34 days.

As Christmas approaches the clumps of mistletoe are forming on the trees in readiness. As they extract water and nutrients from the host plant perhaps they are a parable of the way consumerist Christmas has developed. But we all wonder what Christmas will be like this year in the midst of the pandemic.

[Kerri Michaels]

Cool

[Esther Rosenberg]

What a cool looking tree with all the clumps of mistletoes.

[Babs]

I guess there won't be too many people kissing under the mistletoe this year.

[Speedwell]

Yes, still new things to see when all the leaves have fallen!

[Patricia McPhail]

I didn't know this was how mistletoe grows - I'd love to see that close up!

[bkb in the city]

Very cool

[Diana]

Beautiful shot and great narrative.

[Santina]

beautiful image, I discovered for some years how mistletoe grows, it is a parasitic plant that grows on other trees

[FBailey]

Amazing sight - I should think it's quite safe there too

[Kerry McCarthy]

Very interesting, I never saw this and never thought about where mistletoe came from. Love learning new things! I'm afraid kissing under the mistletoe won't be part of Christmas this year for many.

[Helen Jane]

i like your analogy. A fine tree though.

[John]

Amazing, and such a stunning sky.