On a bright, crisp, afternoon Jackie drove us to Bisterne Close,
where she parked and sat in the car while I wandered into the forest with my camera, rustling the dried autumn leaves, across which the low sun cast long shadows. One lone cow wandered off into the distance. Golden gorse glowed; a few beech and oak leaves lingered on the branches; some fallen limbs bore lichen and fungus; holly berries shone for Christmas.
Jackie photographed a bouncing squirrel
and a pedestrian me.
Ponies were mostly waiting expectantly at the far end of close. What for was unclear.
This evening we dined on well roasted gammon and parsnips; creamy mashed potatoes; piquant cauliflower cheese; firm carrots; and tender green beans, with which Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Comté Tolosan.
There’s always something of interest to photograph where you live, Derek.
Thanks very much, Jane
I’m going to comment up here. You get so much feedback!
Those horses featured at the top are such handsome creatures.
Thanks very much, Yvonne. 🙂
Derrick, those pictures are beautiful. Where were they taken? You may have mentioned it but I was so taken with the ponies. They are wild, right? Wow.
Hampshire’s New Forest. The ponies are free roaming yet owned by commoners. There are many more on my posts. Thank you for visiting and welcome to my blog Stine.
Pleasant autumnal ambiance; something I love to see on pictures, while sunning myself on a Florida beach.
🙂 Thanks very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Weather looks so much better today
It certainly was, Sheree. Thanks a lot.
We are having a bright, crisp day in the Granite State after several days of rain. I enjoyed the gorse, holly, and squirrel out of this group, but my favorite out of today’s group is the header with the two ponies. They look as if they were posing for a formal portrait.
Thanks very much, Liz 🙂
You’re welcome, Derrick.
What a wonderful gallery, Derrick. The squirrel shots are lovely but my favourite is the second image.
Thanks very much, Rupali, from us both.
I love it when you use a word like gorse. I first encountered it in a Sylvia Plath poem. “The extreme unction of its yellow candle flowers.” It seemed so sinister, but you show it as beautiful.
Thanks very much, Luanne
Brisbane Close looks like a fabulous spot Derrick…
One of our favourites, Ivor. Thanks very much
Lovely light in the woods (and a fine squirrel too).
Thanks very much from each of us Tootlepedal.
Wonderful photos, Jackie and Derrick! What beautiful faces…equine, squirrel-ine, and pedestrian-ine! 🙂 (next time maybe the squirrel will be ambling and the pedestrian will be bouncing. 😉 😀 )
The ponies seem to be posing with purpose!
That tree photo (right before the first squirrel photo) with the light shining through is so breathtaking!
The holly berries are bright and smiley! 🙂
That last photo…”Head to Head” is a prize winning photo!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you so much from us both, Carolyn X
That’s how our landscape looked three weeks ago. The many faces of autumn.
Yes, indeed. Thanks very much, Laurie
Gorgeous captures from both of you ☺️
Thank you very much from us both, Ribana
Great shots by you and Jackie today! I like the ones of you “lurking” in the trees. 🙂
Thanks a lot from us both, Jill
Those are beautiful photos of the forest area by you and Jackie! The ponies are now all in their heavy winter coats.
Does gorse normally bloom in late autumn, or are they blooming out of season in your area this year? We have a similar looking but different plant here in the Pacific Northwest known as Scotch Broom, a non-native invasive species. Both have those gorgeous yellow blooms.
Thanks very much, Lavinia. Perhaps yours is the same plant (maybe brought over by the Mayflower). Ours is in bloom most of the year and is particularly splendid at the moment.
When gorse is out of flower, kissing is out of fashion. Well known proverb. 🙂
A new twist on the theme, Quercus
🙂
Very much enjoyed the Jackie shots of your stroll, and your captures of the equine crowd, This post’s header is stunning.
Thank you very much, Maj
All pics Awasome!! & I really appreciate 📸.
Thank you Sir for this amazing post.
Thank you very much, Amit
A lovely oak, cute squirrel, handsome ponies, and an adventurous Derrick in woodland.
Thank you very much, JoAnna. That about sums it up 🙂
The angle and softness of light in the woods are awesome. The trees are full of a feeling that the ponies seem to understand but won’t let us know. Eventually, you were caught red handed in the mission to capture the quietude.
🙂 I was indeed, Uma. Thanks very much.
Your photographs prove that whatever the weather, the light, or the season, there is something beautiful or interesting to record. Your depictions are filled with life. A special thank you to Jackie for the squirrel 🙂
And thank you very much from us both, Anne
I love the picture “oak tree” both for the tree itself but no less for that beautiful uniform carpet of leaves underneath it.
Thanks a lot, John
Such beautiful photos by you and Jackie today. I can’t pick a favorite, but I did like horses in the header and Jackie’s squirrel. 😀
Good choices, Merril. 🙂 Thanks very much from both of us.
What a great surprise… I clicked to visit your post and 2 ponies are staring at me!! I knew right off I’d love this one!
I’m smiling broadly because I knew it, too 🙂 Thanks very much, GP
You know me quite well, my friend!
🙂
Another excellent day Derrick.
Thanks very much, Andrew
Beautiful.
Thanks very much, Mrs W
Your welcome.
wonderful photos as always, Derrick. the ponies are always a delight but tops is Jackie’s squirrel photo! so cute 🙂
Thanks very much from us both, Lola.
Love the autumn images but my favourite today are the ones of the ponies – such a mixture of colours.
Thanks very much, Sue
Great photos Derrick – looks like a good day.
The best of the week, Quercus. Thanks very much
You live in such a beautiful place to enjoy the seasons. I think the ponies are waiting for all the people to go home so they can tell each other tall tales without interruptions.
Thanks a lot, Susan 🙂
Those ponies look to be gathering for tiffin. 🙂
Could be, Widders. Thanks very much.
Gorgeous autumnal colours.
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Thank you so much, Melanie X