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A glance at the sitting room floor this morning
set me chasing shadows, there;
across the kitchen table
and floor;
on the patio;
along the Gazebo Path;
beside the Cryptomeria Bed;
across the grass;
beside the outlet for the heating system steam;
along the Head Gardener’s Walk,
and the Brick Path.
Normally I work hard to exclude my own shadow, but it wouldn’t go away.
Late this afternoon we drove out to Mudeford, where
the Isle of Wight and The Needles benefited from the clear light,
as did holiday homes and beach huts.
Two gentlemen wheeled their boat onto dry land.
Distant rain clouds released their precipitation,
while those over the harbour displayed silver linings.
We motored on into the forest. Sheep in a field alongside Snails Lane, Ringwood, basked in the last rays of the sun.
By the time we reached Abbotswell
dusk had arrived
bringing a pink trim
to soft mink clouds.
This evening we dined on succulent pork chops served with tasty Lincolnshire pork sausages on a bed of mushrooms, peppers, and mushrooms; cauliflower in cheese sauce; mashed potato and swede; and green beans. Jackie drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the malbec.
Always such a visual treat to see life’s journey through your eyes Derrick.
Many thanks, Miriam
Great idea to ‘chase shadows’ around your house and garden. Provided some excellent images. Must give that idea ‘a go’.
I look forward to it, Roland. Thanks a lot
Haha, I’m glad you’re still able to cast a shadow Derrick, I think life without a shadow would be a bit ghostly
Indeed! 🙂
Thanks, Dina
🙂
🙂 Thanks a lot, Ivor
*soft mink clouds* … such a perfect descriptive
Thanks very much, Osyth
Which just goes to show that “to cast a shadow” over things is not always a bad thing.
Many thanks, Bruce
Great concept with the shadows. Excellent shot of the Isle of Wight and The Needles.
Many thanks, Oglach
Lovely shadow work, Derrick.
Cheers!
Thanks very much, Dina
On this cloudy day, I searched our house for some warmth from the sun. All I had to do was come here. Lovely post, Derrick.
Happy to provide some sunshine, Jill. Many thanks
What gorgeous dusk photos
Many thanks, Lynn
That’s a great shot of Isle of Wight. What a lovely day to chase shadows in.
Many thanks, Lisa
I never realized you were so tall. Obviously you don’t have much to do with your time. Chasing shadows indeed. For a grown man ? Ridiculous, can’t Jackie find something more useful for you to do?
Like that shot of the Isle of White, looks like a great diesel loco thundering along.
Thanks very much, Brian. Good idea about the loco.
My shadow is my best feature.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Leslie
I love your shadow shots. and that dust scene….beautiful.
Many thanks, Arlene
Poetic and surreal. How could the main protagonist be pushed out of the frame in the game of shadows? I liked the little parade of the sheep, and I loved the silhouetted clouds in the dusk. Carry on, Derrick!
Will do, Uma. Many thanks
So nice to see those sheep with their tails intact. 🙂
It was, Widders. Many thanks
Sheep look like clouds on legs.
An excellent essay on shadows. Now I’ll have to try and emulate you, Derrick. It is an idea I hadn’t though off.
Thanks a lot Paol
It is definitely the time of year for shadows. Beautifully done, Derrick.
I thought the distant rain cloud shot was so cool, and I the pink trimmed and “mink cloud” shots are beautiful.
Many thanks, Merril
Every click is exquisitely executed – shadowy click just is immaculate in itself. Thanks sharing.
You really captured the beauty of late-autumn light in this post Derrick.
Many thanks, Brenda
Beautiful shadow captures, Derrick!
Many thanks, Amy
Your cloud pictures are the best I’ve seen. Abbotswell, and the last shot are my favorites!
Many thanks, Diane
Loved the rain storm photos and the sheep with tails.
Many thanks, Quercus
Beautiful photos of the shadows that won’t go away, Derrick 🙂 They remind me that where there is light, there will always be shadows. While waiting for the bus on a bright sunny day, I find relief in the shadow of the palm tree near the bus stop.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
What a day, captured beautifully.
That sun! It’s hard not to chase it down, and I’m glad you included your shadow, ,too
Many thanks, Laurie 🙂
The rain showers in the distance, the sheep and the clear view of the Isle of Wight are my favourites today amongst so many excellent photos.
Very many thanks, Clare
Beautiful picture-poetry of shadows.
Thanks very much, Byung
Lovely light and shadows … and sheep too!
Many thanks, Val
I liked the beautiful shadows in yours and Jackie’s home. I enjoyed how you kept on going outside taking more shadows.
The skies with bright neon-edged clouds were stunning, Derrick.
This post of yours about shadows and light was just read, late on Sunday. I set up a pre-scheduled post about the reason our Thanksgiving wasn’t very happy. This included elements of light (on my post as happy) and shadows (dark, sad, depressed).
Many thanks, Robin. Will read about your light and shadows.
You get some spectacular photos, Derrick, and I especially love the molten rim on those clouds in the last one. Have you ever captured a green ray effect?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_flash
Thanks a lot, Lavinia. I’ve never seen a green ray effect. Thanks very much for the link, which says it is more likely to be seen in clear air. As I tend to prefer sunsets in clouds I have less chance. I’ll look out for it now
Chasing shadows is fascinating, I must try it once 😊
🙂 Thanks very much, Lakshmi