This afternoon Jackie took Flo and me for a drive.
We passed walkers among the grass of Saltgrass Lane, along which we
viewed low clouds giving the Isle of Wight the appearance of high mountains fronted by the Hurst Lighthouse and medieval castle; and
figures on the spit continuing along the low tide flats.
Unbeknown to each of us, while Jackie photographed a conversation with an ice cream vendor I focussed on a couple enjoying one of her wares.
The elder Assistant Photographer also photographed a perched black headed gull.
An abundance of wild flowers now carpet the verges of our lanes.
The anonymous decorator of the letter collection box on Pilley Hill has given us an Easter theme.
The last two of these pictures of a pony drinking in Pilley lake were Flo’s work.
Gentle donkeys took care of each other at East Boldre.
Tonight we dined on Jackie’s rich red chicken jalfrezi and equally colourful savoury rice with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Shiraz. Hard boiled eggs were added to the curry for Flo, who did not imbibe. She remembered that once when she was smaller I had made her a boiled egg curry.
There are so many beautiful photos today! The seaside is beautiful the animals so cute. I love the post box, someone has very creative hands! ??❤️
Thank you so much, John
The Easter Bunny is adorable!
Thanks very much, Linda
Wonderful shots, Derrick. The Letter Box rotating decor must be fun for all who come by. The portrait of the gull is quite striking, and well done!
Thank you very much, Maj
Your granddaughter has obviously inherited her grandfather’s talent for artistic photography. Jackie’s perched gull is also an excellent shot.
Is there a reason you have decided to do the two donkeys in black and white, Derrick? The photo truly benefits from it.
Thank you very much, Dolly. In fact, Flo is by far the best artist of us all. I went for the shape of the donkeys and cropped the picture to show the tenderness. I generally convert to B/W when the form is the most important aspect.
You are very welcome, Derrick. I realized your purpose for B&W photos with the previous ones.
I have two favorites today: the black-headed seagull and the black-and-white nuzzling donkeys.
Thanks very much, Liz. One each for Jackie and me 🙂
You’re welcome, Derrick. 🙂
Many hands make like work! Such a wonderful selection today and the Head Chef’s Jalfrezi sauce looks yummy – recipe?
This post refers you back to the lamb jalfrezi, but explains the difference: https://derrickjknight.com/2014/02/07/you-do-get-about-dont-you/
Thanks very much, Sheree
Thanks Derrick
The Easter Bunny is a lovely gift to the community.
Thanks very much, John
Wonderful pictures from all of you. Like the Isle pictures.
Thank you very much from us all, Mrs W.
You’re welcome.
I love the mailbox Easter cover, it’s so charming.
Thank you very much, Bridget
Ice-cream has to be apart of a walk or drive. It just has to be. 😉
Yes, indeed, Chrissy. Thanks very much.
I liked today’s header picture. It is a beautiful composition.
Flo will be pleased, Tootlepedal. Thanks very much
So many wonderful photos–great job by all!
I thought the black and white figures on the spit were very interesting. They made me think of weathervanes.
Thanks very much from us all, Merril
You are all very welcome, Derrick. ?
Flo’s pictures are magical.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Impressive silhouettes. I especially like the figure walking on the spit with the gull. The bunny on the letter box has a pleasant, welcoming expression.
Thank you very much, JoAnna. I cut a few other figures out of that picture, so I am pleased you liked it.
good call!
An ice cream truck, what a wonderful sight.
Thanks very much, Bridget
I enjoyed this virtual trip with the three of you. The mysterious mailbox decorator does very nice work. What happens when it rains? Do the decorations stay out and get wet?
The decorations do seem to stay out and dry off soon enough, Lavinia. Thanks very much
This issue contains very fascinating long shot photos of people. The monochrome image is a classic. The candids around the ice cream truck are brilliant. There are the ubiquitous ponies to be sure.
Thank you so much, Uma
I’m running late today Derrick, it’s already dinner time on Good Friday … Jackie’s photo of the gull on the fence post is definitely going into my ‘Derrick File’
Thanks very much from us both, Ivor.
Beautiful photos from you all! Love the black and white donkeys!
Thank you very much, Aletta
Please don’t think I’m being rude, but you left me dangling at the end of your post, and I need to know what i am missing!
Thanks for pointing this out, Yvonne. Now clarified
Thanks, mate!
Eye-catching photos and lovely post
Thank you very much Change Therapy
Oh! The Assistant Photographers have learned well from The Great Photographer! Each and every photo in this posting is lovely! How nice to have the 2 of them by your side, TGP! 🙂 🙂
The photo of the gull is so beautiful! And you know I love love love photos of the donkeys! 🙂
The man/figure with the gull is frame-worthy! 🙂
(((HUGS))) to all 3 of you and thank you for taking us along with you via your photos! 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn. I cut a number of other figures from the man and gull pic. X
You did a great job…it is so beautiful with just him and the gull! 🙂
🙂
An excellent day Derrick. They just keep coming.
You and your assistants did a terrific job! Flo was ind enough to give us a look at the horse’s A*ss – I wonder if we could make an emoji out of that…um.
(You see, I told you I’m always doing typos! Kind enough)
I have never seen a black headed full. Very nice. Also, my fav photo is the silhouetted man walking up the bank. Many other nice photos, esp by b your assistants?
Thank you very much from us all, Steve
Wonderful shots, Derrick! Jackie’s chicken jalfrezi looks delicious!
Thanks very much, Eugi
Your animal friends are really photogenic. I love the horse in the water photo!
Thank you very much, Dwight
You are welcome!
Excellent post. My brain did a little jump at the very end – I read “Gentle donkeys” and then processed the image of Jackie’s rich red chicken jalfrezi. 😀 For a split second all those posted photos of donkeys & ponies took on a totally different context. 😀
Thanks a lot, Joseph 🙂
Lovely silhouettes Derrick.
Thanks a lot, Lindsey
Mr Rabbit the New Postmaster looks spiffy
Yes. Thanks very much, Catherine
Great pictures
I love the Easter handwork.?
Thanks very much, Pat
So beautiful! And that letter collection box decoration is very cute! ?
Thank you very much, Ribana