Dawn came knocking early this morning just giving me time to grab my dressing gown and hasten downstairs for my camera.
I was permitted a very few minutes in which to photograph her delights
before her soft pinks and magenta blushes succumbed to deep indigo blues.
silhouetting the oscillating tresses of the Weeping Birch.
Late this afternoon it was touch and go whether the cloud blanket would be lifted enough for us to view more rosy tints.
Hope was revealed along Lymington Road en route to Highcliffe
where pink fingers traced their way between the cloud blankets;
a spaniel tugged at its lead on the promenade;
and Jackie photographed the photographer while sun still lit the bench.
As we left Highcliffe the house and street lighting was strung across the bay.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s piquant cauliflower cheese; flavoursome fish pie; sautéed leeks; and bright orange crunchy carrots, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Saint-Chinian.
Wow Derrick, stunning and vibrant colours. Beautiful!
Thanks very much, John. No editing whatsoever.
Amazing my friend
I love a good sunrise and sunset and these are spectacular!
Thanks very much, Sheree.
These are beautifully atmospheric photographs and I thoroughly enjoy your descriptions e.g. “where pink fingers traced their way between the cloud blankets”
Thanks very much, Anne
Sometimes your poetic flights outdo your photographs – and that’s saying something! 🙂
🙂 Thank you so much, Paoline
Such beautiful rosy colours at the opening and closing of the day.
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Many thanks, Melanie X
Beautiful, Derrick. I particularly like the “pink fingers” reflected on the waves, and I like Jackie’s photo of you with the sun hitting the bench.
Thanks. very much, Merril
Beautiful pinkish hues of dawn. Love it.
Thanks very much, Arlene
Derrick..I have to say, with all due respect and honesty, that your pics seem to improve, if that is possible! SUPERB work, carry on!
Thanks very much, Ian X
Very clever of you Derrick… I don’t get to see many dawns these days, my body is finally learning how to sleep in and get the rest my system requires….. excellent photos mate…
Cheers, Ivor. Much appreciated.
Haha…. 8.40am here and i’m just out of bed……
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Oh, gosh! I gotta’ admit, your photos of the dawn and of the sunset brought tears to my eyes! They are such beautiful captures, Derrick! The colors are breath-taking! And your words add to the joy! 🙂
OH! Jackie’s photos of you should be framed, hung on the wall, and treasured! 🙂 It’s you in your element!
HUGS!!! 🙂
PS…“Through the blackest night, morning gently tiptoes, feeling its way to dawn.” – Robert Breault
“Life is all about enjoying every sunset and looking forward for the next sunrise.” – Unknown
Very many thanks, Carolyn X
You’re welcome, Derrick!
Love the pinks.
Thanks very much, Sherry.
You’ve outdone yourself this time! These are gorgeous!
Thank you very much, Leslie.
Stunning sunrise and although a slow starter the beautiful sunset made a good attempt to compete.
Thanks very much, Sue. Nicely put.
I have always loved November skies. Such drama, as your photos so beautifully demonstrate. The sea image with the island in it makes me think of a novel I read as a teen called “Moonfleet”. Not sure why, except perhaps a gothic feeling that I vaguely recall. Must reread that book. My reread list is getting longer than my “to read” list.
Thanks very much, Susanne. I just have to send you this link: https://derrickjknight.com/2012/07/05/the-folio-society/
It was well worth getting up promptly to get those shots. Great work.
Many thanks, Tootlepedal.
What spectacular colors, Derrick!
Many thanks, Dolly.
Very welcome, Derrick.
Gorgeous shots, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Jill
Good time of day to be up and shooting such beauty, Derrick–and glad Jackie got that nice shot or two!
Thanks very much, Cynthia
Wow beautiful photos
Thank you very much, More.
You’re very welcome
What a glorious start to the day and a very tasty evening meal too. The WP spell check ‘corrections’ of the latter made me smile – the idea of sautéeing leaks, presumably down to small, sizzly balls…
Many thanks, Susan. I hadn’t spotted that. I’ll go back to it.
Awesome pics Derrick. You surely captured the moment!
Thanks very much, Gary. I had to be quick 🙂
My goodness! These are so beautiful!
Thanks very much, Luanne.
Those are wonderful photos, Derrick and Jackie! You have captured the bookends of the day in all their glory. I especially love those rosy dawn colors.
Thanks very much, Lavinia. “Bookends” I like.
Those are photos that pull in immediately. The Walker’s on the promenade in half light may be mistaken for a classic painting. You look every bit the shooter you are in the last two images.
Thanks very much, Uma. I was tempted to brighten that walkers picture, but decided against. None of these shots was edited in any way.
We always go for sunsets but dawn can sometimes be more spectacular, as in this case.
Thanks very much, John. For just a few minutes.
I am a big fan of dawns. Yours was magical. Thanks for sharing them, Derrick. I especially loved the balanced layers of the sea waves at the beach.
Thanks very much, Cindy
My better half and I always check the sunsets and sunrises. Some are ordinary, but there are days – no one would believe it and pictures never do them justice!
Quite so, GP. Thanks very much.
Sky, sky, sky!
Thanks very much, Laurie
GLORIOUS!
Many thanks, Seedbud
Excellent Derrick, really excellent!
Thank you very much, Andrew.
Beautiful photos of the dawn.
Thanks very much, Byung.
Oh, these are magnificent! Isn’t is a wonder that no matter how many times we’ve seen dawn and sunset skies, they always thrill us as if for the first time?
They do. They never repeat themselves, Liz. Thank you very much.
My pleasure!