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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eXposure
superb capture …
totalt wow factor!
Michael Oubridge replied
Aw thankyou so very much Wendy :)
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
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
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
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
stop all that sinnful laying about, I’m jealous. :)
Michael Oubridge replied
LOL Sorry Max, you should try it some time :)
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
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
Beautiful, light & fluffy like the clouds
Michael Oubridge replied
Susan thankyou so much :)
engride
Those are really pretty :D Lovely pic
Michael Oubridge replied
Erin thankyou so much for your comment :)
dougie1
nice one michael!
Michael Oubridge replied
Cheers Dougie :)
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 ...
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
massive shot
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou kindly Sean :)
Noelene Davies
Lovely capture Michael.
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou so much Noelene :)
velveteagle
What a beautiful wispy view.. Great capture Michael..
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou for your lovely comment :)
~ Ademac
Great concept and result…..............well done.
Michael Oubridge replied
So glad you like this shot Barssel :)
Phil Deaves
Great shot Michael.
Michael Oubridge replied
Phil thankyou very much, i really appreciate it :)
rosedew
Lovely!!
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou so much for your visit and comment rosedew :)
Paul Vanzella
this is quite sensational for me… love your viewing aspect here!
Michael Oubridge replied
Paul thankyou so much :)
Globalphotos
S T U N N I N G !!!!
Michael Oubridge replied
Varinia, thankyou so very much for that :)
Lindak
Brilliant shot…..... Love the angle!!!!! :) Linda
Michael Oubridge replied
Linda thankyou kindly :)
brian pendrey
awesome shot
Michael Oubridge replied
Cheers Bri :)
PrairieRose
Love this shot Michael….......superb work Honey!
Michael Oubridge replied
Rosie thankyou very much again, you are really too kind :)
Barry Norton
wonderful capture.so peaceful
Michael Oubridge replied
Barry thankyou
RavenSoul
This is GREAT!
Michael Oubridge replied
Vonne thankyou very much for your visit and comment, it is appreciated :)
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
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...
this….this…
THIS? is just….BEAUTIFUL!
Michael Oubridge replied
Aw shucks Clara, thankyou LOL
SylviaHardy
This is one beautiful capture Michael! Lovely work of photography :-))
Michael Oubridge replied
Sylvia thankyou very much for that :)
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
Very soft and pretty. Amazing shot and composition.
Michael Oubridge replied
Mar thankyou very much :)
funkyfacestudio
This is simply beautiful !
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou kindly Lisa :)
Krys Bailey
Fluffy and wonderful!
Michael Oubridge replied
Krys thankyou very much :)
Deborah Parkin
simply beautiful:)
Michael Oubridge replied
Deb thankyou so much my friend :)
dawndavies
OUTSTANDING MICHAEL, dawn
Michael Oubridge replied
Dawn thankyou very much :)
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
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
Okey dokey ;-) I’ll have a look up there tomorrow.
Angela Harburn
This is just fabulous Michael – a favourite! xxx
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou Angela so much :)
Jess Andrews
Wow Wow Wow. Fantastic image
Michael Oubridge replied
Wow so kind of you Jessica :)
handprintz
Beautiful image….............
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou ever so much Trudi :)
screamqueen
so beautiful!
Michael Oubridge replied
Shannon thankyou :)
Holly Kempe
So soft and willowy…you have caught the wind…..excellent work Michael!
Michael Oubridge replied
So very kind Holly :)
Nicole Goggins
beautiful!
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou so much Nicole :)
kipishiux
great moment!
Michael Oubridge replied
KIpishiux thankyou very much for your comment :)
Lucindawind
stunning shot Michael !!
Michael Oubridge replied
Lu :) Thankyou so very much :)
LindaR
soooo softly beautiful ~ !!
Michael Oubridge replied
Linda thankyou very much for your visit and comment :)
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
You have a gorgeous portfolio, Michael :)))))
N :)
Michael Oubridge replied
Stop it LOL
Thankyou kindly Nat :)
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
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
Oh wow this is a very beautiful photo.
