Early this morning Jackie wandered around the garden photographing
the overnight frost
and misty garden views.
Later we shopped at both Tesco and Lidl, by which time the mist and intermittent periods of sunshine had both lessened. We continued into the forest in search of more atmospheric scenes.
Grey ponies dotted the hazy moorland landscapes flanking Burley Road, where
skeletal trees were silhouetted against the rapidly changing cloudscapes.
The ancient steep viridescent verges alongside the hollowed out Charles’s Lane gathered bright green moss and ivy. Tall trees slipped into the
periodically descending mist, and the sun was once more a graven orb.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s spicy paprika pork and savoury rice with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Fleurie.
Beautiful photos. The last photo with the moon is particularly eerie.
Thanks very much, Chrissy. That moon is in fact the sun 🙂
and I thought it was a misprint and you meant moon. haha
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Very atmospheric. Wish we had frost instead of snow. I love the first picture with the big Wolf Moon.
I know it looks like the moon, but it was the sun, Pat. Thanks very much
Wow. Thanks for t clarifying.🌙
You both take very beautiful photos, Derrick! Such beautiful British countryside, I love it! 🇬🇧❤️
Thank you very much from us both, John
I have three favorites out of today’s group: the header photo, “Frost on Rose,” and the first “Trees in Mist.” (I love the sun as a “graven orb”!)
I agree with you on every count, Liz.
Thank you, Jodie!
Thank you so much from us both, Liz. You set a trend 🙂
You’re welcome, Derrick. Gee, I’ve never been a trendsetter before . . .
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I have enjoyed all these beautiful photos from your frosty and misty day, Derrick and Jackie. The black lace trees against the sky were especially artistic, but it was hard to choose any favorites. They all evoke different moods.
Thank you so much from us both, Lavinia
Great ice pictures.
Thanks a lot from us both, Bridget
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! An utter delight.
Thank you so much from us both, Laurie
We agree one hundred percent with Liz on her choices: Header, Jackie’s frosty rose and Trees in the Mist.
Clear favourites, it seems, Maj and Sher.
Thanks a lot
Love those frosty fringes on the flowers
Thanks a lot from us both, Sheree
Beautiful photos from you and Jackie. Liz picked my three favorites! 😀
Thanks very much from us both, Merril. It is good to see such a consensus of opinion 🙂
😀
Oh, Jackie! Your photos are so beautiful! Nature was busy creating artwork for you to find and photograph!
Lovely photos, Derrick! Atmospheric, indeed! The atmosphere you captured ignites emotions! 🙂 And your descriptions are poetic! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you very much from us both, Carolyn XX
The ‘Trees in Mist’ certainly fitted the pursuit of atmospheric pictures.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
So many beautiful photos today from you and Jackie. Thanks for sharing!
Much appreciated by us both, Jill
Look at you! Frost! That rose is particularly beautiful. Interesting that I mistook the sun for the moon — a nice, ambiguous orb, that.
Thank you very much from us both, Linda
All the frost photos are beautiful with the frosty rose a clear favorite. I like the second tree in the mist with its contrast and then the detailed branches reaching across each other against the sky. Your title is perfect for this post. Interesting clouds in that skyscape.
Oh! And how could I forget – thank you for the mossy bank and tree!
🙂
Thank you so much from us both, JoAnna
Both of you took beautiful photos.
Thank you very much from us both, Mrs W
Your welcome.
You have selected an apt title for these pictures 🙂
Thank you very much, Anne
I love that road through the forest. It is one of those photos that just draws one in. 💞
Thank you very much, AnneMarrie
The post is a treat of atmospheric photography. Sparkling expressions like ‘viridescent verges’ make the post a literary beauty too.
Thank you so much from us both, Uma
It’s definitely a topsy-turvy world Derrick … looks like our fine warm weather will continue for another fortnight … averaging 32’c everyday .. 🌞😊
Thanks very much, Ivor
The frosted rose is beuatiful!
Thank you very much from us both, Aletta
Love the frosty pictures, I hope id did’t do too much damage.
No – everything has recovered. Thanks very much from us both, Andrew
Like us, you seem to be having at least two types of weather per day. The frost on the rose was very nice.
Thanks a lot from us both, John
Great photos, Jackie. The frost certainly gives the plants a whole new perspective.
My favorite scene is Charles Lane.
Thank you very much from sun both, GP
You’ve outdone yourself Derrick. These are superb. I love all of them, especially the frosted rose. Definitely atmospheric.
Thank you very much from us both, Sherry
Even in winter time the garden is absolutely beautiful! That frosty rose is magnificent! And the forest the same!
Thank you very much from us both, Ribana
What a wonderful collection of images.
I’m glad your article told us that the featured and final atmospheric image inbetween the trees was of the sun otherwise I too would have mistakenly commented on a moon. Just lovely, Derrick.
Thank you so much from us both, Sue
Even though I’m sure that rose suffered from the frost, this early morning picture makes it look so pretty, like it’s dipped in sugar!
Thanks very much, Barbara – from us both
The header photo is amazing and rather eerie with the skeletal tree branches silhouetted against the sky. The frosty garden photos are stunning. A delightful grouping of photos.
Thank you very much from us both, Eugi
My pleasure, Derrick.
The landscapes, cloudscapes, and misty trees are all beautiful, but Jackie’s frosty photos are fabulous, especially the stunning pink rose.
Thank you so much from us both, Dolly
particularly the love the frosted lace effect on the rose – hope the frost hasn’t killed anything…
Thanks a lot, Catherine. All is well.
Beautiful forst. I’m surprised that you should still have roses blooming.
Enjoy the Fleurie. I recently realized that a former B. School claamate in Lyon is a now a Fleurie “négociant” (Sounds better than dealer.) Must ask him whether he can ship me a few crates… Cheers 🍷 🍷
Thanks a lot, Brian. That is a good idea
Forst! Again. My right hand is a tad faster than the left on the keyboard. Zut alors.
Thanks again, Brian 🙂
Beautiful, love those foggy silhouette shots.
Thank you very much, Arlene
The frost on the rose looks great.
Thank you very much from us both, Rupali
I love the frost pictures, Derrick. I am surprised a rose can survive frost.
Thanks a lot from us both, Laurie