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28-SEP-2014 John Reynolds

Cwmsymlog

Cwmsymlog, Ceredigion

Cwmsymlog is a remote hamlet in the mountains east of Aberystwyth. It was a centre for silver mining from the 1700s until final closure in 1901. Remains of mine workings can be seen along with the 19th century engine chimney.

http://www.spirit-of-the-miners.org.uk/cwmsymlog.php

For fans of the crime noir drama series "Hinterland", this locality featured in episodes 1 and 3.

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Ken Chambers ARPS01-Oct-2014 13:50
Nice to have a house sitting on a Silver mine, I wonder if they are tempted to have a dig from time to time ?
Stephanie01-Oct-2014 11:25
A charming capture and pov! :)
woody3401-Oct-2014 03:06
Well composed great capture of the nature of this area.The chimney looks lonely there now in the middle of the field.V
Jean Chiasson30-Sep-2014 22:47
Wow fantastic John big vote
fotabug30-Sep-2014 21:33
Oh, that's what that is! Great POV!
Martin Lamoon30-Sep-2014 21:12
Autumn colours are superb
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Ton T.30-Sep-2014 20:29
Amazing light! V
Colin Storey30-Sep-2014 20:25
Great colourful scene with superb light. v
David Lewins30-Sep-2014 20:23
Nicely composed, good use of the telegraph poles and the chimney...gives a nice balance.
Noël30-Sep-2014 19:55
Beautiful photo, clear and colourful. v
Bill Miller30-Sep-2014 18:07
This reminds me of my home county of Cornwall. Very lovely.
joseantonio30-Sep-2014 17:57
You captured nicely those beautiful colors.V.
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