Last night I watched the recorded rugby World Cup match between Japan and Samoa; this morning those between New Zealand and Namibia, and between France and Tonga.
I then photographed some examples of our
nasturtiums, blooming until the first frost;
our generous begonias;
our varied dahlias;
our honesty seed pod medallions;
our hardier clematises such as this Polish Spirit;
and our roving Japanese anemones.
Nugget busied himself with his war cries up aloft
Early this evening we drove to Mudeford to catch the sunset.
While the sun was still well above the horizon, the meeting of the two currents between the quay and the Isle of Wight through up violent spray;
gulls glided overhead,
or perched on gravel.
A trio of elegant swans slaked their thirst in the
rippling water of the harbour.
A silhouetted couple left their bench and paused to study their photographs.
Another gentleman stood alongside another seat as the skies glowed gold
then dipped into a pastel palette when a bank of low cloud screened the sun
from silhouetted flying seabirds.
Later this evening we dined on Jackie’s luscious lamb jalfrezi and savoury rice topped with an omelette. She drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Brouilly.
You featured some of my favourite autumnal flowers today – and a lovely sunset too. Glad to see Nugget is keeping any and all intruders at bay, one can never be too careful 😀
Thanks very much, Pauline 🙂
So many gorgeous photos, Derrick. You’ve made it impossible to pick a favorite. Nugget is a great protector!
Thanks very much, Jill
Those beautiful sunset shots! What glorious colours, Derrick! We have had torrential rain almost all day today so your photos of the calm beauty in your garden have been a tonic; thank you.
I love shots of sunset (and sunrise). Yours are super!
Thanks very much, Sheree
I loved the mini-photo essay of day’s end at the harbor. The gull photos are my favorites, a study in silhouettes against a changing sky.
Another insightful comment, Liz. Thank you very much
I liked your series of seaside sunset shots. You made good use of your time there.
On another subject, occasionally what look like random large areas of white space have been appearing between sections of your recent posts.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal. I have noticed those blank sections on Jackie’s pc, but they don’t appear on my draft. Probably the revenge of WP for returning to the Classic editor. I can’t battle with them any more.
Amazing pics Derrick!
Thanks very much, Gary
Stunning photos again sir. The colours are majestic
Thank you very much, Gary. The light does it
Oh my…so beautiful colors! Wonderful pictures Derrick!
Thank you very much, Ribana
I love these water shots. I grew up spending summers on the New Jersey shore and I’ve only been once this year. I miss the water and the gulls!
Thank you very much, Barbara
Lovely colors great photos
Many thanks, More
You’re welcome
Lovely light in these photos. The honesty seed pod medallions are special to me. I heard they need a cooler climate and have some seeds I’ve saved for years. I took them to our place in the mountains but have not planted them yet. You’ve motivated me to do some research.
We have lots. Then, I suppose our climate is cooler – although warm for UK. Thanks very much, JoAnna
Those are breathtaking shots of the swan, the bench set against the ripples and then silhouettes by the dusk.
Very many thanks, Uma.
I love nasturtiums. I wish I had grown some this year. I enjoyed the photos of your day, as always, Derrick and Jackie!
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Love all the bird photos…but Nugget is my favourite! 🙂
Love the seed pod medallion photos! Oh, and the water and people (silhouettes) by sunset are gorgeous!
HUGS!!! and <3, Jackie and Derrick! 🙂
Many thanks, Carolyn X
Your early evening photos are splendid, Derrick. I especially like the silhouettesI
Thanks very much, Sue
your garden to Jackie and you is still beautifully bloomed, it’s a real pleasure to see all these beautiful photographs
Nice Monday to you both! (and to Nugget)
And to you, Yoshimi. Thanks very much
All wondrous shots again today.
You are both so blessed to have such unspoiled (largely 🙂 ) woodland and beachside areas so close by.
Great idea to take an evening drive to catch the Sunset.
Our sunsets have been frequently ‘spoiled’ of late by an almost total absence of cloud.
Did you notice Venus just above the horizon after the Sun set?
I didn’t notice Venus. Because there wasn’t much cloud I almost didn’t go looking for sunset. Thanks very much, Bob. We are so blessed – especially after a lifetime in London
I may post a pic i took for my blog a little later on! 🙂
I expect you would appreciate those things more after a big city like London.
Absolutely
Such beautiful photos. Your garden is a delight.
Thanks very much, LL/PS
The shots are great: more than all Wight, in fact!
Many thanks, Leslie – I won’t let the pun Needle me
Definitely a colorful autumn for you!
Many thanks, GP
Some captivating photos Derrick and your narration of them was magnificent. I am falling in love with your silhouette Photos.
Many thanks, Jerry
It looks as though fierce little Nugget takes his job seriously.
🙂 Thanks very much, Laurie
Long may the nasturtiums last!
Thanks very much, Helen
You do seem to have the most enjoyable days topped if with delicious meals, Derrick. Love the sunset shots. 😍
Thanks very much, Sylvia.
The flying bird shots are very atmospheric. I love the honesty seeds and am intrigued by the first nasturtium – it seems very stylised, as if a different species.
Yes. We inherited it and it comes up year after year
Such stunning photos, Derrick. I can’t pick a favorite, but I do like the meeting of the currents and the rippling water–more unusual shots. I know I’ve missed a few posts, I’ll try to go and catch up.
No pressure, Merril. I know you have been busy. Thanks very much
I love the swans and the roving Japanese anemones. Thank you for the gorgeous photos! Glad to see you had such a beautiful day. It was ccccold here until the clouds blew away and the sun finally peaked through.
Thank you very much, Jan
It’s difficult to chose which of your fabulous photos I loved more, Derrick: the splash of flower colors in your garden, the swans, or the sunset…
I’m just pleased you enjoyed them all, Dolly. Many thanks
As you have noticed, I am trying to catch up on your posts and enjoying them immensely, as always.
🙂