Well they come in all shapes and sizes, but when first prized from the protective shells they really shine. The outer shell looks as though it could have been ripped off the back of a dinosaur, while the inside is a white cushion to protect this beautiful fruit. The leaves of the Horse Chestnut tree are large and distinctive, being grouped into a cluster and having serrated edges.
I hope you like the conker collection.
A Natural Shine
Brown Hues
Conker Collection
Green Dinosaur
Half Way
Leaf & Fruit
Cracked Open
Fallen Fruit
Meticulous Mick 
My fav is ‘Cracked Open’ – the sheen and grain on the conker is amazing. So who’s the champion in your house? 😉
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I’d say The Hound, or he thinks he is anyway. MM
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Magnificent Russets and Greens !
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That’s nature at this time of year for you, I simply pressed the shutter. MM 🍀
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Glad you did, but know it’s not that easy 😉
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What a lovely bunch of conkers !
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Thank you Cath, they are great when just out of the shells. MM 🍀
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A great collection of pictures of Conkers. Lovely 🙂
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Cheers Cath. MM 🍀
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What crisp clear photos…wonderful arrangement!
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Thank you Navery, glad you enjoyed. MM 🍀
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Wow… not only a joy to look at but a learning experience to boot! These are all new to me as here in Quebec I’ve never even seen any….
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Guess it is just the evergreens round your way. I have to say I love the deciduous trees, their changing colours, assorted fruit and bare winter limbs. MM 🍀
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Actually, no. We have loads of Maple trees so you want colour? Here’s where to find them! I showed your picture to my son who said: Oh yeah, I’ve seen those! Goes to show….
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Looking forward to your picture of the maples now. 😃
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Guess that will have to be soon!
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Lovely pics! I love them! ( and kastanjerna as we say in Swedish! )
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“Pulling chestnuts from the fire!”. Now I am sure that phrase will come in handy…😉
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Reblogged this on Oyia Brown.
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Thanks for the reblog
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Oh Wow! This collection brings out the child in me but how could anyone pierce these for a game of conkers??
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Ask a kid the same question. 😃
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