Today’s culling involved a few pictures from April 1969 – not these of Elizabeth feeding Matthew.
This afternoon we took forest drive.
Autumn leaves still clung to the trees along Holmsley Passage, where a few holly berries hung and trees were reflected in the rippling stream bubbling under the ford.
On Bisterne Close a mere handful of ponies, one wearing a bracken mask, wandered among the woodland
which Jackie photographed, including me.
Just before a somewhat cloud-obscured sunset I photographed a tree against the darkening sky.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s wholesome shepherd’s pie, firm flavoursome carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts with which I drank more of the Fleurie that involved opening another bottle.
That’s a nice camera, Derrick, you look very dressed up for a walk in the wood! I love the moody sky photos, beautiful! The tree with holes looks like the tree has a face! Shepard’s Pie sounds so delicious, Jackie, yum!
Thank you very much from each of us, John
You’re welcome, guys. 😊😊😊
Lovely pictures and another delicious sounding dinner.
Thank you very much, Pat
Some interesting tree trunks that could tell a tale or two 🙂
Thank you very much from each of us, Rosaliene
Great to see you out there snapping photos, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Ed
Beautiful photos, Jackie and Derrick!! You’ve captured autumn so wonderfully! 🙂
Those knobby and gnarly tree trunks have so much history, character, AND I can see things within them…like faces!
YAY! Welcome autumn! My fave season!
(((HUGS))) to you both!!! and ❤️❤️
Thank you very much from us both, Carolyn XX
The penultimate photo is my favorite. There is just something about it . . .
Thanks very much Liz. Another good choice
You’re welcome, Derrick.
That bracken mask must be annoying for the horse.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal. They never seem to shake off their decorations
Always love when you make an appearance Knight.
Thanks very much, Flow
I very much enjoyed these photos – the autumn leaves, the masked pony and the gnarly trunks looking like fantasy creatures. Thanks for sharing your forest!
Much appreciated, JoAnna
Those are beautiful scenes from the forest Drive, Derrick and Jackie. I especially love the pony with the bracken mask.
The other photo of Elizabeth and Matthew is not showing up tonight, and shows a broken link.
Thanks very much, Lavinia. A shame about the broken link – that happens quite a lot
Lovely photographs all – I really enjoy the gnarled tree trunks though.
Thanks v very much from each of us, Anna
Nice country scene Derrick. I used to bake Shepherd’s Pie but since I am diabetic, I am limiting my consumption of potato.
Thanks very much, Arlene
Beautiful woodland scenes
Thank you very much, Sheree
So many lovely photos from you and Jackie. I liked the masked pony and the simple beauty of the holly branch; the sunsets are beautiful. I guess you’re feeling better if you opened another bottle. A good thing.
Thank you so much from each of us, Merril
The glowing leaves, the holly berries, the gnarled trees, the reflection – a fantastic array of atmospheric shots today. You really are on form. Jackie’s shot of the vagrant in the forest is pretty good too. He seems to get in a lot of her shots. 🙂
Thank you very much from each of us, with accompanying laughter, Quercus
🙂 My pleasure.
A fine Autumn day Derrick and a good collection of pictures
Thanks very much, Andrew
The Bisterne Close pony is beautiful.
Thanks very much, GP
The bracken mask is funny. Odd placement of you along with the knots. 🙂
Thanks very much, Sherry
Lovely autumn photos, Derrick, especially the tree against the sky.
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I love the autumn images and the gnarled and nobbly trees.
Thank you very much from each of us, Sue
Your photos of Holmsley Passage are particuarly lovely, Derrick!
Thank you very much, Dale
A beautiful day!
Thank you very much, Riba
A lovely photo of Elizabeth.
Aren’t you scantily dressed for Autumn? (I would wear a coat, cap, and gloves…)
Another bottle of Fleurie? Goodness gracious. Mind the IRS doesn’t read your posts. You might be taxed…
Thanks very much, Brian. It is really not that cold yet
The clouded sunset photo is terrific, quite moody.
Thank you very much, Dolly