End of the road ......

richiedean

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 …...........
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Canon 5D 20mm lens
Photoshop CS3, PhotoArtMaster
Hafod near Devils Bridge, Mid Wales, UK

Copyright 2009 Richie Dean

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End of the road ...... by richiedean
End of the road ...... by richiedean
  • Pat Yager

    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

    Tom Gomez

    Superb, a fave for me …

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Tom … !!

  • Beve Brown-Clark

    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

    Kay Kempton Raade

    Wow! It’s a real story starter. Beautiful light and colors

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks very much Kay …........ :))

  • Mel Brackstone

    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

    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

    Jeff Burns

    Absolutely gorgeous!

  • richiedean replied

    Its an unbelievable place Jeff, glad you like it buddy …........

  • lianne

    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

    richiedean

    Lanimate

  • Holly Kempe

    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

    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

    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

    Travis Easton

    Fascinating combination of the realistic and highly edited, love it

  • richiedean replied

    cool comment Travis, cheers …....... !!

  • Graeme Pettit Photography

    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

    Graham Povey

    Magical place….great image.

  • richiedean replied

    It is truly magical, cheers Graham ….. !!

  • eddiej

    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

    Irene Burdell

    Stunning work Richie and a fav.

  • richiedean replied

    A big smile to you Irene, thank you …....... :))

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Beautiful image, very colourful, well done.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi David, thanks a lot …...... !!

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Awesome work!

  • richiedean replied

    many thanks Svetlana ….... :))

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    This is so brilliant Richie, absolutely gorgeous :-))

  • richiedean replied

    The area drips with beauty Sylvia, thank you …....... :))

  • Ric Alexander

    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

    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

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic work

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Sean … !!

  • maggiebarra

    maggiebarra

    lovely!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you maggie …....... :))

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    Congratulations

  • richiedean replied

    Great news, thank you Gina …... :))

  • bobculshaw

    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

    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

    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

    Heloisa Castro about 12 hours ago

    gorgeous artwork!!!!

  • richiedean replied about 11 hours ago

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

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