Conkers

'When chestnuts are hanging above the school-yard,
They are little green sea-mines, spiky and hard.
But when they fall bursting and all the boys race,
Each shines like a jewel in a satin case.'
'Clive Sansom'
The first conkers of the season always remind me of this little rhyme found in a Ladybird children's book.
Thanks for looking, commenting and Faving my gerbera picture - it made the PP - whooppee!

[Junan Heath]

Beautiful capture! Chestnuts are so lovely! :)

[Netkonnexion]

This one made me smile. I love autumn and this is so indicative. Lovely.

[Shirley Banford]

Beautiful composition.

[Pat Knowles]

A little golden brown jewel!!!!

[Sue McCarter]

Ah yes - conker (and chestnut) time. It does bring back memories :-))

[Paul Godfrey]

Nice seasonal shot

[carol white]

Lovely autumn shot!!

[Rosie Kind]

Lovely shot Judith

[Phil Howcroft]

i love the shininess of your conker judith

[bmnorthernlight]

beautiful!

[klh]

Three great things about this photo:
1) the leaves look like potato chips 2) the nut appears to be wearing a crown 3) they have a funny name. Are they chestnuts?

[Judith Johnson]

@klh Thanks for your comments. I agree about the crown, I never noticed that. Yes they are chestnuts but not the sweet variety which is made into flour, and are often roasted at Christmas time.

[Judith Johnson]

@netkonnexion Thanks for your comments - much appreciated from a professional photographer!

[Steve Hollingsworth]

Very rare this year too ... not seen any myself due to all the wet weather ... really nice shot Judith