When I ventured out into the early chilly spring sunshine to photograph the shadows it cast on the western fence I had no idea that this would be
the last I would see of it today.
This afternoon I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2022/03/05/a-knights-tale-110-banknotes-and-phonecards/
We dined this evening on further portions of Jackie’s pasta arrabbiata with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Appassimento.
Whimsical and creative Derrick.
Thank you very much, Cindy – nice comment
Lovely! ❤️
Thanks very much, John
Did you mean spring? We have had days like that, where the morning sun is strong, but short lived. Today we never saw the sun, and possibly may not until near sundown. That has been the trend of late. If we are lucky, the last golden beams will close the day.
Thanks very much, Lavinia. I did mean spring – it was very autumnal in feeling. Now corrected
The nip is still in the air. 🙂
Great pictures and what Lavinia asked…;) It beautiful sunny day here in Central Virginia–got to the low 60s today, upper 70s tomorrow, and almost 80 on Monday–then back to our standard mid-low 50s after that.
Thanks very much, Pat. Now corrected
Thanks, Derrick. Don’t you hate when that happens?
Yes – but someone always lets me know 🙂
I enjoyed your shadow studies. There is something about light and shadow that is ending fascinating. My favorite out of the group is the header photo.
Thanks very much, Liz. I’m pleased you chose it, too
You’re most welcome, Derrick.
I was doing the same thing with shadows yesterday. 😀 I think my favorite is the first in the gallery with the bucket.
Thanks very much, Merril. That is the scene that took me outside
Wonderful!
Perhaps tomorrow will be a brighter day.
We’ll see. Thanks very much, Chrissy
Out of the shadows a haiku evolves …
“Tomorrow’s Shadows”
Shadows of today
Preceed tomorrow’s darkest clouds
Silhouettes of doom
Thanks very much, Ivor – a good one
I love seeing shadows, I always have the urge to sit down with black paper and scissors and create shadow pictures just like we used to. These days though, we’d probably find a digital way to do that.
I expect so, Sue. Thank you very much
Lovely photos today, Derrick. The header is beautiful.
Thank you very much, Jill
I love the first photo. The bucket hanging from the shadow tree. Very cool!
That is the sight that took me outside, Bridget. Thank you very much
This is a wonderful set of shadows!
Thank you very much, Janet
Our sun persisted all day but I didn’t find such fine shadows as you.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal. I was pleased I had forced myself to nip out.
I definitely took a bit of a shock…decided you were showing us last year’s photographs as I know you could fly to the southern hemisphere where it’s definitely become Autumn especially early morning…
Fascinating, Catherine. Thank you very much
Now I realise my error – and corrected it 🙂
Amazing photos. Frame worthy.
I’m pleased you think so, Leslie. Thanks very much
That first photo! Oh my!
I can tell you enjoyed capturing these shadows. I especially like the shadows and light on the daffodils and the flax.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
I enjoy the play of light and shadow and you have shown us some very fine examples of this. Were you confined to barracks? I hope this was not because Jackie felt too under the weather for an outing.
Thank you very much Anne. Insightful as ever. It was a worse day for Jackie
Those are very interesting pictures. The cutout looks better in the silhouette; the owl is so cute! You have extracted a goodly number of shadows from a truant sun.
Thank you very much, Uma
so nice – shadows and seasonal nature
Thanks very much, Yvette
Luckily you made the most of it Derrick
Thanks a lot, Sheree
I like your shadow photographs
Thanks very much, Sherry. Your opinion is important
You made great artistic use of the sunlight. Sending my get well wishes to Jackie! I hope she’s feeling better today.
Thank you very much, Susan. This is the best day yet
That’s good news.
Love those shadows! Especially the tree with the bucket and the one with the spirals.
Thank you very much, Laurie. I began with the tree and bucket
The shadows add a magical touch to your photos.
Thank you so much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I’m so sorry this is a worse day for Jackie. She is feeling the darkness of the shadows, I imagine. Please give her our love and tell her we are praying for her health and for your sunny day tomorrow. <3 <3
Thank you so much from us both, Jan XX
I’m glad to read that Jackie’s feeling a bit better. These things do take time. I loved your shadow photos. They remind me of a poem from childhood: Robert Louis Stevenson’s “My Shadow.” Like so many his poems, that one’s stayed with me over the years.
Thanks very much, Linda. I hadn’t seen that amusing poem before. When she was little Jessica had a dog called Shadow
This is a fantastically whimsical set of photos, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Dolly
Beautiful photos!
Thank you very much, Ribana