Longstone Island, Farne Islands

mikebov

Longstone Island, Farne Islands

Longstone Island
Farne Islands (North Sea)
Northumberland
England

This pic is my one claim to fame.
I entered it into a national competition last year.(My 1st ever competition)
it was voted 3rd out of over 3000 entrants.
That is what inspired my to start showing my work

WINNER of Lighthouses of the world Challenge in “GOING COASTAL” group
WINNER of Still bodies of water challenge in “Mood & Ambience” group

Longstone Island, Farne Islands belongs to the following groups:

*Islands of The World* - Photography Only, 3/day limit, At the edge, First Things, Going Coastal (2 art per day), Landscape Photography, Live, Love, Dream: , North East England, Photos of Lighthouses, Scenery, SEA, Shameless Self-Promotion, Skyscapes, The Beauty of the European Waters, The true beauty, The World, UK National Parks, United Kingdom, Unlimited Quality, Vibrant and Vivid Color and Your Magic Place (PLACES only!!) Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Longstone Island, Farne Islands by mikebov
Longstone Island, Farne Islands by mikebov
  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Great reflections here nice shot !!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Only one comment before me, much worthy of many more, a fave for me, just love the reflections here and lovely colour, composition and sky, nice one Mike

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    Thanks for your comments.
    It was this picture that started me exhibiting my work

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    Wonderful reflections and that red, white and blue seldom fails, a cracking image, well done indeed,
    Regards, Rod.

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    thanks for your comment much appreciated

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    Magical reflections Mike – so well composed! :)

  • savosave

    savosave

    great shot

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    Many thanks for your comments

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    Love this image. It has the safe feeling as my Lonely Trio. The bit of red is great and love the image reflection. Gorgeous.

  • LifeInMaine

    LifeInMaine

    This is beautiful!

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou Shelagh for all your kind comments

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    OOO Mike!!! how GORGEOUS this one is!!!! Fabulous, fabulous reflection!!!

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    Thanks Lois
    This pic is my one claim to fame.
    I entered it into a national competition last year.(My 1st ever competition)
    it was voted 3rd out of over 3000 entrants.
    That is what inspired my to start showing my work

  • mikebov
  • Lynda  McDonald

    Lynda McDonald

    well i’m not surprised it placed in that competition, it is absolutely fabulous

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou Lynda

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Reflections don’t get any clearer than this, beautiful work!!

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    thankyou

  • micmac

    micmac

    OH MY!! THIS IS FABULOUS,THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PIC OF A LIGHTHOUSE I’VE EVER SAW…AND WHAT A GREAT REWARD…BRAVO!!

  • mikebov replied

    Many thanks
    The best reward is the appreciation by fellow photographers

  • Tom Michael Thomas

    Tom Michael Th...

    Wow….. beautiful…. perfect shot, perfect timing…. this is fantastic!

  • mikebov replied

    Thanks Tom

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Congradulations on your Top 10 win, really nice lighthouse picture.

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou Mary

  • morpheus71

    morpheus71

    Brilliant shot!

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Stunning – congratulations!

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou Earthgypsy

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    Congratulations in coming in 3rd with this stunning scenic capture, at your 1st National Photo Competition!!!! Very nicely composed, lovely dof and amazing detailing throughout! Lovely reflections on the still glass like waters! :)

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou for your lovely comments Sandy.

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Fantastic shot ….no wonder you did so well in this competition. Beautiful reflections, colours, sky….. just beautiful.

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou so much Wendi, really appreciated

  • Fern Design

    Fern Design

    wow love the reflection of the lighthouse in the water.. so nice..

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou much appreciated

  • Paul Woloschuk

    Paul Woloschuk

    Great composition, reflection, colour…just great!

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou Paul

  • Mark  Allen

    Mark Allen

    great reflections, weel done on your 3rd

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    Thankyou

  • Mary Rushton

    Mary Rushton

    Your work is just beautiful! This is so amazing!

