Does life get anymore relaxing than this?

Michael Oubridge

Does life get anymore relaxing than this?

Amonst the cotton grass at Falstone Moss, Kielder

Hilary wished to see the sky :)

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Does life get anymore relaxing than this? by Michael Oubridge
  • eXposure

    eXposure

    superb capture …
    totalt wow factor!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Aw thankyou so very much Wendy :)

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Wow, very relaxing to look at !

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou Sylvia, it was so peaceful, only the sound of the wind in the grass and the birds chirping :)

  • Carrie Glenn

    Carrie Glenn

    No I don’t think it does….what a perfect photo…it captures beauty…peace and an overall softness…that I just love! This is an instant favorite! Well done Michael!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    You are so kind Carrie, i am just so happy you felt as i did when i was there :)

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    gorgeous capture Michael, no life doesn’t get any better than that, except when you are lying on it looking at the sky. haha

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    LOL Keep watching this image, i am trying something with it, should take a couple of minutes LOL

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte

    All you need to add for perfection is the sound of a Skylark far above … gorgeous shot!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Sorry Jen, RB doesn’t do sound yet LOL

  • Maximus

    Maximus

    stop all that sinnful laying about, I’m jealous. :)

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    LOL Sorry Max, you should try it some time :)

  • Jodie Elchah

    Jodie Elchah

    Michael this is stunning… Did you know there is a “Blowing in the wind group” would look good in there.. : )

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou Jodie, i will take a look :)

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    That is what you see when you lie on it. Good one Michael, great shots.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    So glad you like it Hilary LOL

  • Susan King

    Susan King

    Beautiful, light & fluffy like the clouds

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Susan thankyou so much :)

  • engride

    engride

    Those are really pretty :D Lovely pic

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Erin thankyou so much for your comment :)

  • dougie1

    dougie1

    nice one michael!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Cheers Dougie :)

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Well, this is a most beautiful photograph. Soft, billowy, beautiful. I can almost feel the soft breeze as I look at this image. It’s marvelous

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou kindly Helen, so glad you like it :)

  • Graeme Pettit Photography

    Graeme Pettit ...

    This Cottongrass is amazing stuff – indicative of acidic wet ground, though the tussocks show you the dry footfalls – and places to avoid if you ain’t got wellies. I love its motion on the breeze, and I can almost hear the calls of Curlew and Plover. An additional challenge for you – phot some cranberries, as I know there used to be Red Grouse up there 30 odd years ago. Is this place far from the dam?

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    You have a good memory Graeme, the Moss is above the dam on the left hand side of the C200. I was treading very carefully as it is rarely visited,must be too far for your average tourist to bother walking ot so the path is vague LOL They have clear felled most of the trees around the moss within the last year, saw some cranberries, didn’t end up with a very good shot though otherwise i could have posted straight away, i also went looking for adders but no luck yesterday, even in a place i have seen loads before was empty :(

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    massive shot

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou kindly Sean :)

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Lovely capture Michael.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou so much Noelene :)

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    What a beautiful wispy view.. Great capture Michael..

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou for your lovely comment :)

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Great concept and result…..............well done.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    So glad you like this shot Barssel :)

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    Great shot Michael.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Phil thankyou very much, i really appreciate it :)

  • rosedew

    rosedew

    Lovely!!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou so much for your visit and comment rosedew :)

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    this is quite sensational for me… love your viewing aspect here!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Paul thankyou so much :)

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    S T U N N I N G !!!!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Varinia, thankyou so very much for that :)

  • Lindak

    Lindak

    Brilliant shot…..... Love the angle!!!!! :) Linda

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Linda thankyou kindly :)

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    awesome shot

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Cheers Bri :)

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    Love this shot Michael….......superb work Honey!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Rosie thankyou very much again, you are really too kind :)

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    wonderful capture.so peaceful

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Barry thankyou

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    This is GREAT!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Vonne thankyou very much for your visit and comment, it is appreciated :)

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe

    I LOVE this – only heard of cotton grass this week. Apparently there’s some on the Allendale road. Fantastic shot and an instant fave.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Jacqi thankyou so much :)
    If you take the road out of Hexham before the police station head up towards Allendale, when you come to a junction for Langley turn right, along the road before you get to Langley fisheries there is an old tower surrounded by cotton grass and other wild flowers, i am sure you will be able to work your magic there :)

  • Wildwings

    Wildwings

    Gorgeous shot! Love the movement it conveys. Soft and serene. This, immediately, goes into my collection of favorites. Wonderful work.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    So very honoured that you rate this so highly wildwings :)

  • Carla Jandelle Petters

    Carla Jandelle...

    this….this…
    THIS? is just….BEAUTIFUL!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Aw shucks Clara, thankyou LOL

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    This is one beautiful capture Michael! Lovely work of photography :-))

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Sylvia thankyou very much for that :)

  • Judylee

    Judylee

    Michael….this capture leaves me speechless. You can just feel the breeze as it passes over you and the softness of the flowers looks so very inviting. I would love to be part of that beauty some day! You know you are an amazing photographer when you can draw your viewers in to your work and they feel part of it…

    Simply gorgeous!!!!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    I am so very glad you like it Judy, long time no see. Thankyou very much for your comment :)

  • Mar Silva

    Mar Silva

    Very soft and pretty. Amazing shot and composition.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Mar thankyou very much :)

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    This is simply beautiful !

