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Late this afternoon, Jackie drove the three of us to Mudeford.
A cyclist ambled along the shore of the harbour where
kayakers, kite surfers, and sailboarders made good use of the choppy waters and the stiff breeze.
Leisurely kite flying took place on the grassy bank,
from which a mother and daughter dragged their inflated boat, pushed it into the water, scrambled in, and set off, passing a waterlogged rowing boat, paddles waving.
Wet suits and life jackets hung on and beside the van transporting a group of paddle boarders.
Back at home we dined on Jackie’s splendid spicy pasta arrabbiata, followed by bread and butter pudding and cream, with which Elizabeth and I drank DiMarco Primitivo Puglia 2015. The Culinary Queen had finished her Hoegaarden on the patio beforehand.
Great photographs. Derrick. I love the first one of the silhouetted cyclist.
Thanks a lot, Roland. So pleased he worked
wonderful photo – but I think you got us all with the cyclist silhouette
So pleased that the cyclist appealed, Yvette. Thanks very much
😉
Absolutely love to what you did with these photos Derrick. Bravo
Very many thanks, Drew
What a lovely way to spend a late afternoon in late summer! Love the cyclist shot!
Thanks very much, Pauline
It looks like a lovely day. Wonderful photos, Derrick. I’m with the others on that cyclist, especially once I enlarged it. I also like the bright red accents in the other black/grey photos. Dinner sounds delicious! 🙂
Very many thanks, Merril
Great photos
Thanks very much, Cinnamon
You’re welcome ☺
Love theses captures Derrick! Shadow, light, lightness and darkness. Embrace it all ?
Very many thanks, Val
I’d never seen anyone flying kite while lying on the grass. Refreshing photos as ever.
Thanks very much, Ivor. I didn’t realise they were flying the kite when I first saw them.
I think the wind surfer photo on the right is great: it’s a predominately grey photo, but the sail is a bright pop of colour.
Thanks very much, Jane. I’m pleased you appreciated that
What a beautiful day! and what fun everyone was having, in so many different ways! 🙂
The first photo is so great! I love the 2nd photo, too! 🙂
Glad you and the gals had a nice day!
HUGS!!! 🙂
Very many thanks, Carolyn X
Great pictures, I especially like the first set and how the red leaks through!
Thanks very much, Andrew
Great photos.
Thanks very much, Rabirius
It’s great to see people out and about enjoying nature! Family memories for everyone!
Yes, indeed, GP. Thanks very much
Wow a busy day in the water!
Thanks very much, Lynn
Fantastic set of pictures … I love the splash of colour provided by the sails in two of the early ones.
Thanks very much, Osyth. They presented themselves most invitingly
Ah, but the eye they are presented to must be the eye of an artist and the artist must have the skill to capture them ?
🙂 X
Wonderful water pictures!
Many thanks, Laurie
I always have my favorites among your pictures, Derrick! Today, it’s the cyclist in silhouette and the sailboarders using a red sail. A very eye-catching montage!
Thanks very much, Diane. Those two did go down rather well
Sailboarding always looked like fun, although I have never tried it.
Nor me – probably a bit late now 🙂 Thanks very much, Lavinia
Good post Derrick… I’m seeing a lot of water sport activities that folks ae enjoying in your area that we do here in the Tampa / St Pete area.
Thanks very much, Gary. There was a lot going on
You have a knack for taking pictures at the right moment and they actually connect the dots in your stories. This is a new style of writing I have come across and really liked. Kudos to you buddy !
Thanks very much, OneLife