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou Mary

  • ME-Photography

    ME-Photography

    Gorgeous reflections and tones. Breathtaking and makes you long for some R&R. Excellent work. -Monique

  • mikebov replied

    Thanks very much Monique…...& welcome to redbubble

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Mike … I just read your note back to me regarding your 3rd place … out of 3000!!!!! I’m soooooo proud of you, sweetie!!!!!! It truly is a magnificent image .. as you can see, I came back to visit again, that’s how stunning it is!!!!! Congratulations on your win with this one!!!!!! Isn’t it amazing the events that carry us along the various turning points in our lives???

  • mikebov replied

    Certainly is, I only entered the competition because my mother in law reads the particular newspaper & suggested it to me.

    Thanks again Lois your comments are highly valued

  • IngridSonja

    IngridSonja

    A stunning shot with the beautiful reflection!

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    thankyou Ingrid

  • PamelaJoPhoto

    PamelaJoPhoto

    Congratulations winning the competition!!! Very well deserved, this is a stunning image!!!

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou Pamela

  • Mark Heller

    Mark Heller

    Lovely reflection. Smooth as glass.

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou Mark

  • E.R. Bazor

    E.R. Bazor

    A most beautiful shot!

  • E.R. Bazor
  • mikebov replied

    WOW that is great many thanks
    This image is right up there as one of my own favourites

  • Cathi Norman

    Cathi Norman

    Wow – stunning capture!

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou Cathi

  • deb cole

    deb cole

    Congratulations on your feature!! This is absolutely breathtaking!! You are so fortunate to have been there! :)

  • mikebov replied

    Thanks deb
    Lucky to have perfect photo weather

  • Randall Scholten

    Randall Scholten

    Incredible photo!

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou Randall

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  • Soxy Fleming!

    Soxy Fleming!

    it’s a wonderful story book picture. well done

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou Georgiana

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    well done indeed mike its a stunner!!!!

  • mikebov replied

    Thanks so much Ding your comments & support at most appreciated

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    Well done on the feature Mike, so well deserved, the reflections in this are superb..anna : )

  • mikebov replied

    thanks as always Anna, truly appreciated.
    This is the image that started it all

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    This is just stunning. I can see why you would have won awards for this. It is out of this world… gorgeous!

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou so much Marjorie

  • Mark Lee

    Mark Lee

    Outstanding shot :) So well capture :)

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou Mark

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent work well done

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou Alan

  • DApixara

    DApixara

    wonderful shot well done.

  • mikebov replied

    many thanks

  • Anthony Vella

    Anthony Vella

    Awesome work Mike. Superb reflections. Excellent presentation…..well composed, lit and coloured. Beautifulk work. Well done.

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou so much Anthony your comments are always appreciated my friend

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Superb Work Mike

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    Thanks Colin

  • John44

    John44

    Well Mike .. the book: Basics of photography is something that must be years behind you now.. right ? This is masterclass!
    Compliments from across the NorthSea
    John

  • mikebov replied

    Thanks for your wonderful comments john
    I have never had a lesson, totally self taught
    digital does make it so much easier you can experiment without any cost. It also helps that 99% of the time I have a camera to hand
    I need a camera like most women need their handbags
    thanks again
    Mike

  • John44

    John44

    Stick to the Camera Mike! A ‘handbag’ might look a bit odd :-))

  • mikebov replied

    I will heed you advice

  • Xandru

    Xandru

    Brilliant work Mike, excellent composition and terrific reflections!!

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou Xandru

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Congratulations on your challenge win. Great lighthouse.

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou so much Mary, you comments are always appreciated

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    congratulations on the challenge win Mike….well done

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou Bill
    I think it must have been close I saw several votes for your excellent image

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Congratulations on a well deserved win in the challenge Mike.

  • mikebov replied

    Thanks as always Lynda

  • jchanders

    jchanders

    Most beautiful shot. I do love lighthouse shots, and this is a very good one. The challenge win is most deserved. My congrats … and a fave, of course.

  • mikebov replied

    Many thanks for your comments & fav

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    exquisite reflection ~ lovely artful shot xx

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou Linda

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Remarkable !!!

