Beautiful. The video of the wind blowing across the barley is magical. And I'm laughing about the walk spoiled by the need to take photographs-- my children complain about me stopping to take photos all the time.
I wish I could walk through tall grass like that, but the risks of getting Lyme disease from ticks in Massachusetts is so high that we've learned to be wary of tall grasses and to do tick checks afterwards if we do go anywhere near a field. So we stand at the edges and admire, but don't wade in. But I'm guessing Lyme disease isn't as much of a risk in the UK as it is here.
Hello Melanie, and thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately Lyme disease is a risk here too, and I’m much more careful about brushing through grass than I was the first summer three years back. Having said that, I recently found a small deer tick crawling on my hand while I was weeding the edge of the lawn… so yes, checks are always needed. The frightening part is how tiny the juveniles can be.
“My brain has been fizzing like a sparkler, both restless in its search for the next stimulus and yet lethargic. I am finding it hard to settle, to stay the course.” Wow. You, too? I’ve been feeling this all day today! I’m on vacation this week, and we’ve been pretty active until today. I have been annoyed at my unsettled feelings, knowing what I really need is to just chill out. I love the constellations of grass seeds - glad you found some joy in your backyard!
Hi Jill. I always used to find it would take me a few days to just slow down when on holiday. I hope you manage to relax and enjoy your break. We get so used to life-in-rush that it’s hard to change pace.
That’s the truth! I just got back from a nice long walk - no headphones - and feel like it’s what I needed today as I head into my last couple of days off! Thank you!
The movement of grasses is hypnotic. I took a video of wind and dry golden grass last summer on a fishing trip in late September, so like your video. A high valley floor at about 4000 feet had a large flat plain of grass between my path and outcroppings of rock, no trees in sight. The wind was blowing about 20 mph and whipping across the field making waves and I realized where the term 'a sea of grass' came from.
Such stunning photography. Along the nearby canal the grasses stand taller than me. So many different kinds. All beautiful. Puffs of pollen were curling into the air from them the other day.
Thanks Linda. You are such a good observer. I have noticed that with the pine here, but not the grasses. I’m trying to add to my vocabulary of species; they feel like they should be named.
Thank you KewtieBird. I’m glad you found pleasure here despite the discomfort you experience. I’m sure you have some lovely meadows in Norway; they always seem more flower rich in other countries I have visited in Europe.
We are currently up in a place called Helgeland (a region on the west coast of Norway between the towns of Trondheim and Bodø) and the wildflowers here are amazing. The flowers are growing in harmony with a bunch of different flowering grasses. Again, bad for the allergies, but beautiful to see! 💜
Thanks Sarah. I couldn’t believe that I had let the memories of these grasses slip. Tufted hair grass is a favourite and I always notice that, but I’d overlooked just how rich even small areas can be. And perhaps, like so many other plants, they are especially good after last year’s rain.
Beautiful photos. I would like to go on a photo walk with you:)
Thank you Davor. I wonder which of us would stop the most!
That would be a contest:)
Thank you for sharing the mesmerizing video of wind and grass. I viewed it twice
I’m glad you enjoyed it Maurice, thank you for letting me know.
Beautiful. The video of the wind blowing across the barley is magical. And I'm laughing about the walk spoiled by the need to take photographs-- my children complain about me stopping to take photos all the time.
I wish I could walk through tall grass like that, but the risks of getting Lyme disease from ticks in Massachusetts is so high that we've learned to be wary of tall grasses and to do tick checks afterwards if we do go anywhere near a field. So we stand at the edges and admire, but don't wade in. But I'm guessing Lyme disease isn't as much of a risk in the UK as it is here.
Hello Melanie, and thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately Lyme disease is a risk here too, and I’m much more careful about brushing through grass than I was the first summer three years back. Having said that, I recently found a small deer tick crawling on my hand while I was weeding the edge of the lawn… so yes, checks are always needed. The frightening part is how tiny the juveniles can be.
Lovely video and images Michela
Thank you Shital, I’m happy that you enjoyed them.
I loved the video Michela, and your close attention 🌱
Thank you Lynne. I’m hoping to catch the fields when they turn gold.
“My brain has been fizzing like a sparkler, both restless in its search for the next stimulus and yet lethargic. I am finding it hard to settle, to stay the course.” Wow. You, too? I’ve been feeling this all day today! I’m on vacation this week, and we’ve been pretty active until today. I have been annoyed at my unsettled feelings, knowing what I really need is to just chill out. I love the constellations of grass seeds - glad you found some joy in your backyard!
Hi Jill. I always used to find it would take me a few days to just slow down when on holiday. I hope you manage to relax and enjoy your break. We get so used to life-in-rush that it’s hard to change pace.
That’s the truth! I just got back from a nice long walk - no headphones - and feel like it’s what I needed today as I head into my last couple of days off! Thank you!
The movement of grasses is hypnotic. I took a video of wind and dry golden grass last summer on a fishing trip in late September, so like your video. A high valley floor at about 4000 feet had a large flat plain of grass between my path and outcroppings of rock, no trees in sight. The wind was blowing about 20 mph and whipping across the field making waves and I realized where the term 'a sea of grass' came from.
That sounds wonderful Leslie, the sound must have been quite something. A good memory to have.
Magical photos! I love the “sea of grass” video too.
Thanks Amy. The shifting tones and movement always fascinate me. I shall have to watch for these fields ripening.
Such stunning photography. Along the nearby canal the grasses stand taller than me. So many different kinds. All beautiful. Puffs of pollen were curling into the air from them the other day.
Thanks Linda. You are such a good observer. I have noticed that with the pine here, but not the grasses. I’m trying to add to my vocabulary of species; they feel like they should be named.
Beautiful shots. I am very allergic to grass but that doesn’t stop me from visually enjoying their variety and beauty.
Thank you KewtieBird. I’m glad you found pleasure here despite the discomfort you experience. I’m sure you have some lovely meadows in Norway; they always seem more flower rich in other countries I have visited in Europe.
For sure!
We are currently up in a place called Helgeland (a region on the west coast of Norway between the towns of Trondheim and Bodø) and the wildflowers here are amazing. The flowers are growing in harmony with a bunch of different flowering grasses. Again, bad for the allergies, but beautiful to see! 💜
That sounds fantastic, and good for the soul.
Gorgeous photos, I can almost feel my hand running through the grasses, one of the glories of a summer walk.
Thanks Sarah. I couldn’t believe that I had let the memories of these grasses slip. Tufted hair grass is a favourite and I always notice that, but I’d overlooked just how rich even small areas can be. And perhaps, like so many other plants, they are especially good after last year’s rain.