After lunch today I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2022/06/21/a-knights-tale-139-i-hope-that-wasnt-too-patronising/
Later, Becky drove Jackie, Flo, and me to Lymington where our daughter and granddaughter browsed in the High Street while Jackie and I remained quayside – Jackie in The Ship Inn and me wandering about with my camera.
I will let my pictures speak for themselves.
Becky collected us at the end of the afternoon where we met and chatted with Richard from Kitchen Makers who was working in a quayside house.
This evening Becky produced fall-off-the-bone roast chicken; crisp chips; fresh salad; and garden peas, with which she drank Zesty, Jackie drank Hoegaarden, Flo drank water, Ian drank Perroni, and I drank Swartland Shiraz 2020.
Later, Becky sent me this photograph of a sparrow that had virtually snatched her food from her at lunchtime at The Beachcomber at Barton on Sea.
An interesting variety of ‘people pictures’ and a wonderful shiraz to round the day off with 🙂
Thanks very much, Anne
Swans are beautiful until the molting begins.
Thanks very much, Pat
What a fun gallery! So much detail to absorb, and somehow these images bring you right into the scene. Thanks Derrick.
Much appreciated, Maj
It looks like a lovely day at the waterside!
It was. Very hot again, Liz. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick. We’ve been on the cool side this week.
A beautiful photo set, Derrick! I noticed that one small boat, a pleasurecraft, was built by Four Winns. I once owned a boat built by them, and they are built in my home state of Michigan. Small world, eh?
That is amazing, John. Thanks very much
The tiny cygnet is only as big as her parents’ heads!
Yes. I’ve never seen one that small before. Thanks a lot, John
Beautiful photos showcasing your day.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
The waterside photos are lovely. It’s good to have variety.
I do try to feature variety, Chrissy, so I really appreciate your comment.
🙂 I can’t wait to see more foals though. 😉
It looks like it was a beautiful summer day down by the quay, enjoyed by many. The swans and their cygnets are a treat, Derrick. I remember the tale of the Ugly Duckling, and how the little cygnet grew into a beautiful swan. 🙂
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ugly_Duckling
Today was warm and sunny here, a playful breeze playing in the chimes on the porch.
Thank you very much, Lavinia. An excellent story that will last forever. It was very hot.
That looks a perfect scene and place to sit and enjoy ice cream.
Thanks very much, Gary
Fun photos! The cignet is quite cute. The flotsam and reflection – intriguing.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
What a fantastic collection of photos Derrick .. I remember I wrote a ‘Swan’ poem from one of photos previous articles (last year?) …
Swan
Honouring the ancient lakes of Aberdeen
Are you our planet’s queen
Shyly overseeing this world’s fading green
Serenely grateful and gracious
Solemnly thoughtful and virtuous
Calmly valorous and veracious
No matter your birthright
You are equally adorned black or white
Colour is not your feathers blight
But nature’s pearls of delight
And I posted the “Foal” poem this morning Derrick
https://ivors20.wordpress.com/2022/06/22/there-will-be-an-answer/
Thank you so much, Ivor. Two excellent poems
Always my pleasure Derrick
Your pictures speak so many different languages it seems. The swans, the sparrow, the quayside people and the sea gulls! One summer we were staying near Hyde Park and this huge group of swans just rose from the opposite side of the lake and swooped down to where I was standing. What a Kodak moment that was.
Thanks very much, Zakiah. Could you post that picture?
A great place to wander around with a camera. 😊
Thanks very much, AnneMarie
I love photos of swans, gulls, and boats.
Thanks very much, Nicki
These candid shots are truly absorbing particularly the sparrow. I’m glad you shared the pictures with us.
Cheers,
Charu
Thanks very much, Charu
What a great selection of images.
How unusual to have just the one cygnet I wonder what happened to the others – eggs not hatched or predators?
Thank you very much, Sue. A good question about the sole cygnet
Beautiful photos, Derrick. Thanks for sharing!
Much appreciated, Jill
What a lovely group of photos to highlight a lovely day!
The colours, the actions, the joy, the love, the ice cream!
HA! That last photo made me laugh! 😀
I feel honored to see the swans and cygnets busy at life. 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
Looks like a beautiful day quayside!
Thanks very much, GP
The pictures do speak for themselves. Wonderful, especially the top photo with the elegant swan and cygnet. What a beauty. And that Becky sounds like quite the cook. H-m-m-m, wonder where she gets that from?
Thanks very much, Laurie. I’m sure you don’t need to guess. 🙂
A perfect pictorial essay of a seaside village. I’ve been to Lymington and you captured it like I remember it. 🙂
That is encouraging, Sherry. Thanks very much
I enjoyed seeing all your great photos! That swan is up to its eyeballs in goop!
Thanks very much, Dwight
You are welcome, Derrick
What a lovely variety of photos! It appeared to be a beautiful day.
It was – very hot, though, Eugi. Thanks very much
It’s very hot here as well, Derrick. We’re at 97 F, which I stay inside when it’s that hot.
A wonderful collection of photos–the swans and tiny cygnets and all the people-watching and activity around the quay. And Shiraz, too. 🙂
Thank you so much, Merril
I approve of ian’s choice of beverage
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
An engaging collection of photos, thank you! I do love all the reflections in the water, and the reflections of the water. Your photos are good for making me want to stop and stare a while, thinking about the image, as I would do if I were there. Lovely little shopping district too, with all the bright flags.
Thank you, too, Crystal
What a beautiful little town! And the tiny cygnet is just adorable! Thanks for the wonderful pictures.
Much appreciated, Jodie
xo
Lovely swans and that sparrow is one cheeky fellow
Thanks very much, Geetha
Most welcome Derrick
looks tranquil even though a lot of people around you…
Another lovely day 😉