the local art gallery, at the moment.

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Congratulations on your beautiful feature in
    Impressionist Art

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Sharon, its very kind of you …........... :))

  • Rosemaree

    Rosemaree

    Lovely Richie…

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks very much Rosemaree …......... :))

  • Linda Morrison

    Linda Morrison

    Fab work Richie…as always

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks a lot Linda, it means so much to me …................ :))

  • lizalady

    lizalady

    This is beautiful, love the soft colors.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Liza, I used to paint watercolours and I’ve tried to emulate my painting style using photoshop, glad you like it …................ :))

  • nedesigns

    nedesigns

    A rugged cold scene indeed which you rendered so beautifully with your painting. I wonder who once lived in the wee stone house? Congratulations on being featured!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Nan …. it’s a question that always crosses my mind, I’m fairly sure they were farmers and this type of cottage, would be shared with livestock. Here’s what it may have looked like in its heyday Click

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    Simply briliant work Richie!

  • richiedean replied

    Glad you like it Holly, thank you ….................... :))

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Outstanding again my friend… Are you off walking this weekend?

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Michael.
    If the weather’s not unbearable I’m always out, these early dark nights are a pain though, cant wait for Spring to get some serious camping, hiking and photography done …............
    How about you ?

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Same trouble. Waiting for the longer days, hopefully a little drier also LOL

  • Teresa P. Pelaez

    Teresa P. Pelaez

    Congratulations richie!

  • richiedean replied

    Hey Teresa, thank you ….............. :))

  • Jacqueline Baker

    Jacqueline Baker

    Hey Richie i’ve been off line for a little while but how pleasant it is to be back and see another one of your gorgeous images. You really do have a great talent and eye for composition and it’s always a pleasure to admire your work. :0)

  • richiedean replied

    Glad to have you back Jacqueline, such a boost to read your comment, thank you very much ….............. :))

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Gorgeous image Richard, wonderful work

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks very much Rosalie ................... :))

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    oh my .. you are such a master of these .. they are always so amazing to look at …

  • richiedean replied

    Well, y’know, I can take compliments all day long …............... :))

  • krafty

    krafty

    Fantastic image Richie and a Big Congrats on the Feature..very well done.
    unfortunately,RB has failed to inform me of new works from my WL…now I have to go hunting..lol.

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Cynthia, I must be getting your share …... almost everything is coming up twice !! Happy hunting ….......... :))

  • Nori Bucci

    Nori Bucci

    Beautiful work as usual Richie!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Nori, I get influenced and inspired by music and songs …............ :))

  • Lynn Stratton

    Lynn Stratton

    Beautiful as always Richie. I like the mother sheep and her two lambs just off to the side. Great definition in the stones.

  • HELUA

    HELUA

    Very beautiful image and skilfully done !!!

  • richiedean replied

    Well thanks for the encouragement Helua …........... :))

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    How have you managed this Richie, it has just come up in my activity that you only added this 15 minutes ago and yet i commented on it 2 days ago LOL

  • richiedean replied

    Ah, now then, er well, actually, I added it to the Rustic group at about that time …..... so, there we are, simple …...... ??

  • Matt Sillence

    Matt Sillence

    oh wow Richie this is beautiful, great process work.

  • richiedean replied

    Hey cheers Matt …....... !!

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Wonderfully atmopheric- captures that cold mist in the air xx

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Anita …. now then, where’s my scarf …............ :))

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    I’m really enjoying this series of beautiful images Richie. Love what you’re doing with them!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    this has just shown up on my monitor…..weird!!!

  • richiedean replied

    There must be a system overload or something, quite a few strange things have been happening lately ….........
    Anyway, I’m glad it got to you eventually, thank you Mel …......... :))

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    I am so glad it showed up. I missed it the first time round and this is to lovely to miss.
    Excellent work of photography as well as the proscess Richie :-))

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Sylvia, on both counts …............. :))

  • Jacky

    Jacky

    Definitely ART !!:)

  • richiedean replied

    Well, I’ve known you for some time now Jacky and I dont think that you have ever been wrong, so I’ll gratefully accept your definition of my work …......... thank you for the promo …..................... :))

  • Jacky

    Jacky

    Never been wrong..now that’s what women love to hear:-))
    In this case you’re right though….and you’re very welcome for the promo xxx

  • richiedean replied

    You’ve never been wrong Jacky …....... :))

  • linifer

    linifer

    brilliant!!! i dont know how you consistantly produce such amazingly wonderful images… time after time oxo

  • richiedean replied

    I’m so inspired by the landscape that I hike and camp in linifer, I guess I’m on a permanent high …. thank you ever so much …...... :))

  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink

    I saw something nasty in the woodshed….;-)

  • richiedean replied

    Oh I’m sorry Cat, is this a confession, take it steady, this is a farmhouse …................. :))

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Richie … I wish I could describe what I sense when I see your art. There’s such a feeling of freedom and dreaminess!!!! I guess it’s your love of the outdoors … as well as your joy in the creative process. Whatever it is … it comes through loud and clear … and we all get a lovely taste!!!!!!! As always, a joy to visit you!!!!

  • richiedean replied

    You are a very good judge of character Lois, you’ve described me perfectly. Its great to know that I’ve managed to stir your senses by creating this image. Thank you and as always, it’s a real pleasure to read your encouraging feedback …....... :))

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    ... ps … love the little sheep guys there off to the left!!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Baaaa …...... :))

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Lovely!!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you very much Lorilee …........... :))

  • Terry2step

    Terry2step

    You really have a honed artistic eye in your layering process. Lovely.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Terry, thanks ….......

  • walela

    walela

    Something very comforting about sheep and lambs. Nice shot.

  • richiedean replied

    thanks for all your comments walela, appreciate it …............. :))

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