Cwm Idwal #2
by Ian Mitchell
Title
Cwm Idwal #2
Artist
Ian Mitchell
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Cwm Idwal is a very popular attraction for visitors interested in walking, climbing, fishing and geology. Llyn Idwal is 800 metres long and 300 metres wide. The lake lies in the shadow of Twll Du, the original name for Devil�s Kitchen, which literally means Black Hole. The valley was scooped out by ice thousands of years ago and is one of the best examples of a glacial valley in Wales. During the 12th century, Owain, prince of Gwynedd, decided to entrust the care of his son Idwal to Nefydd Hardd. Nefydd was envious of clever Idwal because his own son Dunawd was untalented. Dunawd decided to push Idwal into the lake so that he would drown. Owain banished Nefydd from the kingdom of Gwynedd and named the lake Idwal in memory of his son. It is said that no bird flies over the lake�s surface and that a wailing voice can be heard when there is a storm in the Cwm.
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December 24th, 2015
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Jeff Folger
Congrats, you've been featured on the ALL Fine Artwork group http://fineartamerica.com/groups/all-fine-artwork.html?tab=overview I've added a L & F of my own, Jeff Folger
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Outstanding reflections and pretty blues and greens Ian! We nominated this image for a Feature in All Fine Artwork group. We also added our Like. Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Lisa Phillips
Your stunning image has been featured in our group "Sky and or Clouds". http://fineartamerica.com/groups/sky-and-or-clouds.html