Cascade Cavern ....

richiedean

Cascade Cavern ....

In the vast grounds of Hafod Manor, along a tributery to the Ystwyth River, I came across this spectacle.
Fine mist floated out of the entrance to the cave and a distant roar could be heard inside …....... see what I found below !!

A big thank you goes out to Noel from Kerry, without his knowledge you wouldnt be viewing this …..........

Copyright 2009 Richie Dean

Software : Adobe Photoshop,
PhotoArtMaster.

Hafod Estate
Cymystwyth
Powys
Wales UK

Hidden away at the back of the cave …............

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Cascade Cavern .... by richiedean
Cascade Cavern .... by richiedean
  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Oo,,what an exciting find! Well done Richie! I love the treatment!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you sal, it was a great adventure …........... :))

  • linifer

    linifer

    Oh wow!!!! Awesome… what a fabulous place, and treatment!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you lini, I did a 5 mile hike around this place, loved every step and took loads of pix ….............. :))

  • frogster

    frogster

    Pure beauty Richie

  • richiedean replied

    Hey, cheers Larry …..... !!

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    WOW Ritchie- stunning- It reminds me of a Roger Dean painting xox

  • richiedean replied

    A better compliment I couldnt have Anita, ..... Roger Dean …........ very influential in my life …....... I possess both of his books and have most of the Yes albums …....... so I imagine, he must have weedled his way in there somehow …... thank you …....... :))

  • lefty1

    lefty1

    this is amazingly stunning! Bravo!!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you very much John …....... !!

  • Rose Moxon

    Rose Moxon

    this is just beautiful richie. love the cascade too. how do people look with this treatment?

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Rose ….....
    I dont think you’ll find a single image of a person in my portfolio …...
    but I dont mind giving it a go if you have something in mind …...... :))

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    Wonderful atmosphere Richie…you feel enticed to enter the cave but also drawn to the lighted woods above…..beautiful!

  • richiedean replied

    Decisions decisions, I know what you mean Holly …. the roar of the cave was the decider for me ….....
    thank you …............ :))

  • Cassy Greenawalt

    Cassy Greenawalt

    Wow! Beautiful work!!

  • richiedean replied

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

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Mystical and beautiful, lovely work !

  • richiedean replied

    Oh yes, it was indeed, thank you V ….......... :))

  • Colin Cartwright

    Colin Cartwright

    Good artwork on this fantastic place, Richie. North Wales is a fantastic place.
    You can imagine the Druids having a sacred dell here.

  • richiedean replied

    Certainly had a sense and feel about it Colin, cheers …....... !!

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Treatment & POV are excellent

  • richiedean replied

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

  • Beve Brown-Clark

    Beve Brown-Clark

    Simply incredible…Mother natures hidden finds…superb perspective!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Beve, a stunning and surprising place indeed …. thank you …... :))

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Beautiful work Richie…I like this treatment

  • richiedean replied

    So glad Ana, thank you …............. :))

  • lizalady

    lizalady

    I love what you have done to this.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Liza, thank you …....... :))

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Oh it’s gorgeous Richie! and your signature processing is perfect – a real eye feast!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks for the recognition Jan …....... :))

  • Lee Anne Kortus

    Lee Anne Kortus

    Wow, gorgeous work!! I love it! :-)

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Lee Anne, thank you …........ :))

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Beautiful. Definitely has a watercolor quality!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Barbara, that’ll be the ArtMaster software …........ :))

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Beautiful image and treatment

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Rosalie …........ :))

  • calves

    calves

    wow.. Awesome work!
    Wonderful atmosphere:)

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Claudia, wonderful place …....... :))

  • Nori Bucci

    Nori Bucci

    WOW!!!! Awesome image Richie!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Nori, I didnt know what to expect when I entered the cave, but I was blown away at the sight of the cascade …....
    thanks again …........ :))

  • everascot

    everascot

    This is terrific, amazing perspection and atmosphere!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Pauline …........ :))

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Brilliant- I’m a huge fan of his work- still have some Yes albums on vinyl and a full set of trading cards somewhere (from my days working in a comic shop), when I found out those were available I had to have them. :D :D xx

  • richiedean replied

    Have you paid a visit to his website ? If not go here

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Fantastic image richie and I love the treatment!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Helene, I loved doing it …............ :))

  • Jim Phillips

    Jim Phillips

    What a great image Richie, love that perspective on this one.

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Jim, 20mm wide angle lens on a full size sensor Canon 5D ….

  • Lynn Stratton

    Lynn Stratton

    Gorgeous! Amazing depth of field created by the trees. I like the light and dark colors in this. The waterfall at the back of the cave is really cool. :)

  • richiedean replied

    A magical place indeed Lynn, thank you …........ :))

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    very lovely image :)

  • richiedean replied

    Glad you like it Laura …............. :))

  • nedesigns

    nedesigns

    Another amazing picture Richie! You always manage to capture the mood of the scene so well. Imagine who or what might have lived in this cave.

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Nan, when in full flow, the water from the cascade would shoot through the cave and down to the river below and the floor was puddled when I went in, so I dont think you’d find anything living in there …............... :))

  • Deborah H. Benoit

    Deborah H. Benoit

    Beautiful work Richie!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Debs …............. :))

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    outstanding love your work

  • richiedean replied

    Many thanks Heather …......... :))

  • Aurora Pintore

    Aurora Pintore

    FANTASTIC PICTURE, LOVE THE SPECIAL EFFECT !!!!

  • richiedean replied

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

  • joak

    joak

    magic ..as usual!

  • richiedean replied

    Aye, how dud yer ken joak, it truly is magic …......... !!

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    WOW- Thank you so much for the link- awesomeness xx

  • richiedean replied

    Pleasure nita, thought you might like it …............ :))

  • icypop

    icypop

    That’s stunning.

  • richiedean replied

    Glad you think so icypop, thank you ….......... :))

  • DonMiguel

    DonMiguel

    Another magical rendition of an incredible natural wonder, well done.

  • richiedean replied

    Hey, thanks for that DonMiguel …........ !!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    ever so beautiful ! x

  • richiedean replied

    Tis a wonderous place indeed, thank you Luce ….......... :))

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    both incredible images richie! well done

    love the sens of soaring height and hidden depths in your wonderful artwork and can just hear the
    crashing water in the capture of the cave below…

    excellent work and looks a great adventure!!
    :)

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks maggie, I’d love to take all my bubblemates on a hike around this place, it makes all the trials and tribulations of real life disappear …............. :))

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    I was sure I had you on my watchlist than thought of you and realized I wasn’t seeing your work pop up!!! I have no idea what happened…but your work was inspiring and as beautiful enough to make me think of you and wondered what you were up to. And I am so happy because this is absolutely breath taking richie!! Missed your work more than I can explain!

  • richiedean replied

    It’s nice of you to remember me Kellie and such kind words of encouragement too …. thank you very much ….. it’s great to have you back ….......... :))

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    perfectly done

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Antanas …...... !!

  • melbourneguy75

    melbourneguy75

    I love the ‘mythical’ forest feel to this, gorgeous work :)

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers David …..

  • Shane Viper

    Shane Viper

    very calming scene Richie, Beautiful

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Shane ….........

  • Joan A Hamilton

    Joan A Hamilton

    Absolutely magical Richie. Love your work!!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Joan, thank you kindly …........ :))

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