We began the day with a trip to The British Heart Foundation Charity Shop in New Milton, where we delivered the clothes, various ornaments, and nicknacks that our renovations had prompted us to give away.
Richard finished building the shelves in the airing cupboard, then began
removing the internal vestibule door he is to replace. This will remove the trip hazard that the frame of this door, once an entrance, has become.
This afternoon we joined the planning meeting at Lymington Community Centre for the wedding of
Barry and Karen, whose wedding I will be photographing next year.
Sunset was descending as we left the building,
and Jackie drove us down Lower Pennington Lane in search of a clearer view.
Later we dined on Jackie’s spicy chicken jalfrezi with tasty mushroom rice and light plain paratha. The Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Douro.
Wow, beautiful sunset photos and a great opportunity to shoot wedding photos! I’m glad that your home repairs are going so well too, Derrick. Be well!
Thanks very much, John
Beautiful skies – we seem to be enjoying variations of overhead stripes at the moment!
How exciting – wonderful progress at home, and such a lovely event to be planning…
What were the slices of trunk on the table? They look very attractive, and as though they have a special purpose.
They are to carry table decorations, Emma. Thank you very much.
I can understand how they picked you for the photographer, Derrick. The sunset images are a beautiful example!
Thank you so much, GP
From the faces and postures of the wedding couple, I would say the planning went quite well! I love the sunset photos. The penultimeate one is my favorite for the pink opening in the clouds.
Thanks very much, Liz. You are such a good picker – that one was taken with my back to the sunset.
You’re welcome, Derrick. You know your light!!
*penultimate (I have fumble fingers today.)
🙂
You took great shots of the couple as they planned, and I’m sure they will be pleased (and with the wedding photos to come). A special wedding planning meeting sounds very formal!
The sunsets photos are beautiful. The first one looks otherworldly.
Thank you so much, Merril. This was a very informal discussion about practicalities and an opportunity to investigate the old cinema in which the ceremony will take place. I’m particularly pleased you liked that first sunset pic.
You’re welcome, and I did.
Wonderful to have you as a photographer! I am sure you will do a splendid job.
Thank you so much, Laurie
Your finale photo was indeed a clear and wondrous view Derrick…
Thank you very much, Ivor
Barry and Karen have beautiful smiles! Congrats to them on their upcoming wedding! They picked a brilliant photographer!
Bravo to Richard on his good work!
The sun put on a show for you! Love all the photos…but the last 2 really caught my eye and made me smile! 🙂 You always capture Nature’s layers so beautifully! 🙂
(((HUGS)))
PS…Any leftover tasty mushroom rice or paratha!? If so, I’ll eat it! 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn. The rice is in the freezer; paratha all gone. X
Fabulous sunset shots! I’m sure you’ll do a wonderful job of recording the wedding. Is this going to be a new career move?
Thanks very much, Sheree. Strictly for friends and relatives, of which I have done a few.
How lovely
I too was wondering about the circles of wood so I was glad to see your reply to an earlier comment.
Same here!
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Barry looks like such a nice guy. They both have lovely smiles.
So true, Sherry. Thank you very much
It looks like that wedding will provide plenty of photo ops for you. I don’t think you will have to remind the happy couple to smile. They seem quite happy!
Don’t they seem like a happy, nice couple!
They sure do. ?
Well spotted, AnneMarie. Thank you very much
They are fortunate to have you as their photographer! Beautiful photos sunset photos, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Jill
Congratulations to the “futurely” wed.
(How’s the Douro? Never tried one)
It is a good accompaniment to a spicy meal. I have only recently discovered it. Thanks very much, Brian
Beautiful skies. They really are
Thank you so much, Gary
It must be fun to be on the outskirts of planning a wedding you’ll be photographing. I like the sunsets and the octagonal mirror.
Thank you very much, JoAnna. I am pleased you spotted the mirror
Are Barry and Karen related to you? Lovely couple. Beautiful skies.
Barry is our chimney sweep who has become a friend. Karen and he are a lovely couple. Thanks very much, Judy
I was glad to see the slices of wood explained. That alone tells me that they’re an interesting couple, and probably will have some interesting things for you to photograph.
They will indeed, Linda. Thank you very much.
It looks like an altogether productive day. Topped off by a fine meal…and pretty skies.
Thank you very much, Cynthia
Weddings .. new beginnings … new cupboards … and a beautiful end to a well spent day. All most satisfying.
Thank you so much, Anne
Wishing Barry and Karen a long, happy marriage!
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Some very spectacular sunrises and sunsets recently. I wonder if we can put that down to more particles in the air? Either water or dust/pollution?
No idea – our best are over water, though. Thanks a lot, John
Richard is hard at work. Those are great photos of evening. I am sure you are looking forward to your upcoming wedding photography engagement.
Thanks very much, Uma. Always with trepidation 🙂
A full day, ending with beautiful skies. Sunsets (and sunrises) are endlessly fascinating for all of us. Perhaps because despite the frequency of their occurring, no two are ever the same.
Exactly Sandra. And each one is constantly changing. Thanks very much
Lovely sunset pictures. Clouds do make such a difference in the effect of the sunset. Are you adding a new skill to your resume or have you been a wedding photographer before?
I have done a number – not professional – just for family and friends. Thanks very much, Pat
Lovely way to share your talent and passion.
Lovely way to share your talent and passion.
🙂
Very expressive faces 🙂 and your photos are beautiful.
Thank you very much, Lakshmi
That couple is very lucky to have you as their photographer at their wedding. Your sunset photos are gorgeous.
Thank you so much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Derrick J. Knight – The Wedding Photographer! 😀
Thanks a lot, Widders 🙂
I am sure you will enjoy photographing a wedding, Derrick. Splendid sunset pictures.
Thank you very much, Robbie
Your friends look like a nice couple, Derrick. The sunset photos are stunning, especially the last one, with the tree.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
What a sunset! I’m sure they’ll have wonderful photos ?
Thank you very much, Ribana
You made some great portraits there! I’m sure they will love those, and the future wedding photos. My favourite of the rest of the shots is the one with sunlight through the glass lamps.
Thank you so much, Crystal. That was my favourite, too