Many a tale to be told ....

richiedean

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
PhotoArtMaster

Canon 5D, 20mm lens
Snowdonia National park

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Many a tale to be told .... by richiedean
Many a tale to be told .... by richiedean
  • BigD

    BigD

    Excellent work, Richie

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks for that BigD ….... !!

  • Mel Brackstone

    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

    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  IPA

    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

    Deborah H. Benoit

    Excellent work Richie!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Deborah …..... :))

  • linifer

    linifer

    Awesome Richie!!! oxo

  • richiedean replied

    its a stunning place lini, thank you ….......... :))

  • Angie Muccillo

    Angie Muccillo

    A gorgeous scene and cottage. Beautifully captured!

  • richiedean replied

    thanks very much Angie …........ :))

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Beautiful image and a wonderful scene.

  • richiedean replied

    glad you like it Rosalie …........... :))

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Stunning and beautiful capture Richie.

  • richiedean replied

    its a great plkace to be Noelene, thank you …......... :))

  • sundawg7

    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

    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

    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

    frogster

    Wonderful image Richie

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Larry … !!

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Great work Richie!

  • richiedean replied

    thank you Barbara …..... :))

  • Kurt Golgart

    Kurt Golgart

    Spectacular artistry with fantastic composition and details.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Kurt, cheers buddy ….... !!

  • Jim Phillips

    Jim Phillips

    Wonderful capture Richie. Your contrast is right on the money.

  • richiedean replied

    thanks for that Jim …....... !!

  • joak

    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

    Lynn Stratton

    Beautiful and mysterious. Lovely work. :)

  • richiedean replied

    something for the imagination to work on Lynn, thank you …....... :))

  • Jacky

    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

    Rinkydink

    beautifully understated

  • richiedean replied

    thank you Cat ….... :))

  • Kaiju

    Kaiju

    WOW!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Kaiju, cheers … !!

  • Spencer Trickett

    Spencer Trickett

    Wonderful capture! Great to see so many Kites too. This has to go into my faves!

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Spencer …... !!

  • Erika .

    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 .

    Erika .

    Cool. So interesting. I didn’t know about these birds. Thanks for the link!

  • richiedean replied

    Glad to be of service …......... :))

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    brilliant

  • richiedean replied

    thanks Sean …........ !!

  • grimduke1

    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

    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

    mltrue

    very cool!

  • richiedean replied

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

  • Teleis

    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

    Lucindawind

    love it !!!

  • richiedean replied

    It was a great find Luce, thank you …........... :))

  • Judi Taylor

    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

    Imber

    Really wonderful work…

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Imber,so glad you like it …........... :))

  • 29Breizh33

    29Breizh33

    Splendid work.

  • richiedean replied

    Much obliged to you Michelle, thank you …........ :))

  • cherisong

    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

    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 …........... :))

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