Devils chair ...

richiedean

Devils chair ...

Went for a six mile hike the other week, up and around a local beauty spot known as Stiperstones. This is one of many rocky outcrops and it’s called the devils chair …. I’ve tweaked it slightly in photoshop ….. basically , it’s a montage of several images layered on top of each other, using blending modes and layer masks .
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Copyright 2008 Richie Dean

Canon 300D 18-55mm lens
Photoshop CS2

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Devils chair ... by richiedean
Devils chair ... by richiedean
  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Oh My, this is special – what an amazing looking place and a beautiful image – so much character and mystery to it – Love it

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Julie, it’s just across the welsh border in Shropshire :))

  • Samantha Cole-Surjan

    Samantha Cole-...

    Outstanding Richie, you fail to impress me… Fantatastic shot.
    xx Sam

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Sam, you’re very impressive yourself :))

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Just incredible- fabulous capture- tones and textures

  • saleire
  • saleire

    saleire

    Had a feeling it would look fantastic in a frame…...another masterpiece my friend.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks for that Saleire …. you’re a friend indeed ;))

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Hmmm, will have to take a drive over to it Richie, looks amazing here – is it this good looking without your wizardry? :))))))))))))))))))

  • richiedean replied

    Yes, it’s well worth the trip, plenty of photo opportunities … as long as you dont mind stretching your legs :)))

  • vonne

    vonne

    WOW! This is really something to look at!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Amazing effect richie

  • Samantha Cole-Surjan

    Samantha Cole-...

    OOPS sorry Richie that should have read NEVER fail to impress me…omg i am so sorry!

  • richiedean replied

    Dont worry Sam … it’s cool :))

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    awesome treatments….

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Well I love walking and trekking, but before I go, is it accessible for a light baby buggy?

  • richiedean replied

    You’d be able to go so far with a buggy ( within long lens range ) but then the track turns very rocky !!

  • HenkStolk

    HenkStolk

    again.. exceptional beautiful

  • SnowDog

    SnowDog

    Love the atmosphere and feel of this image Richie great work as allways

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats

    this is well done again looks like a painting , great tones i like that texture

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Very cool image and processing.

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Thanks everyone, you’re great !! :))

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Richie a backdrop for a movie scene here mate!!! Triple wow!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Rosalie … now there’s a job that i’d really love !! :))

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Oh my – how extraordinary. Wonderful work

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks very much Sharon :))

  • Ravenor

    Ravenor

    Brilliant work Richie, awesome!!!

  • JoanIreland1970

    JoanIreland1970

    AWESOME

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Cheers Ray
    Thank you Joan

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    looks really primeval… sorta like earth would have a cuple of millions of years ago (sorry for those who think the world is but 5k years olde)

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Cheers MT !!

  • frogster

    frogster

    Stunning image Richie

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Amazing comp and textures! Beautiful work!

  • EvaMcDermott

    EvaMcDermott

    Amazing image Richie!

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Fantastic work Richie.

  • Cherie Dirksen

    Cherie Dirksen

    Wow! That is incredible…very “Lord of the Rings”-ish…love it.

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett

    Apocalyptic, love it

  • Halcyon007

    Halcyon007

    If that’s a slight tweaking I don’t know what you call major editing!

    Looks like it’s from outer space Richie. A white hole (they do exist if you watch Red Dwarf) moving slowly in on the scene with the rocks standing prominent against it all. Excellently tweaked!

  • richman

    richman

    brillant mate

  • RoughDiamond

    RoughDiamond

    Ouch.

    Great work :) x

  • brianjarvis

    brianjarvis

    neat job

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Wow, awesome treatment and perfect title :)

  • Damiend

    Damiend

    Fantastic treatment. Love this image.

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Richie.. you have done a fantastic job here..

  • BlackLemonz

    BlackLemonz

    Love this…......brilliant

  • Alison Edge

    Alison Edge

    Incredible – definitely agree with Muscular Teeth!!

  • Graeme Pettit Photography

    Graeme Pettit ...

    Eerie – reminds me of a still from the movie Excalibur – excellent mate

  • JoLennox

    JoLennox

    Wooow! how very cool is this!!! it is really great!

