Lake Idwal #5 is a photograph by Ian Mitchell which was uploaded on January 21st, 2016.
Lake Idwal #5
Cwm Idwal is a very popular attraction for visitors interested in walking, climbing, fishing and geology. Llyn Idwal is 800 metres long and 300... more
by Ian Mitchell
Title
Lake Idwal #5
Artist
Ian Mitchell
Medium
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 Devils 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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January 21st, 2016
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Bruce Bley
What a beautiful image, Ian. Love the composition and beautiful reflections. F/L/T/G+/P/FB
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “Shadows Silhouettes and Reflections” group on Fine Art America — You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.