Here is yesterday’s camouflaged deer, in the centre of the complete shot. As always. clicking on my images enlarges them. If once is not enough, a second gives a supersize.
Splendid sunlight lit upon the garden today as, leaving Aaron to his work, we drove to the final coffee morning of the exhibition.
Aaron completed the painting of the Ace Reclaim bench and reset the front side gate. The brick will hold it firm until the concrete, which he has tastefully covered with gravel, has set.
Unfortunately, the exhibition was less than successful. Attendance was meagre and no pictures, neither mine nor anyone else’s, were sold, although a number of my cards found buyers. We did however enjoy a pleasant couple of hours with our friends and a few of theirs.
This evening we dined on beefburgers, chips, cauliflower cheese, leeks, and tomatoes. I drank more of the madiran.
Beautiful shot of the deer!
Thanks, Leslie
Your pictures, not only the deer, but the garden take on a whole new perspective when you click on them! The two of you must be so proud of all of your hard work!!
Many thanks, GP
Sorry to hear about this, Derrick. I am glad you had cards sell but your photography was beautiful. This was too bad. Is there a local independent shop which might not mind selling them for the good cause. . .
Could be, perhaps, Robin. Thank you
Your garden is looking really lovely. Sorry about the ‘no sale’ of your pictures and the low attendance numbers after all your efforts, Derrick.
Many thanks, Sylvia
So, I was wrong about the deer – I thought I saw a long deer back in the way upper right of the photo. Totally missed this actual deer. Thanks for the answer key. I LOVE the up high views of your garden. And I had no idea that clicking would zoom me in. Very cool. I’m sorry your exhibition adventure did not end with all of the excitement with which it began – but I know the overall experience was one you will treasure.
Thanks, Jodie. You are so right about the experience. I’m always more interested in the activity than any financial outcome. That’s why I consider the pictures I post free for anyone who cares to download them. All I hope for is an acknowledgement.
I suppose that means you have to cut off an ear, if you’re in the Van Gogh category of lifetime’s success? Posterity will vindicate you!
It’s a real shame that all people know of van Gogh is that “he cut his ear off” (in truth, only the lobe, though i guess THAT must have hurt!). If Derrick were to follow the full tabloid trajectory, he’d also have to send his aural body-part to a prostitute, AND go mad, AND shoot himself. I can only foresee one of these possibilities…
And, naturally, I’m not saying which 🙂
Maybe we should vote…
Thanks, Geoff
“No sale…” This doesn’t shock me, though I know your prints are quite beautiful and worth buying. There are adjustments to be made in our thinking, in a time when every other person (and his dog) considers himself/herself a photographer… or a writer.
Too true. Yet again, you hit the nail on the head, Cynthia.
Thanks, Cynthia. Everyone does take photos today, but few print them.
I love the pragmatism of practical people – the broken brick the perfect answer – and the bench looks like new.
Thanks, Pauline
Love the enlarged photos, Derrick, and your garden leaves me feeling horticulture-challenged. Very impressive.
Thanks, Van
I always feel bad when people don’t sell anything at shows. I’m glad you a least sold some cards. I’m afraid people have less money to spend on art these days but they are always willing to buy reproductions on cards. I think it’s all about the price point.
That’s certainly a factor, Mama. Thanks
I’m sorry to hear the outcome of the show, Derrick. What’s wrong with those people? Sigh.
As for the bench…it’s wonderful!
Thanks, Jill
sorry the outcome was not better! I love the picture of the deer!
Many thanks, Lynn
Beautiful captures!! 😀 😀
Thanks, Mithai, and hello 🙂
Hiii you are welcome!! 😀 😀
It was still worth the effort. Besides you were simply doing what you enjoy anyway. I sense that this is just the beginning. As Jackie’s garden matures there’ll be more wonders for you to record. I have no doubt you’ll find the wall space for your pictures and you’ll never need to buy another card again.
Quite so, Mary. As always, you are on the ball. Actually a group of visitors to the show want to come and see the real thing.
Of course. In fact I also thought that you were going to open the garden in conjunction with the exhibition.
The garden and the gallery are 30 miles apart, and the garden will be better in a month or so
So sorry you didn’t any of the photos. Alas, that has been our experience, too. Our cards sell fairly well, but the photos, not so much. How good of you to share your beautiful work on your blog. I’m sure you know you have an avid fan in Maine who always looks forward to a new post with plenty of pictures.
Many thanks for those kind words, Laurie
That deer picture is beautiful. It is so wonderful to see a wild animal, to know that they are still around.
Sorry your photographs didn’t sell well.
Best wishes!
Many thanks, Inese
The deer image is precious!
Thanks, Amy. I had to be quick 🙂
A tad disappointing about the sales for all of you I guess. But you had fun processing them 🙂
We did, thanks, Timi.
Oh sure NOW you show the deer? 🙂
I really had found him already, though.
Congratulations, Laurie. Thanks
I am very sad to hear that news, Derrick. I think that today’s people really don’t know to appreciate the beauty of nature. Today it’s all about money, nothing more.
Hugs for you and Jackie, two beautiful souls <3
Many thanks, Monica
I like the picture through the gate it’s very nicely framed
Thanks, Eric
Sorry to hear that you were disappointed at the day after all your work
‘slife, thanks, Geoff. The project was the thing.
Lovely shots as usual. I was glad to see your garden back to its usual beautiful self