An arboreal casualty of the recent gales with its sawn branches along New Lane has almost obliterated
a sign warning of riders on the road.
Some equestriennes, like this woman crossing Wootton Common, were out on the moors, perhaps skirting the Remembrance Day parades.
Colourful autumn landscapes flanked Lyndhurst Road,
further along which, fenced woodland to our left had suffered more fallen branches;
to our right stretched fields on which distant domesticated horses grazed;
forest ponies with one growing foal enjoyed the freedom of the road and its verges,
beyond which a variety of cattle basked in the balmy weather as I stood without the need of a jacket.
As we neared Burley a pair of Oxford Sandy and Black pigs snuffling for mast brought intrigued drivers to a watching standstill.
Even as we neared midday the Holmsley Passage landscape
bore twinkling, lingering, dewdrops.
A trio of the many cyclists enjoying the weather crossed the junction with the disused train track, its path one of the consequences of the Beeching era.
Those commemorated at the Remembrance Day parades mentioned above would never enjoy such post-war autumnal days.
This evening we dined on succulent roast chicken; flavoursome sage and onion stuffing; crisp Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes; crunchy carrots; firm cauliflower and broccoli; tender runner and green beans; and meaty gravy, with which I drank more of the Cabernet Sauvignon, Jackie drank diet cola, and Flo drank water.
Your autumnal landscape looks very peaceful in these photos.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The landscape is beautiful there at this time of year! Wonderful. Jackie’s dinner sounds very delicious, Derrick. ☺️🇬🇧
Beautiful pictures.
Thank you very much, Eunice
You are welcome.
What a beautiful day you have pictured. Thank you for sharing.
Much appreciated, Chrissy
Beautiful pictures. Love the piggies.
Thank you very much, Pat
Autumn is beautiful! And you have captured it’s beauty so wonderfully in your photos! Peace is the first word that comes to mind as I look at them! 🙂
(((HUGS)))
❤️🍂💛🍂🧡
PS… “Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all.” – Stanley Horowitz
Thank you very much, Carolyn. A very apt quotation X
I wonder if the domesticated horses and the wilder ones ever inter-react?
They never seem too, John, but that may be because they are kept apart. Thanks very much
The countryside looks very peaceful but decidedly autumnal
Thank you very much, Sheree
A beautiful set of pictures today. Your frost was in stark contrast to our 14 degrees.
I’m afraid my imagination was running away with me – that was dew at 12 degrees. Now corrected. Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
We are poles apart Derrick, you are enjoying a balmy autumn, and here I am waiting for a break in the wet and windy day, to take Frankie for a walkie …
I hope your weather eases soon, Ivor. Cheers
A few more days to go yet …
Lovely, peaceful scenes Derrick.
Thanks very much, Cindy
Magnificent trees, adorable ponies, and a happy pig. I’m glad you’re having some pleasant autumnal weather.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
Beautiful autumnal photos. Even the ponies and the pig seem to enjoy the season.
Thank you very much, Byung
Still some colours, nice. Ours is all gone.
Thank you very much, Rupali
You have selected some very beautiful, colourful scenes that project serenity despite the aftermath of stormy weather.
Thank you very much, Anne
Dinner sounds delicious!
The autumnal images are always a treat to see.
Although we’re not quite as warm as you, I am amazed at how mild the weather is. My memories of standing at the Cenotaph on previous Remembrance Sundays are always of wearing hat and gloves and a warm coat.
This year I gave the cenotaph a miss.
Thanks very much, Sue. Probably sensible to miss the Cenotaph in the circumstances
Picture-perfect images, Derrick!!
Thank you very much, GP
Beautiful images.
Thank you very much, Andy
Beautiful photos! The autumn landscape has gorgeous colors!
Thank you very much, Ribana
I see oak leaves. The pigs must lo e the acorns.
That is right, Sherry. Thank you very much
Such beautiful autumnal scenes with lovely autumnal light, and a poignant comment about those memorialized.
Thank you very much, Merril
You captured some of nature’s finest moments, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
What beautiful autumn photos, Derrick and Jackie! The angled light lends it own dimension to the scene. Thank you for including pig and ponies, too. 🙂
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia
Ah, yes, images are breathtaking! Your words are eloquent and lyrical. I may steal your line here: twinkling, lingering, dewdrops.
You would be very welcome, Rose. Thank you so much.
What a lovely experience going with you on this little trip!
Thank you very much, Luanne
Posing ponies plus pigs. Perfect!
Neat comment, Laurie. Thanks very much
There is a pastoral quality to these autumnal landscapes.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
the photo with the winding tarmac sealed road and the autumnal trees along with the next photo – calendar worthy
Thank you so much, Catherine