Today the weather was bright, sunny, and somewhat cooler.
Jackie and I took a late afternoon forest drive.
A pair of mallards perched on the branches reflected in the first of these images from Pilley lake jumped off as I arrived, while a toy cow waited patiently for a bus.
A group of donkeys wandered along Jordans Lane
On a hill up Beaulieu Road a pony became silhouetted against the traffic.
Ponies cropped the moorland grass alongside Holmsley Road.
Later, I posted
This evening we all dined on Jackie’s tasty lemon chicken, sautéed potatoes and mixed veg; and crisp broccoli with which she drank Puglia Fiano 2021 and I drank Réserve Pierre Merlot 2021.
Gorgeous. I can only spot the mallards swimming over the silhouette of the branches, not actually standing on them. I may have missed them in the first picture. Dinner sounds wonderful. I will have to go eat my own leftovers shortly.
The ducks left their perch and scooted away just as I got there. Thank you very much, Pat
Very beautiful photos, Derrick, the reflections are so nice! It appears that a child left a toy behind, poor baby…
Thanks very much, John.
You’re welcome. ????
You had me standing on my head there until I realised what was up . . .and down.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
Wonderful reflections today.
Thanks very much, Sue
Sunshine at last Derrick, and I wondering what time your sunset at is the moment
Thanks very much, Ivor. About 4.35
Thanks … our is over 4 hours later …
A beautiful set of photos.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
You’ve outdone yourself with the reflection photos! Your header photo reminds me so much of Eeyore.
So it does, Liz. Thank you very much.
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Wow, I love these photos and your silhouette shot, lovely too. I am working on one now.
Thank you very much, Arlene
The first reflection of branches looks like a figure leaning in from the side with a heart shaped head. It’s always nice to see the ponies and donkeys.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Great work on the reflections, and silhouettes. Most plintiff photo of the day – the lonely toy cow. I hope it is reunited with its owner at some point.
Thanks very much, Quercus. I hope so too, which is why I left it there,
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I love that first photo. It’s mysterious. Eerie. OK is the house pick upside down or a reflection? The brown donkey is beautiful. Your meal sounds lovely. Jacky certainly knows how to make me feel hungry,
Thank you very much, Chrissy. The house is reflected
I have always enjoyed your reflective view of the world 🙂
Thank you very much, Anne
Picture !/6 is an intriguing one with a lovely heart formed by the reflections.
Thanks very much, John
Beautiful photos…each and every one! And your reflection photos are THE bestest! You know I love the donkey photos! Really, really hope that little cow got back to it’s family.
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
It seems like it’s been a while since you were out and about with blue sky. Beautiful reflection photos–I like all of them. Left behind toys always make me feel sad.
I love the donkeys. It’s still amazing to me that they (and the other animals) wander about in your part of the world.
Ah, my ponies and donkeys make a comeback! Thanks, Derrick!
Jackie’s lemon chicken sounds wonderful. It’s been years since I’ve had lemon chicken.
It’s always a joy to see the wildlife around your parts.
Wonderfully moody pictures, especially the pony silhouette.
I love donkeys – and have a fondness for silhouette photographs too. So thank you, Derrick! Cheers.
Lov the reflections.
Forest, lanes, mallards, donkeys and ponies! You definitely live in a very magical place.
An afternoon of reflecting on reflections, angled light, animals and forest scenes. I love these outings you and Jackie take in the forest.
It is warmer here now, though Old Man Winter still has time to hurl a few more storms at us. A balmy 53 degrees here at dawn with a full chorus of fine frogs still singing.
The reflection photos are amazing, Derrick. The top photo of the silhouetted pony is fabulous.
Fabulous reflection photos, especially the first one with its intricate interwoven branches.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Hi Derrick! I love that gnarly tree photo of Jackie’s… with the branch that curled into a heart shape. So cool! And of course, I always love seeing the donkeys. The toy cow waiting for the bus brought a smile. Thanks!
Thank you very much, Jan
I always love when you reward us with a picture of a donkey, Derrick!
Thank you very much, Barbara
It sounds like a lovely day ????????
A beautiful afternoon walk!
Thank you very much, Riba
I do love the knitting bombs