Very beautiful flowers. I didn't know anything about chestnuts. Thank you for showing us.
Mary MacADNski: These are not the chestnuts that are traditionally eaten in the southern US though I believe they are edible (not positive). The trees have large spiky blooms but I'd never looked closely before.
How does nature come up with these astounding displays? Grreat shot.
Mary MacADNski: Astounding is the right word, Michael. I'd climb one for a macro but the kidney doc said I couldn't climb trees or horse-back ride any more.
I always think that the blossom on the chestnut trees is so surprising. It seems so flambouyant for such a big, sturdy tree.
Mary MacADNski: I always had seen them from afar and the tree as a whole looks pretty with the tall spiked flowers. I'm glad I walked closer and looked up.
These flowers are beautiful and so delicate Mary. A first time for me. Great Capture!
Mary MacADNski: A first time for me too. I always had seen them from afar and the tree as a whole looks pretty with the tall spiked flowers. I'm glad I walked closer and looked up.
These flowers are so beautiful, in my village we have some chestnuts that bloom red....so nice.
You captured this very well, love the green background.
Mary MacADNski: Next year, Astrid, I'd love to see a photo of that bloom.
Lovely, lovely colours, Mary. Such a joy to see after your winter, I should imagine.
Mary MacADNski: Something is bugging me, Alan. We've watched each others weather this year and yours in Britain was way ahead of us in spring. I'd estimate a month to six weeks. Your daffs and tulips were that much earlier, as were your lilacs and other plants. Would you believe our strawberry season is exactly the same. I can't figure out why.
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