Bettw-s-y Coed, The Swallow Falls from Above 1860 - 1894

"Bettws-y-Coed, The Swallow Falls from Above" is a striking photograph by Francis Bedford, a prominent figure in the history of landscape photography in England. This 19th-century photograph captures the powerful beauty of a waterfall cascading through a lush, wooded valley. The image showcases Bedford's mastery of light and composition, creating a sense of depth and dramatic movement. His work exemplifies the picturesque aesthetic, a romantic artistic movement that emphasized natural beauty and idealized views of the landscape.