Early Morning Lake
by Ian Mitchell
Title
Early Morning Lake
Artist
Ian Mitchell
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Llyn Idwal is a small lake (approximately 800 m by 300 m) that lies within Cwm Idwal in the Glyderau mountains of Snowdonia.
It is named after Prince Idwal Foel a grandson of Rhodri Mawr, one of the ancient Kings of Wales, legend stating that the unfortunate offspring was murdered by being drowned in the lake. In fact Idwal Foel died in battle against the Saxons in 942 and the legend is that he was cremated beside the lake as was the burial custom for Celtic nobility.
A number of small streams flow into Llyn Idwal from around Cwm Idwal. One small river flows out and joins the Afon Ogwen river at Pont Pen-y-Benglog near Ogwen Cottage, immediately above the Rhaeadr Ogwen waterfall.
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March 3rd, 2014
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Comments (45)
Constance Lowery
Ian, all your lake photos are stunning! This one is no exception. Gorgeous. L/Fav/Tw
Mr Bennett Kent
Fantastic DoF and a beautiful compositin. The foreground detail in the underwater rocks is superb...L/F
Emmy Vickers
Beautiful morning capture of lake. Superb color, use of light and overall composition. L.
HH Photography
Such a gorgeous landscape, Ian. Looks like a view from our western mountains here in the U.S. Interesting history too! Congratulations for your feature in The Gold Standard group. L/fv