After lunch on a warmly sun-kissed day I poked my camera out of the upstairs windows to introduce it to
the garden views on the approach to September.
I then read more of Charles Dickens’s ‘Our Mutual Friend’, and scanned the next four of Charles Keeping’s memorable illustrations.
‘She sat on the ground, with her face leaning on her hand’
‘The bird of prey lay stretched upon the shore’
‘A gloomy house the Bower’
‘Hooked on the board by the armpits was a young gentleman of tender years’
Early this evening I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2021/08/25/a-knights-tale-21-the-summer-of-1947/
Later, we dined on Red Chilli excellent takeaway fare. We ordered enough for two days, consisting of Saag Chicken, Saag and Onion Bhajis, Tandoori King Prawn Naga, Paneer Tikka, Egg Fried Rice, and a plain Naan. Jackie drank more of the Greco di Tufo and I drank more of the Dao.
It really doesn’t matter which way you look at it, that garden is magnificent.
Very many thanks, Sheree
After a summer of repetitive heat waves, I look forward to September. Lovely pictures.
Thank you very much, Pat
Beautiful garden, illustrations, and fine dinner!
Thanks very much, Merril
These illustrations are really different, in a good way.
Thank you so much, Sylvie
I always enjoy your garden views from above to get the full effect of the garden. I love this description: ‘Hooked on the board by the armpits was a young gentleman of tender years’!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Same here, Liz, re: the young lad..
🙂
Your header photo would make one tough puzzle! Beautiful shots, Derrick.
Gosh! So it would, Jill. Thank you very much
your garden is beautiful no matter what season it is.
Thank you very much, Lola
Your looking down on the garden from above photos are some of my faves!
A few of these could be “Where’s Florence?” photos! 🙂 She is so lovely and seeing her is always a day-brightener! 🙂
I wonder if, through the years, any child ever colour-ed in Mr. Keeping’s illustrations with crayons or coloured pencils. ??? HA! 🙂 As a little girl, I would’ve been tempted to! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn. I pleased you thought of “Where’s Florence?” I imagine the drawings would be tempting. We both uttered scared laughs at that. X
Beautiful views from above.
Thanks very much, Sue
Beautiful.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
You’re welcome.
Your garden is looking very lush.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Good Morning Derrick, although I have slept in an missed most of the morning, it’s after 10.00am already … I do enjoy your overhead photos of your magnificent gardens … and again my favourite Keepings drawing today was was your scan, ‘A gloomy house the Bower’ ..
Thank you so much, Ivor. I hope to keep brightening your mornings.
Your garden is wonderful. This year has been a really poor growing one here.
Thank you so much, Gary
Your Camera is like a telepathic instrument that has brought to us the onset of September in all its moods in your garden. The instalments from Keeping fascinate me perennially.
Thanks very much, Uma
Apart from the magnificence of the garden might I just thank you for the illustration of the girl seated in front of the brasier. Brilliant.
It is, isn’t it? Thanks to you, too, John
It is interesting to get a different perspective of your lovely garden.
Thanks very much, Anne
And, through the magic of the internet, I have found a recipe for chicken saag. It sounds yummy, and probably easy enough for a lazy cook like me.
That is good, Yvonne. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks a lot.
The view from your upstairs window promises a lush garden below.
I love the drawing of the girl leaning on her hand.
Thanks very much, Nicki. That is an excellent drawing
Even with September approaching the garden is still impeccable ???
Thank you so much, Ribana
Good food, great setting and classic literature! You’ve got it made in the shade, Derrick!
Thanks a lot, GP
The garden is magnificent. I like the aerial view.
Thanks very much, Sherry.
Wonderful views of your garden! It’s beautiful and seems so luxuriously large (which I know means more work). Love the illustrations too. They make me want to read the story!
Thank you very much, Anna
I am still enjoying those lovely garden views and illustrations by Charles Keeping, Derrick.
We had about 5 minutes of a passing light rain about 10:00 PM last night. Still dry here, and will be for some time.
Thanks very much, Lavinia
September approaches… don’t remind me.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Andrew
This set of illustrations demonstrates Mr Keeping’s exceptional skill of expressing emotions by thin wavy lines, as well as using unusual composition to emphasize the point by the upside down body of a drowned man.
Your garden is marvelous, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Dolly. He really was exceptional
The pleasure is mine, Derrick.
Oh, as everyone already said and is obvious, you and the Head Gardner do a magnificent job there. I can see how much work it must be and you have it looking so lovely. The upstairs shots are helpful to imagine it. 🙂
Thank you very much, Crystal
A glorious view of your garden. You must have a keen eye, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Eugi
My pleasure, Derrick.
Such wonderful views.
Thanks very much, Rupali
It’s been a very strange year, this one. 2020 seemed to go on forever, but 2021 has flown by at a great rate of knots, and here we are on the cusp of Autumn.
Indeed. Thanks very much, Widders
Lovely, as always, to see aerial shots of your garden, Derrick. The Head Gardener should be proud.
Thank you so much, Helen