  • Tony Fallon

    Tony Fallon

    Stunning! Nicely tweaked Rich. My only fav for 3 days :)

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic work

  • Nikki Farrow

    Nikki Farrow

    Mystifying

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Well I’m flabberghasted by all your responses …... but very appreciative also …. thanks everyone !! :))

  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink

    this is superb, love the textures once again & the light…ok everything about it….also takes me back to my childhood & a series of books set about the stiperstones (wish I could remember who wrote em…very famous five but a bit more grown up) great stuff again Richie.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks very much Cat … I cant help you with the book series …. but I’ll keep my eyes open :))

  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink

    aha just googled it & they were by Malcolm Saville….great ripping yarns set in Shropshire….now I shall have to get hold of em again & re-live my childhood lol

  • richiedean replied

    Interesting … I’ll have to investigate ..!!

  • Per E. Gunnarsen

    Per E. Gunnarsen

    WoW….I love this image, what a mysterious place and mood! Superb work Richie!

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Per … its powerful up there !!

  • RLHall

    RLHall

    Awesome image, you caught the ancient spirit of the rocks…

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Wow!! What a fabulous piece, magic atmosphere!

  • VasiliiRussia

    VasiliiRussia

    Wonderfull capture! so mystical! There are the demons lived there. may be ;-)

  • Anette Tyler

    Anette Tyler

    Amazing

  • Caroline Bland

    Caroline Bland

    Magical!

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Totally stunning work Richie, just love the feel the sky gives this piece, really eerie

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett

    Great work. Looks straight out of the dark ages.

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    The next time you go to this planet, take me with you okay?

  • richiedean replied

    I will definitely do that Jan, but you know the fare …...

  • ktowers

    ktowers

    interesting work.. love the different textures and ..as always the treatment is superb

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    yah yah – popped buttons.

  • richiedean replied

    Oh my …... where can I hire a spaceship !! :))

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    your works amazed me,great job!

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen

    gorgeous!

  • mklau

    mklau

    Fantastic imgae …. very “otherworldish” and just so evocative and stimulating to my imagination

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow !

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Cheers Jerry
    Thanks sq
    Glad it makes you think mklau
    Thank you Luce

  • maggiebarra

    maggiebarra

    ahhhhhh!

  • richiedean replied

    Ha ha, thank you maggie :))

  • Matt83artist

    Matt83artist

    Cool artwork! U got skills with Photoshop!

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Wow looks great Richie.

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    gasp speachless

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Absolutely stunning!

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Cheers Matt
    Thanks Sharon
    Many thanks Kellie
    Cheers Stephen

  • Lachlan Kent

    Lachlan Kent

    This is very atmospheric Richie… Nice work!

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Cheers Lachlan

  • Rosina lamberti

    Rosina lamberti

    awesome work!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks a lot Rosina :))

  • Craig Hender

    Craig Hender

    Nicely done mate, very eye catching.

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Craig !!

  • ElRobbo

    ElRobbo

    Wow!
    There’s something supernatural about this image!
    Excellent craftmanship!
    :)

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is a deep and compelling image. Congratulations on your feature in our Dimensions group with this brilliant work of photographic art, it is very beautiful! Aloha, Sharon

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    Fantastic image,. Very moody.

  • richiedean replied

    Just across the border into Shropshire, cheers Ric !!

  • leunig

    leunig

    great shot

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers leunig …. !!

  • Simon Pattinson

    Simon Pattinson

    I love walking up and along the Stiperstones. it can be a magical place in the evening light, looking out over the Shropshire landscape and beyond into Wales.
    A fantastic image and one of a kind.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Simon, cheers mate ….... !!

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great composition, popular too, well done and congratulations on being featured.
    David

  • richiedean replied

    thanks for that David …. !!

  • Anna Shaw

    Anna Shaw

    I am so pleased that you were featured in the photo manip group, as it enabled me to discover your work. Your talent is awesome!! This image is stunning. I look forward to following you as you post from now on. Huge congrats.
    xx

  • richiedean replied

    Hello Anna, I’ve now discovered you and your wonderous portfolio, thank you very much …........ :))

  • Veikko  Suikkanen

    Veikko Suikkanen

    Fantastic work Richie!

  • richiedean replied

    Hey, thank you Veikko …. !!

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