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Monday 4 November 2013

Sunrise, Sunset....

Here are a small selection of my favourite photos from last week's break in the New Forest...
Boats on the Beaulieu River - in early morning stillness after the storms had passed..
 
 
The hotel's landing stage and reflections of a deep blue sky..

 
Reflections further up the river as we walked to the little village of Beaulieu..

 
Peaceful lanes..

 
Sunset over the marina by the hotel...
 
 
..And a seriously dramatic sky (taken a few moments later)
 
 
Stormy skies over the Isle of Wight and the Needles...

 
..And the last sunset of the holiday at Lymington Marina..

 
I really didn't enjoy the transition back to work this morning.
The pupils were fairly grumpy too - I think we all wanted to be at home under our respective duvets!
After school we had a staff meeting about the latest changes to our pay and conditions.
Pay.... deteriorating (in real terms against the cost of living)
Conditions........!!!!!!!!
 
I've popped a couple of shells from the coast near Lymington next to my computer in my classroom.
A little reminder of the beauty of things when everything gets a bit complicated...
 


12 comments:

  1. It all looks wonderful. The river in your top photo looks like a mill pond, it's so still. Hope work gets better, I think things can get a bit depressing at this time of year but it won't be long now until the Christmas break.

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  2. Beautiful photo stroll, thanks so much for the share.
    Some of those boat reflection shots were just so incredibly beautiful and peaceful !

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  3. Oh Jan those photos are stunning and so glad you enjoyed your break x

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  4. Stunning photos--how can water be that still and quiet? I have shells near me also--when I look at them, I am transported back and can see visions of the sea--relaxes me. Sorry about the changes at school--it seems change is the only consistency in our lives.

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  5. I love your scenery. What a wonderful place to visit.

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  6. Beautiful photos it is such a lovely part of the country! What a good idea to put the shells on your desk to remind you of your lovely holiday:)

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  7. Your photos are stunning, it looks beautiful there. Sorry the first day back at work wasn't the best, hope it doesn't get any worse... only 7 weeks to Christmas hols!

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  8. Teachers have always been so grossly under paid... I just don't understand that!! I'm sorry if things are getting worse.
    Your photos are absolutely stunning though!
    Tammy xx

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  9. Wonderful pictures. The still water in the first one is so tranquil and peaceful looking. You have some very beautiful places to visit. Thanks for always sharing.
    Balisha

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  10. You have taken some gorgeous pictures Jan. Looks so peaceful.

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  11. Great photos - thanks so much for sharing them. -- Jan

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  12. Amazing photography!
    And beautiful scenery!
    Much love,
    Tammy x

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