Today there was still a chill in the air, which became more overcast with sunny periods as it went on.
After lunch we drove into the forest. As so often on a dull day we thought we may not find much of photographic interest, until the sun and
our little group of equine friends found beside the stream at the junction of Chapel Lane and Forest Road took pity on us.
The rippling stream bore reflections;
The trees through which the assorted ponies could be viewed bore moss and lichen;
the ground underfoot bore celandines, dandelions, violets, and daisies.
More reflections and water crowfoot (buttercups) adorned the pool further along Forest Road, beyond which
I gazed across the layered landscape.
This evening we enjoyed breaded mushrooms with Jackie’s hot and spicy pasta arrabbiata and tender runner beans, with which she drank Hoegaarden and I partook of Mendoza El Tesoro Red Blend 2019.
Gorgeous gallery of photos- I particularly like those with reflections.
Thanks very much, Sheree
What a lovely day and beautiful photos documenting your experiences.
Thank you so much, Cindy
Another beautiful set of photos Derrick, the ponies are so cute too. The spicy pasta arrabbiata sounds so good, your wife is amazing! 😊🇬🇧
She is, rather, John. Thanks very much
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A forest and all those ponies!! Thank you, Derrick, I needed a lift today!
I’m pleased to give a boost, GP. Thanks very much
A lovely post. I love the glimmering reflections, and the almost hidden treasures of wildflowers.
Thank you very much, Merril
This is a delightful look at your surroundings: the ponies are pretty, the ripples and reflections are really good, and I enjoy the layered landscape.
Thank you so much, Anne
Photos of reflections on rippling water are exquisite, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Derrick, that was a wonderful photo-sequence.
Thank you so much, Mike
You always find something to photograph. Love the reflections and of course the ponies. Mmmm….breaded mushrooms sound mouthwatering. 😝
Thanks very much, Sylvia. They were
Daisies are so absolutely and so simply beautiful!
Your images of the water and reflections, and the final two landscape images look like paintings – such wonderfully iconic scenes!
Thank you so much, Emma
I always enjoy the reflections, Derrick. Beautiful shots today.
Thanks very much, Jill
The ponies are always so sweet, Derrick. Do they get human interaction? Do you know if they are taken somewhere at times and tended to? Or are they fully wild animals?
They are all owned by commoners with ancient pasturage rights, so they roam free but generally stay in their own areas. We see this group along the road sometimes. We suspect they receive some attention from the household beside the fence. All the ponies are rounded up once a year for a health check. Thanks very much, Jodie
So interesting to my American mind.
I liked the layered landscapes at the end. The combination of colours was very pleasing.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Your photos of reflections on the water are amazing! Well done.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
I really like the Water Crowfoot. It looks as though there are different focal lengths capstured. (Is that the right term for what I’m seeing?)
There are, Liz. This is what Jackie calls my “go to” lens. 🙂 Thanks very much
Ah! You’re welcome.
Wow the water photos are gorgeous
Thank you very much, More
You’re welcome
Stunning photos sir.
Thanks very much, Gary
Adore your group of equine friends Derrick… they look very content with their little corner of the world…
They do, indeed, Ivor. Thank you very much
I like those reflections and ripples. If I saw those ponies in person, I’d want to brush their coats and manes.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
I have enjoyed all these photos from the Forest drive today, especially the little ponies with their wild-eyed sweet expressions.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Love the reflections and scenery.
Thanks very much, Sherry
OH! What a beautiful day in nature! Nature’s layered landscapes are so breath-taking…and the laying of colours, too! 🙂
Your water shots, your flower shots, and your ponies’ shots are all spectacular! 🙂
And I love seeing the trees adorned with their lichen and moss coats! So fashionable! 😀
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn 🙂 X
I love your photos of reflections on the water. Reminds me of coins tossed into a fountain.
Must be Spring with new foals around.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
“Rippling Stream” is so beautiful. I love the photographs with reflections. You can get lost in them, trying to work out what they are reflections of.
Thank you so much, John
We are in a strange weather pattern right now, bitterly cold mornings and fierce frosts, sunshine through the day and no rain.
Similar here, but not so cold. Thanks a lot, Andrew
loved the visit. as always, always refreshing..the first photo was a winner! Perfect capture.
Thanks very much, Q. I hope you are recovering well
You always find an abundance of photographic interest. 🙂
Thanks very much, Sue. Sometimes by the skin of our teeth 🙂
You are never short of interesting photo subjects.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Lovely photos of the water. We always feel that celandines sound more impressive than they look.
Great photos and a fine commentary.
Thanks very much, Quercus
What a joy to read several of your posts at once and catch up with you, Derrick. I find both the gardening and day trips/drives so interesting and I should probably reread Dickens too.
Thank you for sharing and regards to you, Lady J and family.
Thank you so much for all that reading, Cynthia