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou so much Stephanie :)
Larasolnishko
lovely wild and simple white
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou so much for your comment Lara :)
Amy Briner
very nice, love the tones
Michael Oubridge replied
Amy thankyou for your visit and comment :)
stevendesiow
Lovely. Like the soft effect.
Michael Oubridge replied
Stephen thankyou :)
Jody Johnson
Lovely shot….it’s looks so soft and so stong at the same time!
Michael Oubridge replied
Jody thankyou so much :)
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
Wow… this is sooo beautiful! :-)
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou so much Jennifer, i really appreciate your comment :)
Jeff Burns
Beautifully done
Michael Oubridge replied
Jeff thankyou so much :)
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
INCREDIBLE shot… also one of my faovites
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou very much for your visit and comment Jessie :)
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,...
As it was intended, my friend!
Michael Oubridge replied
:D Thankyou
Heloisa Castro
perfect
justlinda
Very pretty image….........
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou very much Linda :)
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
beautiful moving shot Michael!
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou Wendy very kind :)
Jessica Tremp
so beautiful
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou so much Jessica, i appreciate your visit and comment greatly :)
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
Lovely image and great title
Michael Oubridge replied
Karen thankyou very much for your comment :)
micmac
So fluffy and refreshing,beautiful shot,clear and crisp.
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou very much for your comment :)
Megan Dacy
This is gorgeous! I love movement. Fantastic photo.
Michael Oubridge replied
Megan thankyou so much, i am glad you like it :)
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
Wonderful capture!!! I love the lighting and soft color
Michael Oubridge replied
Cat thankyou so very much :)
Cheryl Ribeiro
love this, great movement and colour
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou kindly Cheryl, so glad you like it :)
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
This is really beautiful Michael…so soft and gentle looking!
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
You can feel the breeze in this one – just lovely.
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou kindly Felicity :)
Hollie Nass
LOVE this!!
Michael Oubridge replied
This place i personally hold special.Thankyou Hollie :)
Kate Purdy
This is an instant favorite of mine! Lovely!
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou so much Kate :)
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 Taraw...
So beautiful and soft and… relaxing. zzzzzzzzzz
Michael Oubridge replied
LOL So kind Cathleen, welcome back :)
Alison Jane Rice
inspires me to paint! ta, michael
Michael Oubridge replied
I take that as a huge compliment Ally :) Thankyou so much :)
Jacqueline Mu...
This is so beautiful. Remarkable shot.
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou once again FlyingPig :)
JaneAParis
Very lovely shot. Smiles from Jane:-)
Michael Oubridge replied
So glad you like it Jane :)
Jon baxter
you have a collestion of beautiful images micheal , this is my fave !
thanks for your comments :)
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
Gorgeous!
Michael Oubridge replied
Laurie thankyou very much for the comment and for looking so far through all of my work :)
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
beautiful. I can almost see the wind.
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou so very much for your comment and visit redcow :)
Steve Chapple
Wonderful sense of flow and so gentle and soft!
Michael Oubridge replied
Steve thankyou so much :)
Jacky Parker
A truly beautiful capture! :))
Michael Oubridge replied
Jacky thankyou so much for your visit and comment :)
Karen Martin IPA
Don’t know how I missed this before – absolutely wonderful image
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou so very much Karen :)
Jason Connolly
beautiful shot Michael..
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou very much Jason :)
Kazzoom IPA
wow stunning Michael
Michael Oubridge replied
Kaz thankyou so much for your comment :)
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
this is really gorgeous … the dancing in the breeze is fabulous :)
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...
Beautiful shot!
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou very much, sorry the reply is so late :)
Olga Zvereva
Beautiful dynamic image, Michael!
Michael Oubridge replied
Olga thankyou so much, i must apologise for the very late reply :)
widge
Fantastic image, well captured.
Michael Oubridge replied
Thankyou so very much, i am sorry for the late reply :)
VictoriaM
Stunning! An instant fave :)
Michael Oubridge replied
You are too kind Victoria, thankyou for the fave also :)