Our friend, Paul Soren posted a picture yesterday that I said I thought would make a good screensaver.
This morning Jackie took me on a forest drive.
We began with the woodland alongside Bisterne Close where
the soft forest floor alongside contained
dry acorn cups,
fallen branches and crisp autumn leaves,
clustered beneath long decaying trunks and branches gradually returning to the soil.
The sculptural quality of an abandoned artefact was somewhat incongruous outside one of the houses.
One of the many pools that have spent much of the summer in a parched condition now reflects neighbouring gates.
Ponies perused our passing along Holmsley Passage.
Our friend mentioned above sent me an e-mail asking me to feel free to use his picture as my screensaver and sending me a jpg image of a black swan and cygnets somewhere outside Melbourne seen through his rain-splashed windscreen.
I now see a picture from the other side of the world every time I switch on my computer.
For dinner this evening we repeated yesterday’s fare and beverages.
Derrick, you and Jackie know that I am a huge fan of any forest drive. I loved today’s offering and your lyrical commentary. Black Swan photo is also a winner.
Thank you very much, Pat. We do, indeed
Paul did give you a great picture. I always find it unusual to see a black swan, but they’re commonplace to Australia and New Zealand, I understand.
Yes, indeed, GP. Thanks very much
The world shrunk in a big way when the internet came along. ❤️
Indeed. Thanks a lot, John
Have a great day!
Good job, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Eunice
You are welcome.
That’s a great screen saver. I
Thanks very much, Sheree
Beautiful black swans! I have never seen one before.
Thanks very much, Laurie. They are, of course, particularly Australian
I love the closeups of the forest floor 🙂
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
So many diverse and wonderful textures! Your photos and Paul’s swans have something in common: they are poetry to delight the mind and sooth the soul. Especially us earthy souls. Your descriptions always enhance.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
How wonderful to share! Paul’s photo is great! The black swans are gorgeous! 🙂
Your photos today are great, too, Derrick! They always bring smiles, calmness, wonderings, ETC! By so brilliantly photographing nature’s art…you bring joy to us! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️
PS…my current screensaver is a photo of Cooper…on my computer AND on my phone! HA! Big surprise! 😉 😀
No surprise, Carolyn. 🙂 Thanks very much X
A lovely screensaver. I particularly like the pensive pony in the last photo.
Thank you very much, Liz. The pony wanted to know what I was up to.
🙂
That’s a lovely picture of the white pony at Holmsley Passage.
Thank you very much, John
I agree with the others, it’s a lovely screen saver.
I loved those images of the decaying bark.
Thank you very much, Sue – especially for rescuing the post 🙂
My pleasure, Derrick 🙂
Pictures for a fairy tale book.
Thanks very much, Bridget
The image of the gate reflections in the pond threw me at first, but finally it all came into discernment. The artifact is a puzzler, too! Thanks for the wonderful gallery, Derrick, and congrats on your wonderful new screensaver!
Thank you, too, Maj, for your usual observant comments
I think the ‘artifact’ is a broken scratch post and plaything for cats. Jackie
Thanks, Jackie, that makes sense and looks like the correct call! 👍😀
So it is X
Beautiful drive today, Derrick. Thank you for sharing!
Much appreciated, Jill.
Broken and decaying trees hold a particular attraction for me.
Yes – attractive to look at and doing a job for ecology. I get to know different ones and how they change over the years. Thanks very much, Anne.
As usual – a lesson in looking closely – so much interest to be had from a woodland floor.
Thank you very much, Quercus
There is a lot of interesting textures in your photos today. I liked the gate reflections and the pony staring at you.
Black swans! Lovely.
Thank you very much, Merril
Another great drive! I like you new screensaver Derrick!
Thanks very much, Aletta
Fabulous shots! The first shot is gorgeous and I love the pics of the white pony and the black swans.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Just as you “…see a picture from the other side of the world every time I switch on my computer”… I see my picture from you part of the world every time I go into my living room! I love that sharing and caring and daily reminder of you dear people!!
And your book sits on top of my printer. It is all a wonder of blogging
Thanks very much, Jan X
I enjoyed your angled light tour of the forest, Derrick and Jackie. And that is a beautiful screen saver from your friend.
Thank you very much, Lavinia, from us both
Beautiful photos as usual and what a great screensaver 😉
Thank you so much, Ribana
Marvelous photo of the black swans and exceptional play of light, shadows, and textures in your photos, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Dolly
Great idea. Beautiful photos as always.
Thank you very much, Chrissy
You are a better screen housekeeper than I am. My screen is so covered by files that you wouldn’t be able to see those swans.
I tend that way, too, which is why this is such a good background. Thanks very much, Judy
We’re so connected nowadays. Enjoy your Melbourne swans!
Thank you so much, Lindsey
Hi Derrick, the swan picture is very unusual. I am glad your ponds have filled. We have also being getting good rain for which I am immeasurably grateful.
I’m sure you are, Robbie. Thanks very much