Many a tale to be told ....
There’s something about old derelict cottages that grabs my attention, I cant resist them …. this one is on a mountain trail in Snowdonia , Wales, UK …
The birds are Red Kites, a once threatened species, now thriving in mid Wales.
Copyright 2009 Richie Dean
Three images combined
Photoshop
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Canon 5D, 20mm lens
Snowdonia National park
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BigD
Excellent work, Richie
richiedean replied
Thanks for that BigD ….... !!
Mel Brackstone
It’s sad to see the old cottages empty, but still a fabulous scene, and good to see the Kites in such numbers!
richiedean replied
Sad indeed Mel and most are in spectacular scenic positions ….. I snapped the kites at a feeding station a few miles from here, hence the numbers …........... :))
dweeja
Everything about this picture is just perfect. And nice to know Red Kites are flourishing again. I saw many swooping and gliding recently near Twyford in Berkshire. Fine photo Richie!
richiedean replied
Cheers dweeja, yes the kites are doing really well nowadays ….
Heather Rivet...
your work is outstanding..we don’t see things like that here
richiedean replied
I see these dotted about the countryside a lot. They are old miners cottages or farmworkers cottages. I came across someone renovating a farmhouse, it had stood empty for the past 50 years .. !!! Thank you Heather …........ :))
Deborah H. Benoit
Excellent work Richie!!!
richiedean replied
Thank you Deborah …..... :))
linifer
Awesome Richie!!! oxo
richiedean replied
its a stunning place lini, thank you ….......... :))
Angie Muccillo
A gorgeous scene and cottage. Beautifully captured!
richiedean replied
thanks very much Angie …........ :))
Rosalie Scanlon
Beautiful image and a wonderful scene.
richiedean replied
glad you like it Rosalie …........... :))
Noelene Davies
Stunning and beautiful capture Richie.
richiedean replied
its a great plkace to be Noelene, thank you …......... :))
sundawg7
WOW…this sure looks like a page out of the Middle Ages, and you captured it so superbly. Regards from Ron.
richiedean replied
It’s not quite that old Ron, but I know where you’re coming from, cheers buddy …. !!
Beve Brown-Clark
Incredible, such wonderful details, such a mood amongst the rubble.
richiedean replied
’ mood amongst the rubble ’ I like that Beve, thats one thing this place has plenty of, thank you …....... :))
Nancy Vice
I can almost hear a screeching, eerie music as I look at this wonderful shot! Great angle, perspective and mood :)
richiedean replied
what great perception you have Nancy, thank you …........ :))
frogster
Wonderful image Richie
richiedean replied
Cheers Larry … !!
Barbara Brown
Great work Richie!
richiedean replied
thank you Barbara …..... :))
Kurt Golgart
Spectacular artistry with fantastic composition and details.
richiedean replied
Hi Kurt, cheers buddy ….... !!
Jim Phillips
Wonderful capture Richie. Your contrast is right on the money.
richiedean replied
thanks for that Jim …....... !!
joak
great richie ..i watched a thing aboot kites last week ..we have a few sites in scotland as well ..this is great by the way
richiedean replied
they seem to be getting ever popular …... cheers joak …..... !!
Lynn Stratton
Beautiful and mysterious. Lovely work. :)
richiedean replied
something for the imagination to work on Lynn, thank you …....... :))
Jacky
Really great perspective and mood..you’re the master of atmosphere :-)
richiedean replied
this area is dripping with scenes that stir up emotion and imagination , thank you Jacky …..... :))
Rinkydink
beautifully understated
richiedean replied
thank you Cat ….... :))
Kaiju
WOW!
richiedean replied
Hi Kaiju, cheers … !!
Spencer Trickett
Wonderful capture! Great to see so many Kites too. This has to go into my faves!
richiedean replied
Cheers Spencer …... !!
Erika .
This is so magical! I love the way the birds are flying around…it reminds me of vultures. Are they?
Awesome capture!
richiedean replied
Hi erika, Red Kites are members of the Hawk, Vulture and Eagle family, they dont have long necks like vultures do. Check them out, Here
Thank you ……........ :))
Erika .
Cool. So interesting. I didn’t know about these birds. Thanks for the link!
richiedean replied
Glad to be of service …......... :))
Sean Farragher
brilliant
richiedean replied
thanks Sean …........ !!
grimduke1
Great colour, composition, DOF, lead-in and subject. Top of the class image. Love the red kites too! Wow!
richiedean replied
glad you like it gd, cheers ….. !!
linifer
I never get told when you add new work Richie, im going to remove you and add you again hon and see if it sorts it out oxo
richiedean replied
hope it works for you lini, thanks …........ :))
mltrue
very cool!
richiedean replied
Hi Michelle, glad you like it …........... :))
Teleis
I agree, these images make you wonder who built it and how they lived, what they did, what they felt…...
richiedean replied
Great minds think alike, thank you Donna …........... :))
Lucindawind
love it !!!
richiedean replied
It was a great find Luce, thank you …........... :))
Judi Taylor
I truly love your work. I feel like I walked into a fairytale.
richiedean replied
Hi Judi, you’ve been very busy looking through my folio, I’m so glad you like my work, thank you very much for all the faves and your comments …............. :))
Imber
Really wonderful work…
richiedean replied
Hi Imber,so glad you like it …........... :))
29Breizh33
Splendid work.
richiedean replied
Much obliged to you Michelle, thank you …........ :))
cherisong
great photo, captures the essence of Wales and why I moved here and love living here, as for the kites I never tire of watching them out of my window and all around where I live. This picture captures the sense of wonder I feel when watching the real thing. Thanks.
richiedean replied
Hi Cheri, I’m an adoptee too, I have to get out amongst the beauty that Wales offers as often as I can, under the stars in a tent, walking boots on and away ….............. thank you …........ :))
Karen Stackpole 16 days ago
please consider joining Unique Buildings of the world
with your wonderful building images
richiedean replied 15 days ago
Thanks for the invite Karen …........... :))