Today’s brighter and dry morning greyed over during our afternoon forest drive, as the rain set in again.
Swans and gulls took advantage of the swollen pond on Hatchet Moor. The last two swans and the gull in this gallery are Jackie’s work.
Coots foraged on the bank.
Mallards occupied this reflecting pool at East Boldre. The last of this set is Jackie’s.
She also produced these images of the reflected lichen covered branch and last year’s blackberries, while I focussed on
ponies among burnt bracken.
This evening we all dined on Jackie’s penne Bolognaise sprinkled with Parmesan cheese; she drank more of the Malvasia and I finished the Shiraz.
Nice to have a bit of sun–delightful pictures and meal.
Thanks very much, Pat
I particularly like the reflected tree branches.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
You made the most of a beautiful day grey overcast or otherwise, your photos beautiful as always <3
Thank you so much, Sue
I’m glad that you had at least some sunshine, guys. Lovely photos! ❤️????????????
Thanks very much, John
I especially like the swan gallery by you and Jackie, and the mallards in the reflection pool.
Thanks very much from each of us, Merril
You’re both welcome!
A Haiku for you Derrick
Cyclops?
Only one sunspot
In between many raindrops
Who will make it stop?
I particularly enjoyed the swans and ponds sequence.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
A drizzly grey day, but you and Jackie found many things of interest to share. The moorhens look like they have found some tasty treats among the grass. It won’t be long now before the ponies’ shaggy wet winter coats become short and sleek again with warmer weather. The animals endure much in the wet and cold.
Thank you so much from us both, Lavinia
Hi, Derrick – YOu seem to get even more rain than we do — and that’s a lot of rain. You and Jackie do have the talent to photograph is beautifully!
Thank you very much from each of us, Donna
Majestic swans. Love your photos Derrick.
Thank you very much, Arlene
Beautiful photos of swans! Two very talented photographers.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Wonderful photos, Derrick! I especially like the reflecting branches and the swans.
Thank you very much, Ed
A nice collection. The swans are quite beautiful with their white color contrasting against the darker shades.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Beautiful. You and Jackie created beautiful galleries.
Thank you very much from us both, Chrissy
The swans gallery is amazing, I love the reflections on the water too.
Thank you very much, Aletta
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As we do not see them here, I enjoyed seeing the swans.
Thanks very much, Anne
Lovely captures.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Oh! So beautiful and brilliant, Jackie and Derrick! You two are so great at bird photos, animal photos, and reflection photos! 🙂 🙂 They are smile-bringers!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much from each of us Carolyn XX
Lovely images and I’m so glad that the weather was kinder to you.
Your post is very similar to the one I have scheduled for tomorrow. Not the ponies, just the waterfowl. I might edit mine and save the bulk of it for a later date; two for the price of one! 🙂
Thanks very much, Sue
It has been a damp start to 2024 for sure. Golf course closed again.
Here too with golf. Thanks a lot, Andrew
Lovely photography of the swans and ducks
Thanks very much, Geetha
Beautiful phots of the swans and mallards.
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Great images, as ever!!!
Thank you very much, Luisa
You’re most welcome!
Beautiful photos.
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
At least the swans, gulls, and mallards are happy with all that water 🙂
Indeed. Thanks very much, Rosaliene
I appreciated the burst of yellow over the water. I would call it Scotch Broom, but in Ireland I think they called it Gorse? I always love reflections in water, and those coots look like interesting birds.
Yes, gorse here, too, Crystal. Thank you very much
I love those Mallards at East Boldre… beautiful birds! We live on Mallards Roost Rd, you know? I have a special affection for those ducks! Great photo!
Thanks very much, Jan. I didn’t know
Terrific reflection photos.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Wonderfully watery
Thanks very much, Sheree
What a beautiful swan! Gorgeous photos!
Thank you very much, Riba