Llyn Cwellyn .....
A beautiful lake that sits in view of Mount Snowdon in Snowdonia National Park, Wales UK.
Two paths to the summit start from around here, the Rhyd Ddu and the Ranger.
Standing at over 3000ft, it’s quite a trek to the top, but you’re rewarded with spectacular views, as long as its a clear day !
Canon 5D 20mm lens
Photoshop and PhotoArtMaster
Copyright 2009 Richie Dean
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Lois Bryan
How lovely, Richie!!!!!!! I am always so excited to see your beautiful, dreamy art!!! Of course you know how much i love your extraordinary post processing … but, too, you always manage to find the most lovely images!!! That PERFECT red sailboat for example!!!! I MEAN!!! How COOL IZZZAT????
richiedean replied
Likewise Lois, I always enjoy your response to my work, so encouraging and uplifting, thank you ….......... :))
dinghysailor1
wonderful work richie.. and of course the dinghy is perfect too!
:))
richiedean replied
just for you maggie …. thank you …........ :))
RavenSoul
Love the way you work these! Masterful!
richiedean replied
Glad you like it Vonne and thank you ….......... :))
Jonicool
Lovely composition leads you right in…love the painted treatment!
richiedean replied
Its a landscape photographers dream location Joni, thank you …....... :))
Lois Romer
this is just a wonderful composition and such a great subject. very calming
richiedean replied
Its an area that I visit frequently Lois, thank you …..... :))
George Lenz
beautiful scenery… nicely done….
richiedean replied
Cheers gemlenz …...
Veronica Schultz
Lovely image!
richiedean replied
Hi Veronica, thank you …....... :))
Mel Brackstone
Gorgeous image, Richie! As long as it’s a clear day, hey? Does that happen often? :)
richiedean replied
I’ve just got back from a 3 day stay and the summit was cloaked in cloud the whole time ….... I have been fortunate to be on the top when it was clear but I still had to don my jacket against the cold !!
The last time I ventured up, the sun was out at ground level, but by the time I reached the summit, hailstones were bouncing off my head !! So it’s all down to luck ….. cheers Mel …....... :))
Stuart Chapman
Very beautiful and serene and well worthy the trek to the top (but best not in a car down a one way track of course!)
richiedean replied
This is at the bottom Stuart ….... sorry for the confusion …....
I know how fond you are of driving and reversing along narrow tracks, but even you’d find it impossible to drive to the top ….. although there is a railway to the summit !!!!!
Mel Brackstone
I climbed a hill a bit like that on the weekend too….one minute sun, one minute mist…...was a bit of a shock for me….LOL (especially the cold!!!)
richiedean replied
I’m impressed Mel ….... :))
After learning the hard way, I always carry a rucksack with extra clothing in, just in case …....
Rosalie Dale IPA
Master of the mystical shots – you’ve done it again.
richiedean replied
Hello Rosalie, Wales is full of mystical, magical places and is renowned for its Welsh Wizards …........ thank you …...... :))
Matt Roberts
Brilliant dark colours and love the red boat in the distance :)
richiedean replied
Hope you viewed it large Matt for the full effect …......
Cheers …....... !!
frogster
Very nice Richie
richiedean replied
Thanks a lot Larry … !!
Mel Brackstone
I was very warmly dressed, and carried my camera….lol! It was an interesting experience for me…..but not likely to happen again any time soon…(still recovering!!!)
richiedean replied
I thought that I’d had enough after my first tiring hike, but the lure of unseen natural and manmade attractions drew me out ….... my first was 3 miles, my last to date 14 miles, took me 5 hours …....... :))
maggiebarra
lovely peace
richiedean replied
...... and tranquility, thank you maggie …............ :))
Holly Kempe
Another masterpiece Richie…..it draws you in to that little boat but you still want to see everything else there is around…totally engrossing! ;)
richiedean replied
If I had the opportunity to choose a group of people from the Bubble, to accompany me on one of my trips, your name would be on it …....... thanks ever so much Holly …............ :))
Jan Piller
what a unique piece Richie! beautiful!
richiedean replied
I enjoyed the stay up there Jan, even tho the weather was inclement, thank you …...... :))
Nancy Vice
Great shot and wonderful view!!
richiedean replied
There’s so much to like around here Nancy, thank you …......... :))
eddiej
Lovely image and needs a larger view to apprecaite the composition with the boat.
We tried Snowdon a few months back…got there and it poured..went back to the cottage…the sun came out..went back to Snowdon..got as far as the Horseshoe and the wind was just unbelievable…then it pissed with rain…gave up.
We went there to photograph the lake under the horseshoe..the water level was so low it looked uninteresting.Gives us an excuse to try again…never learn do we :-)
richiedean replied
If at first you dont succeed ….......... cheers eddie …..
Ric Alexander
Great capture Richie, You done the location proud !
richiedean replied
Tried to make the best of it Ric, everywhere was waterlogged, so couldnt venture too far !!!!
Sean Farragher
beautiful
richiedean replied
much obliged Sean !