At midday Ronan of Tom Sutton Heating visited to make further planned adjustments to our central heating system.
Having, in sharp contrast to yesterday’s constant mist, enjoyed a cloudless blue sky with bright sunshine throughout, after a shopping trip to Ferndene Farm Shop, we took a drive into the forest.
I was not the only photographer focussed on the deer alongside Burley Manor lawn.
Ponies grazed on the hillside along Forest Road, where
I snatched glimpses of a classic car as it sped past me.
Towards sunset, with the moon reluctant to depart, I photographed reflections in the waterlogged land alongside Burley Road.
It is my belief that clouds are needed to produce a good sunset, so at the appropriate time I wondered whether trees wood serve as a substitute, and ventured further into the woodland,
where I tried it out.
The Assistant photographer also put in a strong bid for promotion in photographing the scene, especially, as she pointed out, as my pictures did not feature me. She was particularly careful to show my efforts to prevent another fall. The first picture in her gallery gives a clue to “Where’s Derrick?” (6) which constitutes the second one.
The sun was sinking rapidly as we retuned along Burley Road.
This evening we enjoyed our final helpings of Jackie’s wholesome beef pie meal with the addition of baked beans. The Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden and I finished the Tempranillo.
Beautiful evening!
Thanks very much, Alexander
The forest never fails to provide delightful surprises.
Thank you very much, AnneMarie
I’m glad that you finally got some sunshine, Derrick, and more beautiful photos too! 😎🇬🇧
Thanks very much, John
What a lovely blue sky! We have that here in Placerville, too. The warm sun on my back is healing ❤️🩹 I love those beautiful horses and the photos Jackie captured if you. Your assistant photographer is quite adept, you know 👌🏽
Thank you so much from us both, Jan. My assistant is at least equal.
😍🥰
Derrick and Jackie,
Such amazing and delightful photos! The animals, the trees, the sunset, the cool well-seasoned car and it’s driver! 🙂
Jackie, your photos of The GP are great! His beautiful hair always gives him away! 😉
The forest floor and the pool reflection photos are faves of mine today. The capturing of light and shadows so wonderful! 🙂
Jackie DOES deserve a promotion…in many areas of life! 🙂
(((HUGS))) to you both! 🙂
PS…Sunlight and sunsets…the most precious gold!
Thank you so much from us both, Carolyn. XX
Dear Derrick and Jackie,
The photos of the sunset have lit the forest on fire in a magical way, and the addition of Derrick in them inspire a story, A fairy tale? Maybe
Thank you so much from us both, Rose
So many good photos in this group–the reflection ones may be your best yet in that category–but I am utterly entranced by all of the “woodland at sunset” ones. The light is just exquisite! I’m going with Jackie’s #5, #6, #7, and #8 as my favorites.
Thank you so much from us both, Liz. It was the reflections that led me to the rest
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Beautiful teamwork 🙂
Thanks very much from us both, Emma
Your sunset in the woods photos are amazing. It’s hard to pick a favorite. I love the trunk, the leaf, and the various ways you caught light gilding things. Lovely. I also like seeing Jackie’s pictures of you in the woods.
Thank you so much from us both, Lisa
I particularly liked Jackie’s photograph of the “Woodland Sunset” especially the right hand side of the picture.
Thanks very much from us both, John
Some spectacular scenes there Derrick. I particularly like the woodland ones.
Thanks very much, Sheree. Certainly a magical find
You two make an amazing team, Derrick. The photos are gorgeous! I do worry about you traipsing through the woods. I don’t want you to trip on a root or twist your ankle in a hole. I’m speaking from experience. 🙂 Be careful!
I worry too! So often I am just looking for him if he is gone too long when I see the photo opportunities ! I have told him that I will get shots of him with his bottom in the mud, next time he trips up!!
LOL! Be careful…both of you! 🙂
Thank you so much, Jill. Jackie’s two closer shots show me looking down for trip hazards and grasping a vine stem.
Wonderful photos from both of you. So good to see you out there using the new knee as though it was the original. Your hard work is paying off!
Thank you so much from us both, Jodie X
xo
Absolutely stunning
Thank you so much, Gary
A beautiful day to take beautiful pictures especially after a misty one.
Thank you very much, Mrs W – especially for noticing the contrast
You’re welcome.
For really spectacular sunsets, you probably need a volcano!
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal 🙂
I did find Derrick, with a wee bit of help from the previous photo. That last picture sure is a beauty.
Thanks a lot, Laurie
Stunning outing as always. I do love how your blazer allows you to blend in with the scenery dare I ask if that was intentional
It wasn’t intentional, msw. (I didn’t even know I was being photographed) Thank you very much for noticing
Such wonderful colours in the forest, especially at night. Captivating photos Derrick.
