Striding the Edge (repainted)

A great painting of a beautiful scene.

Fabulous! I feel I am up there looking into the distance Bri.

Thanks for the kind comments, Dixie. I'm really pleased you liked it, and thanks for dropping in to let me know. Bri

Hey, we cross-posted, Tessa. Thanks for the great comments, and the photo was taken from the upper slopes of Helvellyn, only a short hop away from the summit. Much appreciated Bri

You’re braver than me, Bri, I’ve never dared do it! Beautiful colours.

Thank you for the lovely comments, Emma. It's not as hairy as it looks, although you need to keep your wits about you when making the crossing. Much appreciated. Bri

Absolutely brilliant Bri, you've captured the sheer splendour of this beautiful and sometimes rather unnerving ridge. The light along the 'edge' is just superb.

Wow. A real 3D effect and the light is amazing.

Thank you very much, Russell and Heather, for the great comments. Deeply appreciated. The ridge IS unnerving in places, especially by the two plaques that stand as memorials to Robert Dixon and Charles Gough, both of whom fell to their deaths from this ridge. The latter was an 18th century artist. Bri

Fabulous Bri beautiful and brave painting

I feel dizzy Brian! Great snowscape.

Thank you very much, Dennis and Carole, for the kind replies. Always appreciated. There's a couple of hairy spots on this arête, where the walker has to scramble/climb down, but it's not too difficult if you watch your step. Best to both Bri

Breathtaking indeed Brian, super crisp painting.

Thank you very much, Alan. delighted you liked this one and especially liked "crisp". I thought my original attempt was a bit dirty, although I wasn't aware of it at the time. Time reveals so much. Bri

Stunning location and well captured -terrific

That's almost 3D Brian, I feel like i'm on top of that mountain!!

I bet you could get drunk on the ozone up there Brian! A fabulous description of the majesty and wildness of this fantastic area.

Great feeling of height and distance.

Thank you very much, Willie, Linda, Fiona and Stephen, for the kind comments. Much appreciated. It's a compelling place, even though the tourist hoards are constantly tramping over the edge. It adds to the interest and magnetism of the area when like-minded people get together in the pub, afterwards, to share their stories. Everybody seems to love Striding Edge; well, maybe not the shepherds so much; they know it best. Bri

I've posted your comments here, Carole. I hope that's ok. Thank you very much for the great analysis and for letting me know how it hit you. The funny thing is, it's a beautiful place but very dangerous for the unwary or careless. Aw Wainwright once said "If you want to look at something, then for goodness sake stop, and stay stopped until you've finished looking". Good advice. *smile* Bri Can’t leave a comment the usual way as ‘hang on your studio wall’ appears and there is nowhere to comment. Consequently have to comment using this method. THE STRIDING EDGE This painting has a rather celestial feel about it, especially the wispy clouds and the feeling of being so high up. There is also a touch of danger which belies the innocence of the surrounding beauty. This painting draws in the viewer who can depict his/her own story within this resplendent landscape. Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 18 Dec 11:06:02

Lovely, Brian.

Thanks you very much for the kind comments, Margaret. Much appreciated. Bri

Wow, incredible work Bri, so atmospheric and the colours are so beautiful, i really like this. Top work indeed : )