Around the rugged rocks ...

richiedean

Around the rugged rocks ...

Another wild Welsh hilltop, the ancient drystone wall, constructed with care and attention generations ago, has all but disappeared and a new boundary is staked out …. not as robust …. but photogenic !!
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Clywedog, Wales, UK.
Copyright 2008 Richie Dean.
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Postwork :-

Blending modes
Adjustment layers
Masks

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Around the rugged rocks ... by richiedean
Around the rugged rocks ... by richiedean
  • LocoCow

    LocoCow

    Magnificent Framing

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    I so love your country…outstanding…and by the way love dune….................gorgeous

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Heather, you’ll have to plan a trip :))

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw...

    Mmm, so luscious and moody.

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Cathleen, that was the perception I was aiming for :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Thanks Loco !

  • gsafternoon

    gsafternoon

    gorgeous…i agree w/ cathleen…moody

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks GS, I love atmosphere and mood :))

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    You always get the greatest compositions!! You have a magnificent eye!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Jan ….. I hope I have two magnificent eyes :))

  • shall

    shall

    wow nice.. x

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks very much shall, glad you like it :))

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    You have created such a beautiful feel to this rugget landscape!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Sylvia, it took a bit of time, but I hope it was worth it :))

  • wdavies285

    wdavies285

    beautiful work richie

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats

    this is really gorgeous,and it looks like it is a painting

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks migkats, I try to achieve that with all my work :))

  • Crespuscular

    Crespuscular

    ... the ragged rascal ran?

  • richiedean replied

    Yep, that’s definitely how I felt when I got to the top :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Cheers WD

  • Bones

    Bones

    That looks so much like a painting, big fan of yours

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Rhys, that was my aim :)

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    A major feast for the eyes brilliant work. Like a gorgeous painting

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Jeff, glad to have filled your eyes !! :)

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Wow – this is beautiful Richie – absolutely stunning

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks very much Julie, dont hold back now :)))

  • nikicntry

    nikicntry

    I don’t often comment on painted art, but this is just wonderful.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks very much niki, it’s a photo, but I’m very pleased you mistook it for a painting :))

  • Kim Roper

    Kim Roper

    Wonderful composition and lighting, beautiful!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Kim, thank you very much, I’m glad you like it :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Laminate print :-
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  • nikicntry

    nikicntry

    How did you get that effect?

  • richiedean replied

    Layering different textures over the original image and using blending modes, adjustment layers and imagination, using photoshop :))

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    Your photos look like paintings … how do you achieve that effect? Very pleasing to the eye.

  • richiedean replied

    Layering different textures over the original image and using blending modes, adjustment layers and imagination, using photoshop :))

  • Tony Fallon

    Tony Fallon

    Great atmospheric work richie!

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats

    you are doing a really excellent job they really do look like paintings :)

  • richiedean replied

    Much obliged to you migkats, thank you :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Thanks Tony mate !

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Ohh…I just love seeing Wales through your eyes, Richie. What a magnificent place you live in!

  • richiedean replied

    Likewise Mel, thank you :))

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Another stunning piece – rich in colour, mood & history

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Sharon, much appreciated :))

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    beautiful scene… nicely treated…

  • cdwork

    cdwork

    Superb Work

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Cheers gem

    thanks cdw

  • SnowDog

    SnowDog

    Love the textures and the colouring! Great work Richie

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Randy, much obliged to you mate !!

  • Mary Trebilco

    Mary Trebilco

    Beautiful work, Richie… the light is just gorgeous on those rocks, and your treatment works beautifully. As others have said, you have an excellent eye for composition!!

  • richiedean replied

    That’s very nice of you Mary, I put it down to my age and a little bit of experience :))

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    This is so lovely …great effect

  • Kathie Nichols

    Kathie Nichols

    Another outstanding image Richie, awesome work!!

  • Jennifer Woodward

    Jennifer Woodward

    Nicely created. Love the warm tones. Well done!

  • Janet Fikar

    Janet Fikar

    A very nice piece – good job!

  • Dave Lloyd

    Dave Lloyd

    Beautiful. I’ve been to Wales a few times and this brings back the way I remember it.

  • SkyFox

    SkyFox

    Amazing effects!

  • Ian Robertson

    Ian Robertson

    well worth the photoshop effort I’m sure

  • maggiebarra

    maggiebarra

    ahhhh its all been said by all the others…....love this as I do all your work…

  • RLHall

    RLHall

    Stunning. Such a beautiful place you inhabit, and such talent to express it’s beauty…

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Richie this is so gorgeous, lovely work – Varinia :)

  • Alyeska

    Alyeska

    beautiful color and light..

  • Carolyn Staut

    Carolyn Staut

    Besides the color, composition and beautiful textures, you have created a fantastically created mood to this piece. Wonderful work.

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    Beautiful colors and composition a visual treat for the eyes, love it !

  • Lizzie Keitel

    Lizzie Keitel

    what a beautiful moody image!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Excellent blending – the master’s touch!!! Love the contrasts in textures, in colours, in mood and the lighting is wonderful.

  • frogster

    frogster

    Wonderful work on this Richie

  • marts1

    marts1

    Very nice

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    fabulous shot

  • Chris  Willis

    Chris Willis

    A wonderful composition, as usual for you :-) I always wanted to visit Wales….you’ve added to the desire with these awesome shots, Richie. There’s photography….and then there’s photography. You are a master at it…NO! a real artist.

  • Liv Stockley

    Liv Stockley

    Well spotted and very nicely executed, love the angle this image is taken from

  • David Haviland

    David Haviland

    Wonderful composition and colours, and love the processing.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Stunning work

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Fantastic work again richie , you just can’t go wrong . Excellent !!

