We set out for a drive in the forest an hour before sunset.
There were a number of people out riding, such as this young lady on Barrows Lane. They were usually in no particular hurry. Neither were we.
As I emerged from the Modus high on Holmsley Passage, a dog in a Land Rover fixed me with its baleful beady eye.
A number of dog walkers, like this woman with her pair, were also taking the air.
A couple of motor cyclists followed a fast moving car, the driver of which did his best to splash me as he sped past. Fortunately I had anticipated the shower and (with poetic licence) nipped over the bank in the foreground.
The late sun burnished both landscape and ponies. The second black and white subject stretched its neck whilst emitting an extended whinnying.
Alongside Bisterne Close a group of ponies seemed intent on stripping the holly branches until, with one accord, they trooped off into the woodland and out of sight.
We just had time to catch
sunset at Barton on Sea where groups of well distanced visitors provided me with a choice of silhouettes. A young family played cricket on the green. The ball was struck in my direction, my reflexes kicked in, and I bent at the knees in an attempt to scoop it up. I couldn’t get down far enough and had to plead dodgy pins. My pride hurt the most.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s savoury omelette-topped rice served with a quartet of prawn preparations, namely salt and pepper, hot and spicy, tempura, and skewered in a skein of shredded potato. The Culinary Queen and I both drank Greco di Tufo 2019, a most mellow Italian white from Lidl.
Very beautiful photos, Derrick! ❤️🇬🇧
Thanks very much, John
I am fascinated by your description of wines.
I thought that Lidl was a place where grapes are grown, until I researched it and realized that this is a store.
Great post, as always. 🤗
Thanks very much, Sally. Lidl’s quality is very good and their prices very low.
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I like both black and whites, but especially the second on, as well as the silhouettes with the backsplash of pastel sunset.
Sorry about your wounded pride, Derrick.
🙂 Thanks very much, Dolly. It’s actually good that I didn’t think.
My pleasure, Derrick.
It’s that to dejected cruise ships I spy?
The horses are showing the power and strength in those necks.
Beautiful photos as always.
Thanks very much, Chrissy. It could be a cruise ship, or possibly a ferry. I couldn’t quite tell.
I watched for a long time(while Derrick played cricket), and I’m sure that they are cruise ships at anchor, they were not going anywhere!
Thanks Jackie.
I enjoyed the photos from forest drive and your time by the sea. The wandering ponies and molten sunsets are always a treat! That was a good catch mid whinny on that one!
I’m pleased you liked that, Lavinia. In fact it was the whinny that alerted me. A good word for the sunsets. 🙂
First, how dare that driver attempt to splash you! Second, the sunset photos are gorgeous. And finally, your dinner sounds amazing.
Thanks very much, Leslie 🙂
I love the last group of sunset photos, ET sprung to my mind as soon as I spotted the cyclist
Ah, yes, Sue. Thanks very much.
I don’t know why, but dogs wearing baleful expressions strike me funny. 🙂
🙂 Thanks very much, Liz.
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Your gorgeous photo of the doggie in the Land Rover caught my eye Derrick…
Nicely put, Ivor. There were two of them but I chose this crop. Thanks very much.
I can sympathise with your fielding woe. It is annoying to be reminded that one is no longer twenty one.
I liked the silhouettes.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal. Quite so
The rider is tilting to the left in her lazy movement ahead. The soft, angled light of the evening, the setting sun and silhouetted people have been tastefully captured. It was rather an eventful outing. Hope the impromptu cricketers didn’t leave you bruised.
Thanks very much for these eloquent comments, Uma. I was uninjured. 🙂
I like those sunset scene and the silhouette shots are lovely too.
Thank you very much, Arlene
I enjoyed these photos very much – the easy pace of the rider in the top photo and the tilt of her head lead me to imagine whimsical, dreamy thoughts and memories of my long ago horsey days. I loved the late afternoon light and the sunset silhouettes.
Thank you very much, JoAnna. I am particularly pleased that you read the posture of the rider.
What a beautiful day!
Thanks very much, Ribana
A visual treat to enjoy before sunrise this morning. You have conjured up the magic of the dying day – I always enjoy the special glow the departing sun gives to everything before it finally dips below the horizon!
Thank you so much, Anne. I’m pleased you enjoyed it
Beautiful!
Thanks very much, Cindy
Those resourceful ponies know how to get a good meal! You captured them in some great positions and even whilst they whinnied! 🙂
So you almost got baptized on your photography walk?!? 😉
Sensational spectacular sunset ‘n’ sunset silhouette snapshots!!! 🙂
I’m sure your pride healed…and I hope your pins were not hurt.
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Pride and pins perky X
Perfectly peachy! 🙂
🙂
The whinnying one is a lovely photograph. It’s a pity that it wasn’t colder or you’d have got a lovely cloud of breath visible in the air.
My t5hought exactly, John. Thanks very much
Bikes + sunset = heaven
🙂 Indeed, Sheree. Thanks very much
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So many splendid photos, I can’t pick a favorite, though the cyclist at sunset is wonderful. I like the photos of the horses, too.
Dinner sounds delicious! Sorry about your wounded pride.
Thank you very much, Merril. 🙂
Looks like a wonderful relaxed day and, I too, like the cyclist at sunset. Sorry your knees didn’t cooperate…
Thanks very much, Barbara 🙂
Lots of beautiful pictures.
Thank you very much, Mrs W
Beautiful silhouettes.
Thank you very much, Rupali
The animals seem so innocent. And I saw an elegant poney. I hope you are well.
Lovely shots Derrick.
Thanks very much, Lindsey