tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526736757651414061.post8482796451790786860..comments2024-03-25T15:07:41.959+00:00Comments on Nigeness: Horse ChestnutsNigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13314891387515045404noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526736757651414061.post-82695248204092610222010-08-20T18:07:44.494+01:002010-08-20T18:07:44.494+01:00Spring seems to bring splendid and great variety o...Spring seems to bring splendid and great variety of trees, the The horse chestnut trees is the one I like most, because of its form and everything.Viagra Onlinehttp://www.safemeds.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526736757651414061.post-16012536338813868662009-04-24T20:26:00.000+01:002009-04-24T20:26:00.000+01:00Hate to say this Nige, recently had to fell two ch...Hate to say this Nige, recently had to fell two chestnuts, thirty five year olds, had developed dual trunks and become a bit of a liability, plenty more though, the bees love them, sitting under the chestnut can require ear defenders, this year has been a delight, Amalanchier, Spirea, Rhododendron now at their showiest, even the lowly bird cherry on the hill are showing off, the gorse is dazzling in full sun. All in all, a very good spring.maltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936465848907794425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526736757651414061.post-79311224205798719212009-04-24T12:32:00.000+01:002009-04-24T12:32:00.000+01:00never heard of this tissot chap, I just googled hi...never heard of this tissot chap, I just googled him, and yes - VERY victorian!! (including a wife who committed suicide to end her debilitating consumption! Such melodrama!)willhttp://www.ruminantics.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526736757651414061.post-68301611430603232712009-04-24T12:06:00.000+01:002009-04-24T12:06:00.000+01:00James Tissot -- one of my all-time favorite painte...James Tissot -- one of my all-time favorite painters. Oh, don't call him "slick" -- his best work was not; it was insightful.<br /><br />Horse chestnuts remind me of France, but now looking at your gorgeous photos, I'll associate 'em with England too.<br /><br />Oh, wish I were there. Well, in August -- if my husband ever gets on the stick and puts our trip together -- we will be somewhere in G.B. Can't wait!Susan B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526736757651414061.post-48987339411609489092009-04-24T11:52:00.000+01:002009-04-24T11:52:00.000+01:00You're so right Will, that's exactly it - and th...You're so right Will, that's exactly it - and that reminds me that there was one painter who captured that light-through-horsechestnut-leaves perfectly, so perfectly it became almost a trademark: Tissot (hugely fashionable, very slick and accomplished Victorian). <br />A good weekend to you too! If this weather breaks, I shall be seriously vexed....Nigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314891387515045404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2526736757651414061.post-83129023885761489602009-04-24T11:29:00.000+01:002009-04-24T11:29:00.000+01:00I like horse chestnuts too. I like the particular ...I like horse chestnuts too. I like the particular shade of green light that passes through their leaves as they first spread. It seems to make the air around the tree glow a beautiful caterpillar green. And later on it summer when the leaves are at their full extent, the tree offers a feeling of enveloping protection as you stand beneath the huge dark canopy<br /><br />So I suppose you could say I like the essence or soul of this of this tree even more than the tree itself. They are splendid trees.<br /><br />Have a good weekend!willhttp://www.ruminantics.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com