End of the road ......
Within the grounds of the vast Hafod Estate, where Turner,
Wordsworth and other notable creatives stayed and partied, to the detriment of the upkeep of the Mansion …... there is a beautiful place within the forest, where the river has cut its way through the rock …...........
Best viewed large
Canon 5D 20mm lens
Photoshop CS3, PhotoArtMaster
Hafod near Devils Bridge, Mid Wales, UK
Copyright 2009 Richie Dean
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Pat Yager
What an image, Richie! So many stories could be written around a picture like this.
richiedean replied
The whole place is awe inspiring Pat, once the history is known its a rollercoaster ride of oneupmanship, squander and the road to certain ruin …........ thank you …........ :))
Tom Gomez
Superb, a fave for me …
richiedean replied
Cheers Tom … !!
Beve Brown-Clark
OMG…you just simply have a way these images!! Brilliant! What a fabulous and fascinating place to visit!
richiedean replied
Its unreal Beve, the owner of the Mansion invited VIP’s with no expense spared ….... he must have just wanted to have a blast in life … throw caution to the wind ….. obviously the money ran out and for some unforsaken reason, the Mansion got demolished !!!!
It’s so wonderous to walk around the spectacular grounds, with the history nudging in the back of my mind …....... thank you …....... :))
Kay Kempton Raade
Wow! It’s a real story starter. Beautiful light and colors
richiedean replied
Thanks very much Kay …........ :))
Mel Brackstone
What a beautiful scene!
richiedean replied
It was meant for those that moved in the upper circles of society back in the 1700’s …..... fortunately, those days have gone and I’m allowed there with my Canon …... thanks Mel …........ :))
frogster
Stunning scene, Richie
richiedean replied
It’s a scene that many a noteworthy artisan has cast their eye on Larry, glad to bring it to ya buddy …........ !!
Jeff Burns
Absolutely gorgeous!
richiedean replied
Its an unbelievable place Jeff, glad you like it buddy …........
lianne
Just completely phenomenal – jaw dropping good Richie. This is amazing – just one of your finest.
richiedean replied
Walking around this place is such an experience lianne, you cant help but get swallowed up in the history, plus the site was chosen for its natural beauty to satisfy the upperclass gentry of the 1700’s ….... so glad you like it …......... :))
richiedean
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Holly Kempe
Wow Richie! I viewed it larger and it’s even more fascinating!! So much depth…totally mesmerising :)
richiedean replied
Glad to catch you so near Holly …...... thanx for takin a closer look … the place is crammed full of history …............ :))
Mui-Ling Teh
Love the overlayed texture. It gives the extra sense of movement and liveliness to the existing river in the image.
richiedean replied
I’m a great believer in textured overlays Mui-Ling, as you say, they add an extra dimension to the overall image …........ thank you …..... :))
Nancy Vice
First of all I love the colors within this pallette and of course there’s the scenery which brings to my imagination TONS of stories which could all begin at this spot :)
lovely place and photography richie!
richiedean replied
Well I hope its inspired you enough to pen some of those stories Nancy .. !! Thank you very much ….......... :))
Travis Easton
Fascinating combination of the realistic and highly edited, love it
richiedean replied
cool comment Travis, cheers …....... !!
Graeme Pettit ...
Another gem Rich – these are superb in every way – Somehow, I cannot quite get the balance right between the painterly and the photographic when I try to cross the genres, but you are its master!
richiedean replied
well thats great praise indeed Graeme ….. its all down to layers …. !!
Graham Povey
Magical place….great image.
richiedean replied
It is truly magical, cheers Graham ….. !!
eddiej
Stunning..wonderful composition and interest..full size view is a must
richiedean replied
You’d make a good agent eddie !!! Cheers mate ….... !!
Irene Burdell
Stunning work Richie and a fav.
richiedean replied
A big smile to you Irene, thank you …....... :))
David Silsbury
Beautiful image, very colourful, well done.
richiedean replied
Hi David, thanks a lot …...... !!
Svetlana Sewell
Awesome work!
richiedean replied
many thanks Svetlana ….... :))
SylviaHardy
This is so brilliant Richie, absolutely gorgeous :-))
richiedean replied
The area drips with beauty Sylvia, thank you …....... :))
Ric Alexander
Wonderful image richie. Mystical feel about this one.
richiedean replied
As I explored the place, it was like being in a dream, its unreal …..
Cheers Ric …...... !!
Teacup
wow of wow – just stunning work here. x
richiedean replied
Tis a wonderous place Teacup, hard to take a bad shot … thank you …........ :))
Sean Farragher
fantastic work
richiedean replied
Thank you Sean … !!
maggiebarra
lovely!
richiedean replied
Thank you maggie …....... :))
Virginia N. Fred
Congratulations

richiedean replied
Great news, thank you Gina …... :))
bobculshaw
Wow richie, this is an amazing image. Well captured and beautifully processed. A certain ‘fave’ for me.
richiedean replied
Hi Bob, thanks a lot, I’m glad you like it …...... !!
Lucindawind
well since I love sheep and cows in art work . / photos . .this is a FAV for sure awesome my friend
richiedean replied
Thanks very much Luce … mmm cows ….. I’ll have to work on that …........... :))
Tibby Steedly 24 days ago
Oh, wow!! Absolutely gorgeous and a fav for me!
richiedean replied 24 days ago
A very surreal location Tibby, given its historic past ….. A joy to behold, thank you …........... :))
Heloisa Castro about 12 hours ago
gorgeous artwork!!!!
richiedean replied about 11 hours ago
Glad you like it Heloisa ….......... :))