  • mikebov replied

    Thanks again Doreen

  • Natures Vision

    Natures Vision

    Lovely shot, nicely composed!!! – Ann

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou

  • mikebov
  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    Stunning image! Congrats on your wins (both on RB and in the national competition!) I love this! Fantastic composition and reflections. Straight to faves!

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou so much Rachel for your comment & fave

  • grumpyeck

    grumpyeck

    I can understand why this shot has received a lot of attention, absolutely stunning !

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou

  • DJ LeMay

    DJ LeMay

    this IS just a SUPERB image!! perfectly composed, gorgeous colors… and THAT reflection… just jaw-dropping magnificent!! Congratulations on all of your well-deserved success with this fine shot!

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou for your generous comments, really appreciated

  • fauselr

    fauselr

    Beautiful photograph

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou

  • chriso

    chriso

    Great reflection and sense of simplicity in this image.

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou

  • nancie

    nancie

    this is my FAV!!!!!

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou Nancie

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    stunning;

  • mikebov replied

    Thanks Scott

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Beautiful shot!

  • mikebov replied

    Thanks Jens

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Spectacular shot. Excellent.

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    Thanks again Teresa

  • N & L Williams Photography

    N & L Williams...

    Stunning work, that reflection is perfect, great colours. Congrats on being voted 3rd out of 3000.
    Leanne

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou for your kind comments

  • nikki harrison

    nikki harrison

    love the lighting in this and the reflections are so brilliant. great shot!

  • mikebov replied

    thanks again Nikki

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    This is a wonderful shot, perfect!

  • mikebov replied

    thanks again, appreciated

  • Gene Walls

    Gene Walls

    Wow, what a gorgeous photograph! I love everything about this image. I can clearly see why it has been so highly awarded! Superb work!

  • mikebov replied

    Thankyou for your generous comments, truly appreciated

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    You have being Featured in the…
    First Things Group

  • mikebov replied

    wonderful news Thankyou very much,

  • Della McMullan

    Della McMullan

    Truly a beautiful shot. I had to scroll down a long way to comment…many features and awards, which are so well deserved. Congratulations.

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou for your generous comments

  • photoloi

    photoloi

    Really amazing! Beautiful!

  • mikebov replied

    thanks again , appreciated

  • mikebov
  • vgbg

    vgbg

    Just amazingly beautiful!!!

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    thankyou for your kind comments

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Remarkably beautiful, wonderful and enchanting capture

  • mikebov replied

    many thanks Sandra

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    I must go there this year – is it right you go from Seahouses – how much from there I am a member of National Trust

  • mikebov replied

    Seahouses is right
    I don’t know if there is any discount for NT members.
    I think the boats are privately run, probably refiited fishing boats
    There is a choice of trips.
    We chose one that allowed us to disembark for about an hour on Longstone.

  • deannedaffy

    deannedaffy

    Simply stunning! The reflections are amazing.

  • mikebov replied

    thanks again for your kind comments

  • HeavenOnEarth

    HeavenOnEarth

    Exquisite! Beautiful shot!

  • mikebov replied

    many thanks

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Everyone who knows me knows how much I love reflections. I actually miss them as there are no large ponds or lakes on Maui and I often search for them in the shallow tide pools along waters edge. This reflective image is very beautiful Mike, and the bright colours of the light house compliment the lovely shades of blue so perfectly!!

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou so much for your generous comments

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    Excellent work!

  • mikebov replied

    many thanks Prasad

  • Peter Kurdulija

    Peter Kurdulija

    Great shot Mike!

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou Peter

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    gorgeous shot mike
    t

  • mikebov replied

    many thanks

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    Oooh, this is simply a masterpiece and an instant favorite. Congratulations being in the top ten of the challenge.

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou very much for your kind comments & fave

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautifl capture !! fantastic reflections !!! :D

  • mikebov replied

    thankyou Evita

  • Kymbo

    Kymbo

    Stunning work. Really well done. I love the composition and the reflection is just beautiful.

  • mikebov replied

    many thanks Kymbo

  • kristiane

    kristiane

    Congratulations! This is an amazing scenery.

