This afternoon Jackie drove to Hockey’s Farm Shop at South Gorley. She kindly allowed me to accompany her so I could take some photographs.
As always we patiently waited for a pony to amble across the road as we approached North Gorley, where
a pair of mallards fished on the soggy terrain beside
the usual number of somnolent or grazing ponies.
One patient creature received the attentions of a darting wagtail. Not until the bird was out of shot did the gentle pony relieve itself of the weight of its head.
A pair of donkeys, one possibly pregnant, purposefully crossed the road before we moved on.
Towards South Gorley a grey pony drank from the stream.
We stopped at Deadman Hill beside Roger Penny Way, where I photographed some hazy landscapes.
When, once they had ascended the slope, I showed this couple how they had enhanced some of my pictures, they were very pleased. The woman said she now needed an oxygen tent.
Another young woman and her frisky spaniel also admired the landscape below.
Jackie did not miss the opportunity to photograph the photographer. She also caught him in conversation. Note the pony’s reflective collar hanging from the post in The Assistant Photographer’s first image.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s tasty steak and mushroom pie; boiled potatoes, crunchy carrots and cauliflower, and tender cabbage. I drank more of the Garnache while Jackie drank sparkling water.
You are both becoming accomplished photographers as well as Master Gardeners!!
Many thanks, GP. Much appreciated
A black horse with a white head. You don’t see that every day!
The forest has all kinds of colour combination. Thanks very much, John
Is the reflective collar to keep the ponies safe from cars after dark?
That is the idea, Linda. Thanks very much
nice juxtaposition of pony and bird…
Many thanks, Geoff
I love the pony and bird images and your comment about the gentle creature quite wrung my heart. Clearly I need a second coffee this morning! I also like that there is now an official recorder of the official recorder. Brilliant!
🙂 Thanks very much, Pauline
Always have a backup. 🙂
Great photos, Derrick. I really like the ones of the couple approaching. Such beautiful landscape.
Thanks very much, Jill
Love the ponies and pregnant donkeys.. Wonderful captures Derrick.. Enjoy your week ahead my friend
Thanks very much. You, too, Sue
🙂
Ah, gorse! At least I think that’s what the yellow flowering bush is. Gorses and horses. Lovely.
Thanks very much, Susanne. It is gorse. I hope you are getting warmer
It’s horses for gorses, surely?? 😉
Coarse
Of Course! 🙂 It’s only natural. 🙂
I love the care with which you photograph both wildlife and people–and with such thoughtfulness, as well. Beautiful photos, as always.
I also really like that first photo that Jackie did of you. I makes me think of an explorer making a discovery. 🙂
Very many thanks, Merril
A pretty day!
It was, Laurie. Many thanks
I never tire of your pictures of ponioes and donkeys, Derrick! Keep them coming!
Thanks very much, Diane. That is encouraging
Just wonderful photography sir
Thanks very much, Gary
Gorgeous landscapes and pony photos. I especially loved the pony/wag tail sequence. Bless him for his gentleness. 😍
Thank you very much, Sylvia.
I do like the people in the photos. Sometimes they really add a new element. And jackies photos of you add a nice image of the photographer. Is that yellow flowering plant gorse?
Thanks very much, Lisa. It is gorse which grows all over the New Forest moors
Is the dog in the distance a fox terrier? Jackie has captured a gem of a shot depicting the shooter.
Having had a look on Google images, I’d say not. Clearly some sort of terrier though. Thanks very much, Uma
Possibly a Skye Terrier?
Much better than a horse’s hoof!
You and Jackie take THE most beautiful nature photos: trees, water, sky, plants, flowers, animals, insects, birds, ETC! 🙂
And Jackie’s photos of Photographer Derrick are wonderful! 🙂
HUGS to both of you! 🙂
PS…the photos of the white-ish-grey pony resting and reflecting and being captured in a reflection is so lovely! 🙂
Very many thanks, Carolyn. I like your dual purpose reflecting. X
It is a joy sharing the New Forest moors with you on your blog Derrick. The mallard couple are gorgeous. Thanks yet again.
Looks like your knee is getting better judging by the distance you seem to be from the car! – that’s a good thing. 🙂
Well spotted, Bob. Getting there. Many thanks
A lovely set of relaxing images.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Look at you standing tall and all photograph-y … go knees! 😀
Thank you very much, Widders. You can’t see me wobbling. 🙂
heh, heh, heh … the benefits of still photography! 😀
Looks like a few babies will be arriving soon. Love the safety collars
Thank you very much, Doreen
Ponies to wake to, priceless💜
Many thanks, Kim
I love the photos of the pony and wagtail and the hazy landscapes.
Thank you very much, Clare
Beautiful landscape photos, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick
great photography
Thanks very much, map
That little white dog looks a bit like a long haired foxy, though they usually not just the one colour.
Cute little King Charlie spaniel, they are quite silly dogs not like the Springers, I love all spaniels especially my half caste Coco, Half American Golden and half King Charlie 🐾 🐩 😁 🐶
Thanks very much, Brian
Such beautiful countryside and all those lovely animals. Your photos are brilliant Derrick.
Thanks very much, Lesley