Acorns

I am staying with Louise at the moment and went for a walk between Walters Ash, where she lives, and the next village, Lacey Green.

I was so excited to see an abundance of acorns on the trees. It's not the sharpest of photos but I was shooting well above my head in a strong breeze.

As a child I was always told that fairies used the acorn cups to drink tea. Now I am grown up I tell that to my grandchildren and perpetuate the myth.

I can't post another one of Princess Holly yet ( http://365project.org/fishers/365/2013-09-16 )

Katharine

[Graham Thresher]

A super capture.

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful sign of autumn . Great capture of the leafs and ``Eikels`` (Dutch)

[Gayanne Campbell]

Great find, and even if it was way above your head, you still caught some great detail on the acorns. This is awesome.

[Laura J.]

What a wonderful little story! Good to keep the magic alive.
Nice shot, especially with the wind.

[bkb in the city]

Nice shot. Interesting to see them at this stage

[Fisher Family]

@thresheg Thank you.I am aware it could have been better. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula Thank you. Another wonderful word for my collection,. I hope I am pronouncing it correctly in my head. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@zenna Thank you. I usually wait until they are nearer my height before snapping them, but they are past their best then. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@helixconcepts Thanks. I like to keep these little stories alive. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity Thanks. They are usually on the ground before I manage to take their picture. Katharine

[Molly]

A nice close-up of these signs of autumn. My great aunt used to tell me this story too!

[MaryAnn]

Lovely symbol of fall, complete with a story I can tell my future grandchildren. :) thank you!

[Therese]

Lovely shot... and that's a really cute myth to pass on down the generations! :)

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin I'm glad I am not the only one to have heard this myth. It would be a shame if they disappeared. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@mam Thank you. I like to collect both acorns and conkers. I was especially pleased as a child if I managed to get one complete with its cup. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid Thank you. I'm glad you liked the photo and the story. Katharine