  • Cherie Dirksen

    Cherie Dirksen

    Beautiful!

  • midzing

    midzing

    gorgeous,,, well done

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    beautiful scene

  • itsallgoodamanda

    itsallgoodamanda

    stunner as is all your work

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    I’m overwhelmed yet again by the fantastic response, thank you very much to each and every one of you … :))

  • Jacky

    Jacky

    Love that light and shadow play..great atmosphere Mr. Master:))

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Jacky, I’ve tried to portray how it looked in my minds eye that day :))

  • micmac

    micmac

    So many things to look at ,beautiful colors ,textures and composition.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Gigi, look as long as you like :))

  • geraint

    geraint

    Classic! You really catch the essence of the Welsh countryside with this style. Great work

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Geraint, it’s hard to beat the mood and power of wild Wales.

  • Darrell Kelsey

    Darrell Kelsey

    Love the effects of this photo
    well done

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Thanks for that Darrell.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    this is a stunning work richie – so well done!

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Hi DS, much obliged to you, thanks !

  • Jay08

    Jay08

    lovely image!

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett

    Superb

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Cheers Jay

    Thank you Ann :)

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett

    Yeah….........real fine.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Superb colours and treatment richie

  • Dave Warren

    Dave Warren

    Stunning Work Richie

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Amazing work again Richie…I can almost feel the wind here!

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Thanks for the great comments !!!! :))

  • Rod  Adams

    Rod Adams

    WOW!!!!! Beautiful

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Thank you Rod !

  • Emma Fitzgerald

    Emma Fitzgerald

    Lovely Shot

  • richiedean replied

    Hello Emma, many thanks :))

  • elisab

    elisab

    Beautiful work, looks like a painting. Has great color to it.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi elisab, thank you, glad you like it :))

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    This looks absolutely STUNNING in black Richie…

    but…

    Where are the sheep? (giggles mischieviously)

  • richiedean replied

    You’re a bit of a rascal Rhan, ......... where are the sheep ….... they like hills but, could you imagine, standing up here with a great big wooly cardi. on, in a gale force wind … if they were here, they’ve been blasted miles away by the time I took this ….. thanx :))

  • anaphotography

    anaphotography

    Wonderful work!...

  • richiedean replied

    I’d just finished hiking for a few miles and ended up here, I was very grateful for the low sun, thank you ana :))

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    I am a rascal???

    Pot.

    Kettle.

    Black.

    =)) {{hugs}}

  • richiedean replied

    (Laughs) ... no black pots here Rhan trying to transfer it’s image :))

  • Larry149

    Larry149

    Love the mood!

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    Absolute stunner, the glow of this landscape is amazing – love it!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Louise, being on the top of the hill helped to catch the last rays of a sinking Sun :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Cheers Larry

  • HenkStolk

    HenkStolk

    Wonderful composition. Like the way the rock lead you to the end. Good colors too

  • Lisa  Kenny

    Lisa Kenny

    great work Richie

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Cheers Henk

    Thank you Lisa !

  • Ravenor

    Ravenor

    Absolutely superb composition!!!.. and I love that sky!. Wonderful work!!

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Ravenor, the sky’s a couple of texture layers.

  • KarenMcWhirter

    KarenMcWhirter

    You have an amazing collection!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks a lot Karen, you’re very kind :))

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Outstanding photograph. Great lighting

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Thanks very much Helen :))

  • saleire

    saleire

    I look at your work…...and I want to have your brain :o) There are so many masterpieces.

  • richiedean replied

    Saleire, you have paid me many compliments, but this is the ultimate … deepest thanks :))

  • saleire

    saleire

    No thanks needed Richie…....I am serious…I look at your work and I am just in awe. You truly have a gift my friend.

  • Tom Vaughan

    Tom Vaughan

    Wow! I had to look several times as I thought this was a painting. Beautiful composition!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Tom, it’s all down to plenty of postwork in photoshop….

  • Jennifer Woodward

    Jennifer Woodward

    Really well created. Love the effects and textures in this!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks again Jennifer :))

  • Colin Powell

    Colin Powell

    I grew up in Shropshire and know this area of mid-wales from my childhood – your interpretations of the landscape really capture the character and mystery of this lovely area beautifully. CP :-)

  • richiedean replied

    Nice one Colin … thanks a lot !!

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    very nice

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    Hard land builds strong people.

  • richiedean replied

    It’s a great saying Dayonda, thank you :))

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    =0)

  • redhawk

    redhawk

    That is a gorgeous print and you have captured a really rugged area.

  • nodakami

    nodakami

    what an amazing gallery !

  • richiedean replied

    Hi nodakami, thank you :))

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Such magical work Richie!! Love the Welsh mountains!!

  • danapace

    danapace

    I love this image. Stunning that’s the word that comes to mind when I look at it.

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Thank you Dana, it’s a particular favourite of mine ….. a special moment captured ….. :))

  • LindaMcCarthy

    LindaMcCarthy

    Wow. No words..

  • richiedean replied

    thanks Linda … :))

  • bevanimage

    bevanimage

    Most atmospheric, with both the afternoon sun and the rather ominous clouds. Very imaginative treatment!

  • richiedean replied

    Time spent in the wild highlands of mid Wales impresses the swiftness of weather changes upon you … its not unusual to experience a scene such as this ….. four seasons in a day is not impossible for this area …. glad you like it bevan .. :))

  • David Lewins LRPS

    David Lewins LRPS

    Wonderful mood and atmosphere, your collection of images are beautiful.

  • richiedean replied

    thanks for that David … !!

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