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Jackie and I visited Mum this afternoon. This was one of her bad days, as she had not slept last night. She perked up whilst we were with her, and is looking forward to seeing Danni and Andy tomorrow.
We headed straight to Mudeford as we left the hospital, and were in time to watch
dusk descending. Apart from a few poor shivering specimens standing forlornly on the car park tarmac, gannet-like gulls swooped, plummeted, pounced to snatch crabbers’ spoils on the quayside. The Isle of Wight was a high-speed train thrusting through turbulent waters. Across at the bay, the streaky setting sun feebly attempted to penetrate deep indigo clouds which eventually scudded off before a palette of pink and cyan.
This evening Jackie fed us on a rack of lamb; roast potatoes and butternut squash; crisp carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts; sautéed peppers, onions, and mushrooms; tasty gravy, and mint sauce. I drank Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, and the others didn’t.
These are such interesting, moody photos, Derrick. They make me think: it’s no wonder some earlier folks saw the twilight/gloaming/dusk as a liminal space between the earthly and the divine.
Good thought, Cynthia. Many thanks
Atmospheric and lovely.
Thanks you very much, Cindy
Brrrr! It looks chilly at yours – we also had a strong, cold wind today. Siddy and I had the accompaniment of some gulls this morning, a sure sign that things aren’t too calm out at sea. We were alerted to their presence by a loud ‘splat’ and a large white blob of well fed gull poop that landed five centimetres to the left of my left boot and maybe 20 centimetres from Siddy’s nose. We both came to an abrupt halt. He was a little perturbed by the unexpected offering and looked at it most suspiciously before carefully skirting around it and continuing on.
Thanks very much, Pauline. Actually it wasn’t as cold as it looked, although pretty breezy. I wore an open jacket and neither coat nor gloves, and sat facing the wind for some of the time. Thank goodness for those few centimetres
Beautiful photos, Derrick! Looks like Mother Nature was in a gloomy mood. But, still beautiful. 🙂 Your descriptions are lyrical and enjoyable to read! 🙂
HUGS to all, especially your Mum.
Very many thanks, Carolyn
Beautiful dusk!
Thanks very much, Rupali
Lovely photos, especially like how you captured the birds.
Thanks very much, Karen. Lots of the bird photos were deleted 🙂
Some nice photos there Derrick! steVe
Thanks very much, SteVe
lovely, and then your feast, of rack of lamb, roast potatoes etc etc.. yummmmmmmy
Thanks very much, Dymoon
lamb is not a met I have eaten often, maybe once or twice, I am told that when done properly it is delicious…. Being a felter I see sheep and think of their fleece =^_^=
I’m afraid lamb is my favourite
Some truly magical photos, wonderful.
Cold here as well, woke up to 34F
That is colder than us, Pleasant. Thanks very much
Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous!! 🙂
Many thanks, Dorinda
You’re welcome, Derrick
I’m sorry to hear about your Mum, Derrick. My Mum had a bad night in the ER last night, too. I hope you’re Mum is feeling better soon. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous photos!
Thanks very much, Jill. I hope both Mums will improve
Thanks, Derrick.
I have such fondness for sky photos, and these are truly lovely. I’m glad for the chance to enjoy them at leisure — thanks for posting them.
Many thanks, Linda. The skies seemed much more deeply dramatic than a blazing sunset
Your dinner sounds delicious. Glad you could perk your mum up a bit. Visits do that. 😳
Thanks very much, Sylvia
Tha analogy of Isle of Wight with a high speed train is fabulous and conveys the spectacle to the reader in all its glory.
Very many thanks, Uma. I’m pleased you liked it
Hi Derrick, I lost track of you when I changed to a new blog. I found you again via Widdershins. I’m glad I did. Your photos in this post are so peaceful and your description of the sunset so vivid. I’m wishing though that I could sit down to such a yummy dinner (though I might forego the Brussel Sprouts). All the best – Suzanne
Very pleased to see you back, Suzanne. Thank you very much
I love that picture of the grey waves.
I agree with you John, I loved the waves.
Excellent photos.
I’ve just posted a “dusky” picture as well. 🙂
Greetings,
rabirius.
Thanks very much, Rabirius
Those photographs are stunning 💛
Thank you very much, Cherryl
Sorry your mom was not feeling her best.
The photos are wonderful. I particularly like the movement of birds and water–and the light.
Thanks very much, Merril
What a beautiful ending to any day… Loved your captures Derrick and Lamb from Jackie and Butternut Squash….. … well what more could you ask for.. <3 Have a peaceful Sunday Derrick
Many thanks, Sue. You, too.
Wonderful photos of a windy and invigorating day, enjoyed by all, especially the gulls—couldn’t see any ducks, though!
🙂 Many thanks, Diana
Very atmospheric skies. I hope your Mum has a better night’s sleep tonight.
Thanks very much, Susan
Yes, dusk descents. Reminds me of two lines of a Chinese poem 夕陽無限好 只是近黃昏 The setting sun is forever beautiful/Only it is near the end of day.
Thanks very much, Mary
I see what you mean about the isle of Wight. 🙂 stunning shot. 🙂
Thanks very much, Widders
Another great selection – so much to look at in some of the photos.
Thank you very much, Quercus
I love these photos, the clouds, light and colors are just beautiful
Very many thanks, Lynn
So cool
That sea light is so luminous….I enjoy seeing the family chatting and trying to catch something–but what?… And I have to say that the number of veggies you enjoy is stupendous to me!
Thanks very much, Cynthia. The family were catching crabs
Beautiful photos and I love your description of the Isle of Wight!
Thanks very much, Clare. The light just prompted that