This morning I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2022/01/04/a-knights-tale-88-the-firing-squad/
Either side of lunch we cleared most of the various items blocking the areas that Martin P is to start plastering tomorrow.
Afterwards we drove to Fordingbridge to deliver a backpack left behind by Stephanie on Boxing Day. We took a leisurely route through the forest.
Ponies grazed on the soggy green at Ibsley, where a swollen pool reflected the trees above.
Similar reflections were mirrored by the stream below Gorley Common;
trees etched their gnarled limbs into the skies;
the less hardy field horses rugs contrasted with the forest ponies’ winter hair on this much colder and brighter day than we have seen for some time;
and we encountered several sightings of deer.
We sped off the main road from Fordingbridge to Ringwood in order to catch the sunset at Bickton, where gold and pink hues transformed the sky and reflected in the mill stream.
Jackie photographed a viburnum bush, the wake of ducks on the river, and refections of the sunset.
Trees are always fascinating and make great photos.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
Lovely selection, particularly the watery reflections
Thanks a lot, Sheree
Beautiful photos all around.
Thanks very much, Mrs W
You’re welcome.
Beautiful photos as always, guys! I hope it warms up. ??❤️
Thanks a lot from us both, John. The cold spell is expected to be quite short.
A nice gallery of reflections, Derrick. Well done, sir!
Much appreciated, Maj
Gorgeous colors and reflections.
Thanks very much Sherry
Yes, those golden skies are quite striking.
Thanks very much, John
Every time I had a favorite photo chosen, I scolled down, and there was another one to take its place! Drat!!
🙂 Choices are difficult sometimes. Thanks a lot, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick. I don’t mind a multitude of photographic riches, though. 🙂
Wonderful reflection pictures Derrick. Bitterly cold here all day but lovely blue skies.
A pleasant change, Andrew. Thanks a lot
So beautiful
Thank you very much, More
You’re welcome Derrick
Thank you for a glorious collection of photos today Derrick … all the pony images have definitely brighten up my day ..
Cheers, Ivor
The photos show nature justice but the bear branches show which season you’ve now in.
(I’m tired of my phone assuming my typed letters and even words are wrong)!
That’s WP for you. Thanks a lot, Catherine
Beautiful photos today, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Jill. We had to take advantage of the change in the weather.
I’m glad you had a lovely visit in the forest with shaggy ponies, interesting reflections, and a lovely golden sunset as the grand finale.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
Nice to see Jackie’s contribution to your trove of photo treasures! ? ?
Thanks very much, Rose
We’re having cold weather here at night. This may last until February.
Thanks very much, Arlene
So beautiful! As always, love those horses.
Thanks very much, Laurie
The sunset and reflections have been mightily captured. I marvel at the wanderer spirits that the two of you possess.
Thank you very much, Uma. Retirement has been so freeing
I love this apt description of yours: “trees etched their gnarled limbs into the skies”.
Thank you so much, Anne
Beautiful photos, the soft, colorful sunset and the lovely reflections. The deer, with their two-toned bodies, are perfect in front of those trees. Our deer aren’t that colorful. They’re simply light brown.
Much appreciated, Nicki
Lovely photos, Jackie and Derrick! Hey, you two…your tree photos are always terrific! Your reflection photos are always remarkable! Your sky photos are always phenomenal! And it is such a joy to see the dear deer! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you so much from us both, Carolyn X
The reflections are magnificent – I especially like Jackie’s watery sunset.
She was pleased to read this, Sue. Thanks a lot from us both
Beautiful. It looks very calm too. The wind was fierce here yesterday. This morning we have crisp bright cold sunshine.
The brisk wind did add a chill factor. Thanks very much, Sandra
Your weather must be mild, eh? I noticed none of the ponies are wearing their blankets.
The forest ponies never do; only the field horses. It is now around freezing at night. Thanks a lot, GP
Those reflections are stunning!
Thank you very much, Ribana
I thoroughly enjoyed all these winter day forest and sky scenes, and the pink flowering tree was a nice surprise!
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia
Love the sunset photos!
I love the water features with the trees. So soothing and beautiful
Thank you very much, Geetha
Beautiful winters photographs, happy new year
Thank you very much, Charlotte. And the same to you both.
Nicely observed. And those deer…I’ve tried to look up what they might be. Never seen such before. New Forest deer, perhaps.
We think they are fallow deer, Lisa. Thanks very much
Spectacular sunset. You deer are quite attractive–more colors than our white-tailed deer.
Thanks very much, Pat
Fabulous photos of reflections and sunset.
Much appreciated, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
I am surprised this is a normal weather for January. It looks like spring!
Sorry Alexander, the title was a bit ambiguous. I meant that it was cold – the earlier weeks were not normal, so the return of cold weather was what we normally experience in January. Thanks very much
Don’t be sorry, Derrick. Nowadays the weather is strange everywhere.?
Indeed