  • mikebov replied

    many thans Kristiane

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    good luck in the “most favorited” challenge, hon … got my vote for sure!!!!!

  • mikebov replied

    wow, thanks so much Lois, really appreciate your vote

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    Beautiful capture…love lighthouses!!! Well done :-)

  • mikebov replied

    many thanks dmarie

  • Marie Sharp
  • mikebov replied

    many thanks Marie

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Congrats on your Top Ten, well done !

  • mikebov replied

    cheers mate

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautiful image !!Congratulations on your Top Ten !!! :D

  • mikebov replied

    thanks Evita, appreciated

  • shaneran

    shaneran

    wow!! this is gorgeous!! congratulations on all your honors for this image. All of them so well deserved! How exciting that you won 3rd in the national competition that reinforced your knowledge you had great talent so you could share all your fantastic images you’ve shared here on red bubble!! This really is an outstanding photo and the reflection of the sky and all is just incredible. What a tremendous capture!!

  • mikebov replied

    WOW, Thanks Jan for such a wonderful comment.

  • David Lewins LRPS

    David Lewins LRPS

    I’m not surprised it’s your most commented on! It’s superb, excellent reflections and a blue sky with clouds, what more can a photographer ask for! Well done Mike it’s excellent.

  • mikebov replied

    Thanks again David.
    I was blessed with a North Sea like a mill pond, that cannot happen too often

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    WOW Mike, this is a real stunner mate. What a sight for tired eyes this morning. Excellent photographic skill; sky, clouds, water, lighthouse, reflections all perfectly exposed and composed. Sheer brilliance. Love it, an instant FAV for me. Don.

  • mikebov replied

    thanks for such a wonderful comment Don & the fave

  • SPQQKY

    SPQQKY

    A WOW!! from me also Mike…trying to make a comment of my own ..but all the above bubblers have covered it…i’m like a ‘Stunned Mullet’.... :0
    Top Shot mate
    congratulations…...

  • mikebov replied

    WOW from me too, Thanks for a brilliant comment

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    This is superb work !!

  • mikebov replied

    Thanks Colin

  • Kathy Reid

    Kathy Reid

    Awesome photography, stunning view!

  • mikebov replied

    thanks Kathy

  • Ryan Davison

    Ryan Davison

    great reflections

  • mikebov replied

    thanks Ryan

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson 11 days ago

    A truly beautiful lighthouse capture, ♥ the colors and composition of this capture … HUGE CONGRATS on your features here on RB … but especially on your 3rd place placement in the national competition … you should be very proud of the achievement!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺

  • mikebov replied 9 days ago

    Thanks Rick & Deb
    I am trying to decide which images to enter this year. I can enter 3
    “A light Froth” will be one, possibly “Another storm” . I havent decided on the 3rd choice yet

  • Nancy Chambers

    Nancy Chambers 7 days ago

    Lighthouses Challenge Top 10

  • mikebov replied 4 days ago

    many thanks Nancy

  • palegirl

    palegirl 5 days ago

    Fantastic, the red lighthouse coupled with this refection makes this fantastic.

  • mikebov replied 4 days ago

    Thanks Palegirl
    This is my trademark image, It’s the one I use on my business cards

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann... about 19 hours ago

    Excellent shot!

  • mikebov replied 33 minutes ago

    thankyou Torfinn

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner about 19 hours ago

    Stunning capture!!! :D I love the reflections!!!

  • mikebov replied 32 minutes ago

    thanks Cee
    One of those lucky to be there moments

  • trueblvr

    trueblvr about 18 hours ago

    Fantastic reflection, the water is like glass. that is a beautiful lighthouse. Di

  • mikebov replied 30 minutes ago

    many thanks

  • Maria Dryfhout

    Maria Dryfhout about 18 hours ago

    Gorgeous reflection… very unique lighthouse.

  • mikebov replied 30 minutes ago

    thankyou Maria

  • Lisawv

    Lisawv about 16 hours ago

    So beautiful and the reflection is amazing. Fantastic work.

  • mikebov replied 30 minutes ago

    thankyou Lisa

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