With the silence of the morning of warm sunshine belying the chill of the crisp air disturbed only by
the screeching of nesting jackdaws taking up their annual residence in the disused chimney pots, the flapping wings of wood pigeons engaged in the usual ceremonial ritual of chase and feigned refusal, and other males’ familiar courting cries of “U-ni-ted” resounding in the distance, I wandered among the garden shadows,
focussing on a variety which are entitled in the gallery.
Afterwards I recovered the pictures to the following posts:
The first of these required the Attempt Block Recovery route; the other two, Convert to Blocks. If nothing else, these variations keep my brain agile – sort of.
This afternoon, on a forest drive, attracted by the
collection of ancient steam rollers at the entrance to Springhill Nurseries on Shirley Holmes, I almost missed
the model driver and her equally glamorous passenger gracing the truck behind the largest rusting vehicle.
Becky and Ian joined us later and, with three mothers in our party on Mothers’ Day, we all dined at Lal Quilla, where we enjoyed the usual ambience, service, friendly staff, and excellent food. My main course was lamb pathia and I drank Kingfisher. I am now past detailing further details of who ate and drank what.
Great photos as always, Derrick, I would love to dine at Lal Quilla! ????????????
You would, indeed, John. Dillon has really enjoyed it. Thanks very much
It’s a long drive there though. ????
🙂
A friend who taught photography used a technique he called “24’s”. It involved taking 24 shots of the same object from different angles, and was originated when camera film was still in vogue — 24 shots was the smallest roll of color film one could buy. Your steam roller shots would make the beginning of a great “24!”
Thanks very much, Janet. The benefit of today, of course, is that we can take as many shots as we like without worrying about the cost of a new film.
I’ve been seeing posts from the UK all day, so happy Mother’s Day to the three mothers in your group. I’m sure it was a delicious dinner!
I really like the photo of the jackdaws, and I like how you caught so many different shadows. The “model driver” and passenger are something from a horror story. Creepy!
Merril, I agree with you about the creepiness factor of the truck mannikins.
I can almost hear their voices. . .
*shudder*
They are rather creepy, like those Victorian realistic baby dolls. Thanks very much, Merril
You’re welcome, Derrick. Yes, just like that.
ha ha Models indeed.
I’m pleased you got that, Chrissy 🙂 Thanks very much.
Happy Mother’s Day to ALL the moms in your family! ❤️ Especially to “new” mom Flo!
Happy Mother’s Day to Jackie, too!
Love the light and shadows artwork created by nature!
Good to see water-boy and an owl and OH! on the shadow-leaf in the tub! Beautiful!
HA on the model driver title! Glamorous passenger, indeed! Eek!
We used to have a neighbor who put a mannequin standing in a second floor window of their house around Halloween time. It was a bit creepy to see her looking down on! At first glance, she looked to real…too real!
(((HUGS)))
Oopy… down on us…and so, not to!
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
Looks like a lovely Mother’s Day was enjoyed by all. Great pictures.
Thank you very much, Pat
All road rollers seemed to be made in Kent when I was young, but perhaps this was because I lived in Kent.
Quite likely, Tootlepedal. Thanks very much
I love the ancient steam rollers photos.
Happy Mothers’ Day to Jackie and the other mothers in your family!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Happy Mother’s Day to Jackie and all of the mothers in your family, Derrick. Lovely photos today!
Thank you very much, Jill
Wonderful shadow shots and those models are, well… something else!
Happy Mother’s Day to the mums in your group. We have to wait till May 🙂
Thank you very much, Dale
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I enjoyed all the shadows. The model driver and her passenger seem lost among the rusty old vehicles. Maybe they took a wrong turn into the Twilight Zone. Happy Mother’s Day!
Thank you so much, JoAnna 🙂
A very intriguing collection of ‘shadowy’ photos Derrick …
Thanks very much, Ivor
Happy Mother’s Day to Jackie. Your garden photos are lovely Derrick!
Thanks very much, Arlene
I spent the day helping my son pack up his house in preparation for his move to Scotland – would far rather have enjoyed a day like yours!
I’ll bet. That is a long way, Anne. Thanks very much
I wonder if there’s a steam roller museum somewhere. It seems such a pity that they should just rust into dust.
Thanks a lot, John. Maybe they are creating their own
I hope the ladies had a lovely, relaxed Mothering Sunday.
I should know this, but I’m afraid I’ve forgotten the reason behind converting the ‘Classic’ Posts into Blocks!
It seems the easiest way to make it possible for readers to enlarge the pictures, and for me to add a header – with the bonus of tiled galleries. Otherwise if I click on a picture to do anything with it I get “Nothing Here”
It’s nice to see your garden, again. Can Spring be just around the corner? Keeping my fingers crossed.
Thanks very much, Steve
Your photos are gorgeous!
Have a lovely Monday, dear Derrick
Thank you very much, Luisa
You’re so welcome!
Wonderful pictures of early spring, especially the one of the curled leaf. But boy oh boy that mannequin is creepy. Nice for all the mothers to go out for a meal. A very happy Mother’s Day to them.
Thank you very much from us all, Laurie
I am going to go see what kind of bird is the jackdaw. I have only heard the word in Dylan Thomas’ poetry and never had the chance to see what it looks like. OK. Through the marvel of modern technology I have been and come back with the understanding that they look like little crows. Do they sound the same?
Yes – they are similar, Elizabeth. They have a reputation for stealing glittery objects
Great photos of the shadows in your garden!
Thanks very much, Aletta
Happy Mother’s Day to Jackie and the rest of the mothers in your family.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
That was a unique find, the model driver and passenger! I join Dolly in wishing a happy Mother’s Day to Jackie and all. Our Mother’s Day here is not until May 14th.
Thank you so much from us all, Lavinia
I so love those rusty vehicles. Their inflatable occupants remind me of that famous episode from Only Fools and Horses.
🙂 Thank you so much, Sheree
Shadows are fascinating!
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Beautiful opening discussion woven between your impressive photos, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
Happy Mother’s Day to Jackie, Becky, and Flo! xo
Thanks very much, Jodie – from us all
Wow! The model driver and her glamorous passenger in the vehicle are quite odd…
Thank you so much, Ribana
I like the photos of shadows and sunshine in your garden best. Your perspective adds intrigue and texture to the scenes. Good work on the blocks conversion.
Thanks very much, Crystal
Oh my, really? You are “… now past detailing … who ate and drank what” ?? But, that’s been your pattern for over a decade. You really expect us to let you stop there?? Putting that habit into the shadows now? Well, your shadow photos give that habit some beautiful hiding places.
Thank you so much, Jan. I was probably “tired and emotional”
We all get there sometimes. Rest well, my friend.