"Capturing the essence of the River Wye from its source high in the mountains of mid-Wales to its entry into the sea under the towering medieval castle at Chepstow, photographer Barry Needle showcases the history and scenery of one of the most beautiful areas of Britain. Images of charming market towns like Rhayader, Ross-on-Wye, and Hay-on-Wye are mixed with dramatic shots of the gorge at Symmonds Yat, the cathedral at Hereford, and the picturesque ruins of Tintern. In between there are rolling mountains and woodland, meadows and fields, valleys and plains, ancient rural villages and riverside churches, and, toward the sea, a working river, all captured in vibrant color images."