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The clear light of the last few days gave way today to a weaker sun seeking refuge behind shifting clouds. Jackie drove us to Ringwood where I bought some inks from Wessex Photo and she enjoyed a successful clothes shop at M & Co. We continued on into the North of the forest.
A splendid maple blended well with the tiles of a house in Ibsley.
From the bottom of Abbots Well Road I wondered how the cattle kept their footing on the slopes of their hillside.
To the west over the moors on Roger Penny Way a feeble sun thought about sinking low; indigo clouds scudded across blue skies to the east.
We thought that would be the last of tonight’s sunset, until Jackie had the bright idea of aiming for Sway Tower. We just missed the hoped for phenomenon, but the pastel skies above the red-gold glimmer still had much to offer.
Elizabeth arrived home from her trip to Edinburgh and visiting Mum, just after us.
We dined on Jackie’s splendid steak and mushroom pie; creamy mashed potato; tasty gravy; and crisp carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli. Elizabeth and I drank Casillero del Diablo Malbec 2017. The Culinary Queen didn’t.
Glorious sunset photos 💕
Many thanks, Dorinda
Always enjoy seeing the colors and textures you find out there. 🙂
Thanks very much, Cynthia
The sunset turned out spectacular, Derrick. Here in the semi-tropics we don’t often see pastels.
Thanks very much, GP. We are fortunate in our temperate climate
The tower photos are lovely – now I want to see what happens when you get there a little earlier….. that tower is rather odd looking, does it have a use or purpose?
Thanks a lot, Pauline. Will do. The tower has featured in several posts. This one tells the story: https://derrickjknight.com/2013/10/04/petersons-folly/
It has been converted into a dwelling, but fire regulations ban residence on the upper floors.
I went, I read, I was both impressed and horrified (at the thought of so many floors) in equal parts…….
Thanks, again
Ah me, like a beacon drawing me home….
I suspect it would take more than that, Geoff. Thanks very much
I demand recipes, please 🙂
I’ll have a word with the Culinary Queen. Thanks a lot
Dear Bridget, I can’t remember the exact way I made this pie, as it came from the freezer before I took Derrick out. I can tell you it is usually a collection of packs of beef from the supermarket that are being sold cheaply and stored in the freezer until there is enough for a pie. I always precook the beef in the pressure cooker with a knorr beef stock cube, and use the resulting liquid stock for the gravy . I fry plenty of onions and small, or sliced, mushrooms, thicken the stock,( I do use good old Bisto for that!). Assemble the pie using shortcrust pastry, brush with an egg to make it look yummy I have been known to put a splash or more of red wine in the mix too!
Jackie, thank you so much. I always wanted to try a meat pie, as an alternative to my famous chicken pott pie and now I will try your recipe. I didn’t expect an answer when I “demanded” the recipe, and found a recipe at the NYTimes that sounds devine. (I prefer yours, because I let my food drink as well.)
Very beautiful for being so feeble.
Thanks a lot, Laurie. Quite so
Such beautiful photos, Derrick, especially the sunset photos with the tower.
That Malbec has a perfect name for Halloween. I may have to look for it. 🙂
Thanks a lot, Merril – The wine is by Concha y Toro
Beautiful maple, Derrick! I love the fencing around that house, too. The sunset photographs are gorgeous…love the colors.
I’m pleased you picked up the maple pics. It was so dull. Thanks very much, Jill
Stunning!
Thanks very much, Lynn
I love these sunset photos!
Thanks very much, Clare
Such serene sunset 🙂 photos! I love them.
Thanks very much, Byung. It was worth the dash to catch them, then
What a beautiful day captured in your photos! And the sunset is spectacular! The pink and blue are so soft and serene and the fiery red-gold is the sun saying, “Bye for now. I’ll see you tomorrow!” 🙂
HUGS!!! for you and Jackie!!! 🙂
Many thanks, Carolyn. A nice quotation from the sun X
Love the sunset scenery.
Thanks very much, Arlene
Have you heard about Pecos Bill, who herded cattle on the side of a mountain so steep that the cattle evolved into creatures with longer legs on one side than the other. On one occasion, they stampeded and changed direction and they all fell off the mountain! Reminded of this by your worry about the cattle in your post. Ha.
I hadn’t heard of him, Judy. Thanks a lot for reading and for adding this gem
A lyrical rendering of the crepuscular aura of the point where day had a date with night. I have said it before, I will say it again: your photography is poetic to the core.
Very many thanks, Uma. A lovely description
Just when I thought I knew how your posts always end, I don’t. 🙃
🙂 Many thanks, Susanne
I like the indigo sky, the pictures and the description!
Thanks very much, Andrew
Now….would I want to go to the top of something called “Sway Tower”?
🙂 Another fun comment, John. Thanks a lot. A nearby village is called Tiptoe
I love how you always cap your wanderings through nature off with the complete menu for the night..including spirits!!!
Thanks a lot, Judy
Mind blowing
Thank you, Rajani
Please read my first post
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So beautiful shots Derrick!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The fire in the sky is dying
The mountains are tall and dark
The spirit of the day is flying
Sunset leaves its mark
The colors up on high are lovely
The air is clear and cool
An ending approaches mildly
Day and night begin a duel
But the light must give way sometime
And who will win, I’ll bet
Is dark, mysterious nighttime
As day gives way to sunset
– Mary O. Fumento
Many thanks, Efi. Nice quotation, too
Sunsets wouldn’t be half as interesting without clouds… Gorgeous photos as usual – of skies and otherwise.
I agree entirely about clouds. Many thanks Anna
Beautiful skies to end what seems to have been a beautiful day 😊
Thanks very much, Sylvie