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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Julie Langford
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-...
Outstanding Richie, you fail to impress me… Fantatastic shot.
xx Sam
richiedean replied
Thank you Sam, you’re very impressive yourself :))
cherylc1
Just incredible- fabulous capture- tones and textures
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
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
WOW! This is really something to look at!
Helene Kippert
Amazing effect richie
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
awesome treatments….
Julie Langford
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
again.. exceptional beautiful
SnowDog
Love the atmosphere and feel of this image Richie great work as allways
mlgkats
this is well done again looks like a painting , great tones i like that texture
Basia McAuley
Very cool image and processing.
richiedean
Thanks everyone, you’re great !! :))
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
Oh my – how extraordinary. Wonderful work
richiedean replied
Thanks very much Sharon :))
Ravenor
Brilliant work Richie, awesome!!!
JoanIreland1970
AWESOME
richiedean
Cheers Ray
Thank you Joan
MuscularTeeth
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
Cheers MT !!
frogster
Stunning image Richie
Jonicool
Amazing comp and textures! Beautiful work!
EvaMcDermott
Amazing image Richie!
Irene Burdell
Fantastic work Richie.
Cherie Dirksen
Wow! That is incredible…very “Lord of the Rings”-ish…love it.
Ann Garrett
Apocalyptic, love it
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
brillant mate
RoughDiamond
Ouch.
Great work :) x
brianjarvis
neat job
Globalphotos
Wow, awesome treatment and perfect title :)
Damiend
Fantastic treatment. Love this image.
velveteagle
Richie.. you have done a fantastic job here..
BlackLemonz
Love this…......brilliant
Alison Edge
Incredible – definitely agree with Muscular Teeth!!
Graeme Pettit ...
Eerie – reminds me of a still from the movie Excalibur – excellent mate
JoLennox
Wooow! how very cool is this!!! it is really great!
Tony Fallon
Stunning! Nicely tweaked Rich. My only fav for 3 days :)
Sean Farragher
fantastic work
Nikki Farrow
Mystifying
richiedean
Well I’m flabberghasted by all your responses …... but very appreciative also …. thanks everyone !! :))
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
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
WoW….I love this image, what a mysterious place and mood! Superb work Richie!
richiedean replied
Cheers Per … its powerful up there !!
RLHall
Awesome image, you caught the ancient spirit of the rocks…
Mel Brackstone
Wow!! What a fabulous piece, magic atmosphere!
VasiliiRussia
Wonderfull capture! so mystical! There are the demons lived there. may be ;-)
Anette Tyler
Amazing
Caroline Bland
Magical!
Michael Oubridge
Totally stunning work Richie, just love the feel the sky gives this piece, really eerie
ltruskett
Great work. Looks straight out of the dark ages.
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
interesting work.. love the different textures and ..as always the treatment is superb
Jan Piller
yah yah – popped buttons.
richiedean replied
Oh my …... where can I hire a spaceship !! :))
jerry alcantara
your works amazed me,great job!
screamqueen
gorgeous!
mklau
Fantastic imgae …. very “otherworldish” and just so evocative and stimulating to my imagination
Lucindawind
wow !
richiedean
Cheers Jerry
Thanks sq
Glad it makes you think mklau
Thank you Luce
maggiebarra
ahhhhhh!
richiedean replied
Ha ha, thank you maggie :))
Matt83artist
Cool artwork! U got skills with Photoshop!
SharonD
Wow looks great Richie.
kcranmer
gasp speachless
Steve Chapple
Absolutely stunning!
richiedean
Cheers Matt
Thanks Sharon
Many thanks Kellie
Cheers Stephen
Lachlan Kent
This is very atmospheric Richie… Nice work!
richiedean
Cheers Lachlan
Rosina lamberti
awesome work!
richiedean replied
Thanks a lot Rosina :))
Craig Hender
Nicely done mate, very eye catching.
richiedean replied
Cheers Craig !!
ElRobbo
Wow!
There’s something supernatural about this image!
Excellent craftmanship!
:)
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
Fantastic image,. Very moody.
richiedean replied
Just across the border into Shropshire, cheers Ric !!
leunig
great shot
richiedean replied
Cheers leunig …. !!
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
Great composition, popular too, well done and congratulations on being featured.
David
richiedean replied
thanks for that David …. !!
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
Fantastic work Richie!
richiedean replied
Hey, thank you Veikko …. !!