We drove through a deluge to shop at Lidl this morning. I began photographing raindrops on the car windows. Suddenly the skies cleared to make room for the sun, and while Jackie made the purchases I photographed the car park, and abandoned raindrops on windscreen.
Autumn leaves floated on the pools reflecting vehicles and overhead branches.
The now familiar fat raindrops, still dripping from the trees sent out their ever increasing circles on the surfaces of those deeper areas avoided by drivers
and passing shoppers pushing trolleys.
Rainwater streaked the trunks of ornamental trees.
This couple turned out to be Cherry and Rob, like-minded photography enthusiasts, with whom I enjoyed a delightful conversation swapping details of similar subjects we favour. Cherry had dropped one of her bags, which she had gathered up by the time
she reached a deeper pool.
Cloudy blue skies and the weak sun peeping through skeletal branches need only out of focus surface leaves to reveal their mirror images nature.
We had intended to follow with a forest drive, but I knew I had more than enough photographs in the Canon. As it is, I forced myself to cull 50%.
Along with the links to these pictures, SueW sent me one to
her straightened picture of my painting featured yesterday which I have added to that post.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s flavoursome chicken and vegetable stewp with fresh bread, followed by bread and butter pudding, with which she drank more of the Sauvignon Blanc and I drank more of the Malbec.
Wonderful pictures. Is steep a soup-stew kind of combo?
I mean stewp, danged autocorrect.
Yes – soup and stew, Pat. Thanks very much
You made the beat of a bad weather day!
Thanks very much, GP
I meant ‘best’, not ‘beat’, but I’m sure you knew that.
🙂
What a wonderous gallery, Derrick. You have turned a mundane soaking wet and ordinary parking lot into a visual treat.
Thank you so much, Maj
The upsidedown world you photographed gave me the shivers, but in a good way. Take care, Derrick! Someday you might fall through to the other side.
One day, for sure, Laurie. Thank you very much
I love photos like this, Derrick, photos of the real world around you. The reflected trees remind me of the Whomping Willow in the Harry Potter series. ❤️
Thank you so much, John
You are welcome. ☺️
You are a master of photographing reflections!!
Thank you very much, Janet
Sue is such a wonderful helper! I appreciate her so much! She’s helped me with understanding how to conquer some difficult WP problems! 🙂 ❤️
Derrick, your reflection photos are always so amazing! Creative! Beautiful! Artistic! A joy to look at!
Looks like the people, in the dark car, with the full trunk of shopping bags got a lot accomplished!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind words, Carolyn 🙂
You’re most welcome! 🙂 ❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn. Sue is so loyal, too. X
Yes! 🙂 ❤️
Interesting photos
Thanks very much, Sheree
I love the upside down tree reflections!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I love the tree reflection. It’s a great photography.
Thank you so much, Bridget
Lively reflection photos.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Derrick, These photos are brilliant.
I shall take more notice of my surroundings when I’m next in the supermarket carpark. Normally, I watch people and try to imagine where they live and what jobs they do. Not that I’m often sat in the car waiting, but sometimes I choose to stay put when Joss want to dash in for the odd item.
Often rich pickings, Sue. Thanks very much
Making the most of having some time on your hands.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
I haven’t been here for quite sometime and I missed your other posts.
Thank you very much, Arlene. I know it has been difficult for you
Wonderful reflections, Derrick! I enjoy shopping at Lidl. Ours has good prices on produce.
Thank you very much, Jill.
Fun with reflections! Makes me think of “Singing in the Rain.” Those last photos of the trees are fascinating!
Thank you so much, JoAnna
Derrick in a reflective mood – a good place to be! Your fourth photograph stands out for me: worth framing, I think 🙂
Thank you very much, Anne
Grey rainy days have their own beauty worthy of study. I love your painting, a perfect end to your post.
Thank you so much, Lavinia
You demonstrate that there is art and beauty in the most mundane of places, Derrick. I especially love that first shot. Next time I’m looking at the grey expanse of a wet car park I shall be reminded of you!
Thank you so much, Sandra
The reflections, especially the upside-down tree reflections are stunning, Derrick! Bread and Butter pudding sounds wonderful.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Wonderful photos of reflections. In the reflections we tend to find more accurate version of the reflector, or we see something we miss seeing on the reflector. I love it.
Thank you very much, Byung
I missed this post somehow! And you know how much I love puddle reflections. Wonderful shots!
Then I am extra pleased that you caught up, Merril. Thanks very much
You’re welcome. 🙂
The photos are very nice. I find rain drops fascinating.
HI Derrick, these are lovely pictures. I also enjoy taking photos of raindrops on windows and puddles with reflections.
Thanks very much, Robbie
Gorgeous reflections ☺️
Thank you very much, Ribana
In the 6th photo you captured a water droplet splash nicely! It’s a pleasure to me when someone spots my camera and that initiates a conversation. I’m glad you had that exchange with these two folks. As others mentioned, I think my faves here are the last three with the reflected tree.
Thank you very much, Crystal. I’m pleased you spotted the water droplet