Thank you very much, Miriam
That was sure a good call to ventured further into the woodland for sunset perspectives. The golden light is very beautiful. I especially enjoyed Jackie’s photos contrasting gold in the background with green and brown in the foreground, and of course showing you having a good time trapsing carefully among the trees.
Thank you very much from us both, JoAnna
You and Jackie had a beautiful day there for a forest drive, and for photography. Those trees do make for a beautiful sunset without clouds. It was relatively warm and sunny here today, too. Tonight I watched the constellation Orion chasing a waxing gibbous moon across the night sky.
Thanks very much, Lavinia. That was quite a sight
That last light is just magical!
Here comes the sun again … mother nature is a earthly phenomenon of contradictions Derrick
Indeed. What a difference a day makes. Thanks very much, Ivor.
Although here in Geelong it’s been a consistent 30’C for 5 days in a row!,
Oh Derrick .. would you have in your files, any photos of snails ..
I can think of at least one, Ivor. I’ll look it (or them) out later. Cheers
Thank you Derrick for your interest
The easiest way for me to do this is to send you links to posts: https://derrickjknight.com/2012/09/10/the-stockpot/ https://derrickjknight.com/2012/07/11/buddy/ https://derrickjknight.com/2014/05/25/a-pair-of-frogs/ https://derrickjknight.com/2014/10/29/mnemonics/ https://derrickjknight.com/2015/07/03/fried-egg-on-toast/. https://derrickjknight.com/2017/04/17/an-enforced-eviction/ (two in this last one)
If you find anything useful feel free to crop as necessary
Wow … thank you Derrick
This is a delightful collection of photographs of one of the magical times of the day. You have captured the changes of light so well from the bright, to fading, to the next warmly bright phase, to the final blaze before night falls. Well done to both of you for giving the rest of us such joy.
Thank you so much from us both,
Anne
A delightful walk in the woods! One of the benefits of being the photographer is never to be reminded one isn’t that handsome lad of 20 any longer, just a seriously older fellow who walks with a cane (or whatever….). Looks like you are in much better shape than that and are wise to take those walks!
Thank you so much, Doug.
You are welcome. As noted, I hate to be so pedantic, but I know my enjoyment of the bird life increased considerably when others helped me learn them by field marks and behavior. Your photos are so usable (for bird ID), you clearly enjoy nature and sharing it through your posts! (I enjoy reading your blogs, incidentally! It’s one of the more interesting ones I follow, Derrick!)
Thanks again, my friend.
Well done to the Assistant Photographer.
Thanks very much from us both, John
Today’s photos are especially crisp and sharp. The classic chateau like structure, looks graceful and splendid —it strikes me as a mixture of the Victorian and Edwardian architecture. The herd of deer and the vintage car are prize captures. Trees have been brilliantly deployed in lieu of clouds to make the sunset all the more brilliant. Your meticulous movements to artistically expose the setting sun through the trees have been amply recorded by the Assistant Photographer.
The old Elizabethan Manor House was bought by Colonel Esdaile in 1852. He pulled it down and built a new one, which is now an hotel. Thank you very much, Uma.
that closing sunset was stunning and I like how you led us there – and always like seeing you in action with your camera –
also, I agree that usually clouds are needed to produce a good sunset,
🙂
Beautiful are that you live in Derrick. Love the sunset!
Thank you very much, Aletta
There are so many gorgeous shots in this post, I can’t pick a favorite. I think you’re right in general about the clouds, but you managed a workaround. I enjoyed Jackie’s photo series of you walking through the woods.
Beautiful countryside, magnificent horses and lovely deer – you do show the wonderful world you live in!
You have demonstrated that sunset through winter trees does work.
Great photos, Derrick! Good capture on the classic car fly-by!
Thanks very much, Dwight
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These are very nice pictures, and its nice to see some of you too. Beef pie sounds good.
Thanks very much, Robbie
Such glorious photos, Derrick, and what an excellent capture of the classic car.
Thanks very much, Eugi. I turned back from the ponies and grabbed a once only chance – lucky, really
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Red jacket and white head cannot be missed, Derrick. Woodland sunset came out marvelously well.
Thank you so much, Dolly.
Move over, Derrick! Both sets of the woodland sunset are absolutely gorgeous.
Thanks a lot, Sue. 🙂
Beautiful, the images are so sharp. Finally some winter sun here today, a shy debut for this year.
Thank you very much, Libre
love the upside down trees!
Thanks very much, Catherine
Absolutely stunning sir.
Thanks very much, Gary
What a beautiful day! Gorgeous photos from both of you! Luckily you were careful enough 😉
🙂 Thank you very much from us both, Ribana