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Squeezing my left leg into the car, for a drive into the forest on this very dull day, was less painful again today. As I did so I admired the Félicité Perpétue rose facing me. This, and all the rest of today’s photographs were taken through the passenger seat window.
The planting in the lane opposite All Saints Church Milford on Sea was at its best.
Thinking that we might be rewarded with a sight of our first cygnets of the season, Jackie headed for Hatchet Pond, where this proved to be the case.
A rather high and mighty black-headed gull took exception to our presence.
Motley cattle roamed the woodland along Brockenhurst Road,
where foxglove flowers flourished.
This evening we dined on second helpings of the Forest Tandoori takeaway meal from two days ago.
I really love the black/white image 🙂
Many thanks maw. I took 3 shots before I could catch the open beak 🙂
It was worth the wait! 🙂
🙂 Thanks a lot, Merril
Yes, I agree – stunning – with the gloomy sky and the vertical lines.
thank you as well, Jodie
I cannot count the number of times I wanted to photograph a scene out of the car window but didn’t have a Jackie at the wheel. Lucky for us you do.
🙂 Many thanks, Mary
Window up or window down? And if up, do you press the lens against the glass? I have NO through – the- window technique.
I have taken plenty of photos through windows of moving vehicles and planes in flight. It depends on the light – always check reflections if windows are up.
And the cleanliness of the windows 🙂
Yes, finding a clean spot on a dirty window is an interesting exercise.
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Window down for these. Always preferable. Usually animals on the road through the windscreen.
Ah, excellent – thank you, both.
I knew cygnets are baby swans, but, I think, only from an earlier post of yours, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Jodie. These really looked very young. I have certainly used the term before
It’s not the first time you have expanded my vocabulary. : )
Great photographs from your mobile camera. Thank you, Derrick.
Thanks. very much, Roland
Great photo of the gull Derrick! And I love to see the babies of any animal and also the wild flowers. Glad to hear each day is getting easier!
Thank you very much, Pauline. I liked the gull, too, especially converted to B/W
Less pain is good to hear, Derrick. Great photos! I’m glad you got to see the cygnets.
Many thanks, Jill
Wonderful photos. It looks like you had a beautiful day, and great to hear your healing is progressing well.
Thanks very much, Merril
I’m enjoying your daily journeys Derrick, whether in the garden or out in the car. Good to hear the knee is becoming less painful.
Thanks very much, Jane
Those cygnets! Certainly worth getting into the car to see them. I have never seen swans in central Maine. Sigh.
Many thanks, Laurie
I adored your photos of the cygnets, you did well to take such lovely photos from the car window ….
Many thanks, Ivor
All lovely shots but the bird with the open beak, great timing! 🙂
Many thanks, Miriam. I was pleased with that
Wonder you didn’t get food poisoning.
Love all the animals. Flowers are pretty too:D
Put straight into the fridge those meals last a couple of days, OK, Brian. Many thanks
Gosh, those roses are lovely. and those country scenery is just amazing.
Many thanks, Arlene
I am a sure fired fan of cows wandering around like that. There is a calmness to them. And thanks for sending the cygnet ring.
🙂 Many thanks, Paol
Derrick,
You’re doing a great job taking these videos from the passenger seat of a car. Well done!
Thanks very much, Gary
Really great shots Derrick!
Many thanks, Val
Love these journeys you take us on! 🙂 <3 xo
Many thanks, Natalie X
Wow such pretty purple flowers! So glad you got out again!
Thanks very much, Lynn
how are you doing?
Better each day, but still surprisingly painful. Thanks for asking
The cygnets are beautiful.
Thanks very much, Drew
OH! Such beauty! And I love the baby swans!!! 🙂
YAY for outings!!! Thank you for taking us along with you!!!
HUGS!!! 🙂
Many thanks, Carolyn x
Sounds like you’re making progress! I’m just pleased that you’re getting out and about. Studly could barely leave the house when he had his knees replaced. He was kind of a wimp.
I can well understand Studly. It is such a shock how long it takes. Thanks a lot, Leslie
One small step for Derrick….
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I am pleased you took that beautiful photo of the roses and named the plant as Mum has that one in her garden and I’ve never known what it is called. Love the cygnets and the cattle in the wood.
Many thanks, Clare. Here is the story behind the name: https://derrickjknight.com/2015/06/25/felicite-perpetue/
Thank you so much, Derrick! I will pass the information on to Mum who will be delighted to know the origins of her rose and the story behind the name.
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Great photos – you are doing well at overcoming the challenges of the knee.
Many thanks, Quercus. I think you know it has all been rather a shock
Yes, it’s been a sudden change, but it will be worthwhile. 🙂
Thanks again, my friend