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Bedgellert church


Bedgellert church
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Copyright: John Stokes (orbiter) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 630 W: 106 N: 588] (3125)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-10
Categories: Architecture, Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon, Nikon 38-114mm
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-03-22 19:16
Viewed: 4442
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
You must forgive me on this shot because all I can remebmber is that this church was in the small village of Bedgellert. There is a Celtic Myth associated with this village regarding a dog that was killed by its master.... It goes like this..

Prince Llewellyn had a favorite greyhound named Gellert that had been given to him by his father-in-law, King John. He was as gentle as a lamb at home but a lion in the chase. One day Llewellyn went to the chase and blew his horn in front of his castle. All his other dogs came to the call but Gellert never answered it. So he blew a louder blast on his horn and called Gellert by name, but still the greyhound did not come. At last Prince Llewellyn could wait no longer and went off to the hunt without Gellert. He had little sport that day because Gellert was not there, the swiftest and boldest of his hounds.

He turned back in a rage to his castle, and as he came to the gate, who should he see but Gellert come bounding out to meet him. But when the hound came near him, the prince was startled to see that his lips and fangs were dripping with blood. Llewellyn started back and the greyhound crouched down at his feet as if surprised or afraid at the way his master greeted him.

Now Prince Llewellyn had a little son a year old with whom Gellert used to play, and a terrible thought crossed the prince's mind that made him rush towards the child's nursery. And the nearer he came the more blood and disorder he found about the rooms. He rushed into it and found the child's cradle overturned and daubed with blood.

Prince Llewellyn grew more and more terrified, and sought for his little son everywhere. He could find him nowhere but only signs of some terrible conflict in which much blood had been shed. At last he felt sure the dog had destroyed his child, and shouting to Gellert, "Monster, thou hast devoured my child," he drew out his sword and plunged it in the greyhound's side, who fell with a deep yell and still gazing in his master's eyes.

As Gellert raised his dying yell, a little child's cry answered it from beneath the cradle, and there Llewellyn found his child unharmed and just awakened from sleep. But just beside him lay the body of a great gaunt wolf all torn to pieces and covered with blood. Too late, Llewellyn learned what had happened while he was away. Gellert had stayed behind to guard the child and had fought and slain the wolf that had tried to destroy Llewellyn's heir.

In vain was all Llewellyn's grief; he could not bring his faithful dog to life again. So he buried him outside the castle walls within sight of the great mountain of Snowdon, where every passerby might see his grave, and raised over it a great cairn of stones. And to this day the place is called Beth Gellert, or the Grave of Gellert.

PP = Levels and curves, cropped and sharpened plus frame

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  • suzley Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 914 W: 86 N: 718] (6786)
  • [2006-03-23 2:31]

Hi John.

Looks like another one of those remote places i can remember. You have captured much detail, all in a good position. British landscape colours are very obvious, well done and thnx for sharing this.

S.

Hi John
I love this country side series you’re posting
The photos are all well composed and just terrific, now i wish I could be there ;)
It's beautiful
Thanks for sharing it with us buddy

Hello John.
A great shot with excellent detail.Wonderful DOF. Altogether a magnificent photo. To call it a picture post card does not do it justice.
TFS. Well done.
Best wishes,
Robert

Hi John,

Oh, my friend, the colours are so rich and intense!!
The landscape looks great! Very atmospheric composition, but the sky isn't in its best... :)
Excellent POV!
Very well done!

Constantinos

John,

The Celtic myth associated with this location is quite touching, a bit sad for this dog lover. Your shot has such a lovely mood about it. Coming from the desert climate of Arizona, it makes me want to visit the lands of my Welsh ancestors.

Jim Kemp

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  • LuciG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1286 W: 153 N: 729] (8681)
  • [2006-03-23 17:16]
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I think that you achieved to catch all the intensity of this picture! The FOG, The green tones, this little church and How you emphasise the textures! I am fascinated!
Congratulations again and again!
Luci

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1139 W: 100 N: 3357] (17508)
  • [2006-03-23 21:24]
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Sad story you tell here John, but lovely photo you showm, nicely caputred taking in the stone walls, the church and cemetary, plus the fog and countryside..so well done on your composition here.

Nicely presented as always
Regards
Dawn.

I didn't read the story as I think it would be too sad for me. I like the dismal colours from the fog. Well done on the composition.

Hi John, moody, intense and just right to go with your rather sad note. Lovely colours, grand POV and that low cloud is a delight. TFS
David
PS Many thanks for your comment on Willow in Fog II

Hum !

I think I will have to repeat myself once again ! I have told you before ! ......... Great work. This is typical UK. Grey and Green ! Absolutely beautiful composition. with great lines , textures, luminosity, clarity.
Bravo !
Robert

He Mr Great Brittain.. all ok ??
Nice photo here 'mate', well done
Cheers ..
John T

excellent note John :)
you hav beautiful landscape in your country :) and your photos does them justice :)

very nice ambience in this photo
excellent work

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