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This morning Paul and Margery delivered the nicely mounted signed painting that John created on 21st September.
We brunched at Hockey’s Farm Shop.
In the lane outside a donkey rushed to our open car window in search of treats. No-one had told it that Halloween was over.
Its cousins in the farm field, having no need to cadge, could afford to ignore me.
They also took no notice of horses in the neighbouring paddock.
They shared their own grass with very small ponies
and with alpacas.
Autumn leaves
adorned trees over the Ibsley forded stream
in which their reflections swayed in dance.
Sunlight dappled the woodland alongside. If you do enlarge this last one, please ignore the litter.
As with all safely fallen forest trees, this one will remain where it lies, in the interests of ecology.
An antique coach with rather younger hitched trace-horses was parked outside the Alice Lisle pub near Ringwood.
The horses were in harness,
although one looked rather smug,
as part of its equipage dangled free.
The smaller wheels stood at rest below the cab, while the the coachmen presumably enjoyed a glass of porter in the pub.
Hopefully neither the learner nor his or her instructor will have imbibed too much.
This evening we dined on a pepperoni pizza and salad, with which Jackie drank sparkling water and I finished the Fronton.
Looking at these photos, I felt as if I was there.
That’s good, Rekha. Many thanks
Gorgeous Derrick! The photos of the branches and leaves reflected in the water are amazing!
Very many thanks, Lynn
….and suddenly Autumn has arrived! Love the water and leaves photos and very much approve of the cart horses very fine and colourful ‘equipage’.
Many thanks, Pauline
Beautiful day! I love the reflection photos, but that first shot cracked me up. 🙂
I’m pleased, Jill. Many thanks
Such soothing photos! Especially the ones with the branches and leaves reflected in the river. Truly amazing shots. Thank you for sharing!
Very many thanks, Sofia
The sunlight dappling the woodland was my favourite. Shame about the litter.
Thanks a lot, Bruce
I’m glad to see your autumnal scenes, as well! The stream shot is gorgeous, and I love to see the many sorts of trees you shoot. The four-legged creatures always charm.
Many thanks, Cynthia
Hee, hee, hee. Donkey side-eye! 😀
🙂 Thanks a lot, Widders
everything but the sounds, and the smells.. otherwise, perfect
Many thanks, Dymoon
Some really beautiful pictures, Derrick–the leaf and water photos are fabulous. I was going to ask what in the world the white creature upper left in the picture of the red pony was, but the next photo was the answer…
Many thanks, Lisa 🙂
For a while, my soul was lost in the Autumnal glory of those meadows and woods. Trust me, I wouldn’t mind being a pony in those climes. You are a Magnum class shooter, Derrick.
Very many thanks, Uma. That is praise, indeed
An absolutely gorgeous photographic tour, I loved every picture, Thanks Derrick.
Wow. Many thanks, Ivor
Your alpacas remind me to recommend Clare Sweeney whose books ‘A Berkshire Tale’ and ‘The ‘Pacas Are Coming’ would make lovely gifts for your grandchildren. Unfortunately she is in Rhode Island because she does wonderful children’s readings which simply captivate the tots 🙂
Many thanks, Osyth. I’ll try them
https://aroundzuzusbarn.com/2015/11/29/claremary-p-sweeney-ris-late-blooming-author/
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Lovely pictures but the first one is full of curiosity!
Thanks very much, Rupali
Once again, it is difficult to choose a favorite photo. I love the reflection photos, but the “sun dappled” trees are also wonderful.
Your photos with animals very peaceful.
Many thanks, Semra
I am a total fan of your landscape photography with a special keen interest for your water features 🙂
Very many thanks, Geetha. You, of course, are rather short of water
Welcome Derrick. Perhaps it is that lack which makes me more biased towards the water features but I do have to say that you take well the spirit of the water features.
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Another charming, idyllic, series of photos Derrick. I’m quite set up for the weekend!
Very many thanks, Mike
A classic collection of images. I had to look at them all three times.
That’s lovely, Susan. Thanks very much
I loved all your photos, Derrick!
Thank you very much, Clare
Well done with these photos. Lighting, color and subjects were a great mix.
Many thanks, Flower
A wonderful selection of photos from your day out, Derrick! I have known a horse that was good at rubbing his bridle off. Clever old fellow!
Many thanks, Lavinia. I’m not surprised you knew such a horse 🙂
Hi name was Junior. I worked as a trail guide one summer in college, and would sometimes have to go out and find Junior when he and his hapless rider did not return. Junior would have rubbed his bridle off on a tree on the pretense, I suppose, of having an itch. 🙂
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Brilliantly photographed
Very many thanks, Candice X
Oh my goodness…I love the donkey and ponies! Thank you for the pretty pictures.
Many thanks, Karolina
I liked the dancing leaves reflection photo and your description ability, as always, is impeccable.
The little healthy ponies, especially the burnt sienna one, warm my heart, Derrick. I want to get a small apple 🍎 to give him or her.
Thanks very much, Robin
beautiful photos Derrick. I especially like how you catch the reflections in the water (on an earlier post as well). Great job!
Very many thanks, Rob
Yes, the reflections are some of your best. 🙂
Thanks very much, Quercus
Always something to learn from your photography. I’m expecting to have some puddles to practice on tomorrow.
I look forward to the results
Careful what you wish for. 🙂
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The rain failed to arrive, as did the reflections…
I see 🙂
I’m going to have to look for a pond.