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou kindly Lisa :)

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Fluffy and wonderful!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Krys thankyou very much :)

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    simply beautiful:)

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Deb thankyou so much my friend :)

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    OUTSTANDING MICHAEL, dawn

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Dawn thankyou very much :)

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe

    Guess where I’m going after work tomorrow! Was up there just the other night – must have had my eyes shut…hmm…I was driving! LOL

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    I will not say it…. yes i will WOMEN drivers LOL Hope you find it :)

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Just checked on streetmap, you want the B6305 :)

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe

    LOL – If I’m not online by 11pm you know where I am!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Yes you went and fell in the delightfully named Stublick Bog LOL

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe

    Okey dokey ;-) I’ll have a look up there tomorrow.

  • Angela Harburn

    Angela Harburn

    This is just fabulous Michael – a favourite! xxx

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou Angela so much :)

  • Jess Andrews

    Jess Andrews

    Wow Wow Wow. Fantastic image

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Wow so kind of you Jessica :)

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Beautiful image….............

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou ever so much Trudi :)

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen

    so beautiful!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Shannon thankyou :)

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    So soft and willowy…you have caught the wind…..excellent work Michael!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    So very kind Holly :)

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    beautiful!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou so much Nicole :)

  • kipishiux

    kipishiux

    great moment!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    KIpishiux thankyou very much for your comment :)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    stunning shot Michael !!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Lu :) Thankyou so very much :)

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    soooo softly beautiful ~ !!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Linda thankyou very much for your visit and comment :)

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    M A G I C !!!!

    Nat :)

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Aw shucks Nat you will make me blush LOL Thankyou very much for your visit and adding me to your watchlist :)

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    You have a gorgeous portfolio, Michael :)))))

    N :)

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Stop it LOL
    Thankyou kindly Nat :)

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    I would love to see cotton grass. One day i will get over to England and Europe and experience all these things. Hope you have a spare room Michael.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    I think i will need to open a hotel after this shot LOL Thankyou Lois, are you saving to come over already?

  • GittiArt

    GittiArt

    Nothing is better than nature has to offer …...wonderful photo in every way ! Love it ! Bravo Michael !

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou kindly Brigitte, so glad you like it :)

  • babyangel

    babyangel

    Oh wow this is a very beautiful photo.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou so much Stephanie :)

  • Larasolnishko

    Larasolnishko

    lovely wild and simple white

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou so much for your comment Lara :)

  • Amy  Briner

    Amy Briner

    very nice, love the tones

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Amy thankyou for your visit and comment :)

  • stevendesiow

    stevendesiow

    Lovely. Like the soft effect.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Stephen thankyou :)

  • Jody Johnson

    Jody Johnson

    Lovely shot….it’s looks so soft and so stong at the same time!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Jody thankyou so much :)

  • yorkylass

    yorkylass

    Awesome shot Michael….i’ve never seen cotton grass before!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou Jan, there should be loads coming out up on the moors now, amongst the heather :)

  • Jennifer Woodward

    Jennifer Woodward

    Wow… this is sooo beautiful! :-)

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou so much Jennifer, i really appreciate your comment :)

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Beautifully done

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Jeff thankyou so much :)

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Beautiful capture Michael; awesome motion, soft color and lighting…..........and a tad bit of moodiness from those looming clouds….........very nice!!!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou Joyce, i find that a huge compliment :)

  • Jessie Leavitt

    Jessie Leavitt

    INCREDIBLE shot… also one of my faovites

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou very much for your visit and comment Jessie :)

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    Wonderful shot but what were you doing down at that level?

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    LOL That would be telling
    Thanks for your comment Jacqi :)

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    As it was intended, my friend!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    :D Thankyou

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    perfect

  • justlinda

    justlinda

    Very pretty image….........

