Ringwood Roundup

We had a really nice few days in later November so we decided to go out for a walk that also finished off a geocaching circuit we started in the summer. Here is Sue half way around – she is standing next to The Gallops at Whitsbury. This is where they train some very expensive racehorses. We had a picnic nearby and saw 3 deer in close-up.

 

I’ve led a couple of rambles recently – here is the group on the Maurice Barker bridge in the middle of the New Forest. Look for that special hat!

I recently bought a new camera, Lumix TZ10, for our trip to South Africa in the New Year. I decided that my other camera was too heavy and so needed one which is lightweight, but versatile.

On a sunny afternoon we went into Ringwood to take some test photos. Here are the results.

Coxstone Lane

 

Old Cottage Restaurant, West Street

This was taken at 25mm wide angle - below

Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

and this taken from the same position with the camera set to 300mm telephoto – pretty good I thought.

I had said to Sue that there was a surprise for her on the trip. I had to employ some delaying tactics so that we arrived at the new CHOCOLATE SHOP as it opened. Who’s reflection is in the window?

Guess who was there first customer – we enjoyed the chocolates in the evening.

Lyn and David came for a meal so this was an opportunity to test the indoor capabilities of the camera. This was taken without the flash – I couldn’t work out how to turn it on – I can now.

 

 

At the time of writing we haven’t been out in the car for 3 days. We have had the largest amount of snowfall here in Ringwood for 10 years.

The neighbours engaged in mortal combat in the close.

Thomas trying to land or take off. He’s been reading too much Harry Potter!

Sunday - the snow has gone and despite the grotty weather forecast we had blue skies and sunshine. We went off to Mudeford for a walk and a drink at the cafe. Here is Sue amongst the lobster pots, some of them from Peterhead (PD) in Scotland.

Small motor boat struggling against the out going flow of water from Christchurch Harbour.

That’s it for the time being – just hope the snow doesn’t come back.