We were promised further heavy winds today. They were postponed until tonight, which may explain why we saw no free roaming animals on our trip to the forest.
On our way to the Milford pharmacy we stopped to watch
the waves surging with spray and crashing on rocks as they practised for the races they would be engaged in later.
Although shifting the lens just a few degrees to the right gave streaks of sunlight on the horizon,
the Isle of Wight remained invisible to the eye, despite a glimmer of blue sky, and enough light to catch the
lifebelt on a post.
Afterwards we progressed to Boldrewood via Lymington. Traffic lights on Southampton Road facilitated my photographing this pink magnolia set against the blue wash and fine Georgian window of an elegant terraced house of the period.
On the approach to Boldre Lane a couple of field horses showed eagerness to see what was occurring over their hedge.
The woodland itself presented
scenes of devastation such as are in evidence throughout the forest.
This evening we dined on Mr Pink’s fish and chips, pickled onions and gherkins with which we both drank Wairau Cove Sauvignon Blanc 2019.
Jackie’s photo story from this afternoon warrants a separate post which forms a sequel to this one.
Oh dear, you’re in for it again! The poor forest is taking a beating too. Yesterday I saw another tree had come down in our park while we were away from home and this was while we were enjoying the last of summer……. I’m beginning to think there won’t be many left by the time we get through the coming winter. Batten down the hatches!
Let’s hope your winter is better than your summer was, Pauline. Thanks very much.
Looks like a mixed weather day there, and so many beautiful photos! I especially love the photos of the sea and the horses.
Thank you very much, Lavinia. Easier than predicted.
That sea looks pretty rough
Yes. Rougher than we expected, Sheree. Thanks very much.
Mother Nature on a rampage!
Indeed. Thanks very much, Leslie
Oh gosh! Those must have been some powerful winds. I hope your garden is okay.
Garden fine today – very still and overcast. Thanks very much, Jill.
What a very restless sea today. The forest really looks to be in the wars. So sad to see trees fallen before their time. Hope the winds don’t keep you awake tonight.
I didn’t hear the winds, though Jackie did. Much appreciated, Sylvia.
You two have the makings of a good blogging team.
Thanks a lot, John.
Those waves look powerful.
They were. Thanks very much, Mrs W.
Your welcome.
What contrasts!
Thanks very much, Sue.
Your wood has suffered a lot. Still the fallen trees and boughs will make good homes for minute animal organisations as Bernard Miles called them.
They will, indeed, Tootlepedal. Many thanks.
WOW Bernard Miles!! used to love watching him, and of course listening to him.
We gave had heavy winds today also.
Thanks very much, Flow
Have had
What a tangle in the woods. The streaks of spume on the water make clear just how strong those winds were. I hope they’ve laid by now.
Quite still this morning, Linda. Thank you very much.
The pink magnolia is my favorite of this group. I could see it inspiring a painting.
We look forward to it every year as we sit at the traffic lights. Thanks very much, Liz.
How wonderful that it’s an annual occurrence!
The nature is so powerful!
Exactly, Ribana. Thanks a lot.
The grey, dancing waves, the decaying downed trees, and curious ponies make for a moody post.
So true, Uma. Thank you very much.
I often worry about animals in storms, but I guess they know where to go to be safe. Be careful out there, Derrick.
I think they do, JoAnna. So far our storm has been a damp squib. Thank you very much.
Stormy sees are always fascinating to watch, and your photos express the feeling very well, Derrick.
Much appreciated, Dolly. Thank you
My pleasure, Derrick.
We can never truly predict Mother Nature’s mood…so we just have to deal with it. 🙂
Your photos are so amazing and expressive, Derrick!
The pink magnolia photo is magnificent!
We had a day of rain…4 more rain days ahead…then they say a cloudy day and then 2 days of snow! 😮
HUGS!!! 🙂
Considerable variety then, Carolyn. Thanks very much X
Storms keep getting worse, don’t they?
They do, GP. Thanks very much
Trees are usually resilient unless they are overly stressed. I hope new growth is protected and that it thrives.
Some newer planting is bearing fruit, Sherry. Thanks very much.
So many trees cracked over! I hope some of them recover. As always, wonderful horse pictures. Surely those equine inhabitants of the forest deserve an exhibit?
The magnolia is splendid…. Thought at first it was set against a blue sky, then realised it was the colour of the walls of a house.
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Thanks very much, Melanie. That is its major attraction. X
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Yes – I thought the same! I thought “”What a change in the weather!”
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The magnolia looks like a chandelier–Mother Nature’s
So it does, Byung. Thank you very much
My pleasure, Derrick.
Lets hope all these winds will finaly make room for lovely cam weather. Here too it continues to be stormy right up to the present. Lovely photos Derrick.
Yes – let’s hope so, Agnes. Many thanks
It certainly looks like a windy day and rough sea. Like others, I love that pink magnolia. I also liked the mossy trees.
Thank you very much, Merril