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou very much Linda :)

  • Joneswithjoy

    Joneswithjoy

    I love this shot..brings such peace to the soul. Well done.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou very much for your visit and comment, i really appreciate it :)

  • wendyL

    wendyL

    beautiful moving shot Michael!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou Wendy very kind :)

  • Jessica  Tremp

    Jessica Tremp

    so beautiful

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou so much Jessica, i appreciate your visit and comment greatly :)

  • chasingsooz

    chasingsooz

    So soft it looks like cotton wool. This is a really lovely shot. Very relaxing.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou so very much for your visit and comment on my work :)

  • Karen Wade

    Karen Wade

    Lovely image and great title

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Karen thankyou very much for your comment :)

  • micmac

    micmac

    So fluffy and refreshing,beautiful shot,clear and crisp.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou very much for your comment :)

  • Megan Dacy

    Megan Dacy

    This is gorgeous! I love movement. Fantastic photo.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Megan thankyou so much, i am glad you like it :)

  • LoreLeft27

    LoreLeft27

    this is very very good how in the world did you capture it

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou so much for your time and comment, all i did was lay down and focus on the cottongrass, i was lucky to have picked a day with such great light and cloud :)

  • Cathy Carbonaro

    Cathy Carbonaro

    Wonderful capture!!! I love the lighting and soft color

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Cat thankyou so very much :)

  • Cheryl Ribeiro

    Cheryl Ribeiro

    love this, great movement and colour

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou kindly Cheryl, so glad you like it :)

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    OMG I can almost feel the movement in this shot Michael…wish I were laying there right now!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    I take that as a huge compliment Kellie :) Of course you may get wet it has been raining a lot LOL

  • Angela Stewart

    Angela Stewart

    This is really beautiful Michael…so soft and gentle looking!

  • Kerryn Rogers

    Kerryn Rogers

    Absolutley amazing! So peaceful….thank you for your great feedback, im really enjoying your work!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    No, thankyou Kerryn you are so kind :)

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    You can feel the breeze in this one – just lovely.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou kindly Felicity :)

  • Hollie Nass

    Hollie Nass

    LOVE this!!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    This place i personally hold special.Thankyou Hollie :)

  • Kate Purdy

    Kate Purdy

    This is an instant favorite of mine! Lovely!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou so much Kate :)

  • Lou Green

    Lou Green

    yes…this is a whopper of a shot …so lovely in every way…

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    You are too kind Lou, thankyou :)

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw...

    So beautiful and soft and… relaxing. zzzzzzzzzz

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    LOL So kind Cathleen, welcome back :)

  • Alison Jane Rice

    Alison Jane Rice

    inspires me to paint! ta, michael

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    I take that as a huge compliment Ally :) Thankyou so much :)

  • Jacqueline  Murphy

    Jacqueline Mu...

    This is so beautiful. Remarkable shot.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou once again FlyingPig :)

  • JaneAParis

    JaneAParis

    Very lovely shot. Smiles from Jane:-)

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    So glad you like it Jane :)

  • Jon baxter

    Jon baxter

    you have a collestion of beautiful images micheal , this is my fave !
    thanks for your comments :)

  • Jon baxter

    Jon baxter

    sorry that should of said collection !! no edit button :)

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Jon thankyou very much, sorry i have taken so long to reply :)

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Gorgeous!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Laurie thankyou very much for the comment and for looking so far through all of my work :)

  • Shannon Byous Ruddy

    Shannon Byous ...

    This is a fantastic shot!! I love the movement and colors!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou Shannon so very much for your comment and visit :)

  • redcow

    redcow

    beautiful. I can almost see the wind.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou so very much for your comment and visit redcow :)

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Wonderful sense of flow and so gentle and soft!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Steve thankyou so much :)

  • Jacky Parker

    Jacky Parker

    A truly beautiful capture! :))

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Jacky thankyou so much for your visit and comment :)

  • Karen Martin IPA

    Karen Martin IPA

    Don’t know how I missed this before – absolutely wonderful image

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou so very much Karen :)

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    beautiful shot Michael..

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou very much Jason :)

  • Kazzoom  IPA

    Kazzoom IPA

    wow stunning Michael

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Kaz thankyou so much for your comment :)

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Charming image!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Ildi thankyou so very much for your visit and comment, it is really appreciated :)

  • BettinaSchwarz

    BettinaSchwarz

    this is really gorgeous … the dancing in the breeze is fabulous :)

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Hehe here I am again, already commented on this one, but it is simply my fav of all your shots. So very soft, pretty and relaxing to view :-))

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Dear Varinia thankyou so very much my friend :)

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Beautiful shot!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou very much, sorry the reply is so late :)

  • Olga Zvereva

    Olga Zvereva

    Beautiful dynamic image, Michael!

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Olga thankyou so much, i must apologise for the very late reply :)

  • widge

    widge

    Fantastic image, well captured.

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    Thankyou so very much, i am sorry for the late reply :)

  • VictoriaM

    VictoriaM

    Stunning! An instant fave :)

  • Michael Oubridge replied

    You are too kind Victoria, thankyou for the fave also :)

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