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Just after midday, Jackie drove me to Sears Barbers at Milford on Sea for Peter to cut my hair.I am accustomed to barbers laying down their shears to answer the telephone, but today’s hiatus was brought about in a manner I not experienced before.
Peter’s next customer entered the salon with the announcement that “the parking police are out”. Peter dropped his scissors and rushed out of the door. Some time later, he returned, somewhat flushed. By the skin of his teeth he had moved his car just as it was about to receive a ticket. I had never seen a man with a bad back move so fast.
After the application of my barber’s artistry, I did my best to ruin it by taking on the best the high winds could throw at me on the cliff top. I have to say that I was so pummelled by the strongest gusts I have yet experienced, that neither I nor my camera could either remain stable or see what we were doing, as
I focussed on the sea below.
Sometimes the unsteadiness showed in the results.
Even this image of the midday sun and the shot of The Needles above were naturally virtually monochrome.
Eventually I sought refuge in the car. One of three walkers along the path replied that he didn’t blame me when I announced that I had had enough.
Soon afterwards I was amused to see one of these adopting the same bracing stance that I had taken, as he, also, captured the moment.
We then took a turn round the forest. On a lane outside Bransgore, with the sun shining straight into my eyes, I had not seen the pony crossing immediately in front of us. Fortunately Jackie, whose view was shaded, had seen the animal and slowed down as it ambled on its way.
Round the next bend a couple walking their dog hastened to the verge.
We were a little too late to catch the sunset at Barton on Sea, however, we were rewarded by one
over Roger Cobb’s fields
which was reflected in the strip of potholes on the path between them.
This evening we dined on roast duck breasts and sweet potatoes; new potatoes and peas; with wonderful gravy, with which I drank more of the merlot.
Nice photos
Good haircut, good ride, good meal – you have the life!!
🙂 Many thanks, GP
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Wow wonderful pictures
Many thanks, Lynn
That strip of potholes is an absolutely amazing shot. Wow. And those first ones I thought were B&W!
Many thanks, Luanne. No editing at all
Amazing serendipity and a great eye!
Thanks very much
The raging waves are impressive, but those potholes are what caught my eye. Really good!
Many thanks, Laurie
Love the potholes pic.
Thanks very much, Pamela
Almost Gone with the Wind!
🙂 Thanks a lot, Leslie
Nice photos, thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Kenneth
Some great shots from unpromising beginnings.
Parking is the bane of many small shops these days.
Yes, it is. A man who lives above the shop got a ticket. Thanks a lot, Quercus
I used to average one every two years – not bad compared to the cost of using a bus to go to work. 🙂
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Wishing you and yours a healthy, happy and prosperous 2018, Derrick!✨
And to you all, Dina. Thank you
Great photos in trying conditions. Thanks, Derrick.
And thank you, Roland
Wow! That’s an amazing sunset, Derrick. The woman in red looks like she’s giving you the stink eye. 🙂
Doesn’t she just? In fact she gave us a friendly wave when we passed. Thanks very much, Jill
lol – I thought the same about the woman.
Wow, sunset, potholes, raging surf!!! All great shots. Glad you weren’t blown away. That is some storm you all have been having. We’v one running up the coast here, too.
Many thanks, Lisa. Hope you don’t get too much damage
We were on the very edge of it, so no snow to speak of, but lots of wind and bitter temperatures. So far the power is still on, thank goodness!
I love the sunset photo…beautiful!
Thanks very much, Arlene
The barber seems to have danced on the razor’s edge, and you, sir, seem to have done the same with the elements on the seashore. The strip of potholes has been bestowed a rare grace by your artistry.
Very many thanks, Uma
Lovely post, especially the puddles.
Many thanks, Sherry
There’s a certain attraction of strong winds and rough seas that we all find fascinating, thanks for braving the elements and giving us your wondrous photos.
Many thanks, Ivor
Beautiful photography of the sea and of the sunset. Thanks for sharing
Many thanks, Geetha
Welcome Derrick 🙂
Wow beautiful photos..We’re in the road for 4 months adventuring and taking photos is amazing..now were starting to paint it..So awesome when I see such awe AMAZING beauty all around and people investing in there heart the silence and precious gifts of nature.
Many thanks, Kerri
The image of the sunset reflecting in the potholes is fantastic! What an awesome metaphor for finding beauty in the broken places! Lovely!
Many thanks, Cheryl
Great pictures, Derrick – What an angry sea. Love the sunset and the potholes. Such a great thing to notice!
Many thanks, Jodie
The barber rushing out to move his car sounds like something from a Seinfeld episode.
Gorgeous photos, Derrick. I love those crashing waves and the sunset.
Very many thanks, Merril. And he really does have a bad back. He was due to have a lumbar epidural in the afternoon.
Oh yikes. I hope he is OK!
Me, too
Wonderful photos, Derrick and your account of your day is excellently written. The stormy sea, the sunset and reflections in the pot holes are fabulous photos!
Very many thanks, Clare
Wonderful photos as always Derrick 😊
Many thanks, Lakshmi
Love that natural monochrome and the potholes.
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It sounds like you had enough excitement to last you well into 2018 that day! Looking forward to more of your beautiful posts this year, Derrick!
Many thanks, Diane
You and Jackie had an interesting day! I got a feel for your weather in those photos. I have been out in wind like that too, and know how unsteady it can make one feel. The sundown was lovely too.
Thanks very much, Lavinia
you are a master with that camera Derrick <3
Very many thanks, Kim