Well this got the Hound hopping and he did not wish to mess with those prickly orbs. Just shows how clever nature can be at protecting its own.
On the way to the post box the sun was shining and a few shots were taken of these autumnal gifts. With the letter safely posted, the heavens literally opened. Five minutes later, the sun was shining once more and the fruit now had added sparkle.
So from a very changeable day I bring you Sweet Chestnuts, before and after the rain.
Sunbathing
Abundance
Out in the Open
Downpour
After the Rain
Spikes Alive
Eye on the World
Beaded
I hope by now you are not sick of the autumn fruits, but I think nature can be just amazing.
Meticulous Mick 
Again, beautifully composed. Nothing says winter more than chestnuts, we used to have them all the time when I was a kid, but I can’t remember the last time I had any.
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Thanks so much for the complements and I am glad you liked the photographs. The smell of them on the street corner is great. Enjoy the week. MM 🍀
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Perfect autumn colours Mick, really nicely captured. Which camera/lens combination do you use for these?
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Canon 550d with the 100mm Macro lens. 😀 On this occasion I remembered the chestnuts and just thought the macro lens would be best to pick up the detail so only took the one lens. 🍀
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Thanks Mick – I definitely need a 100mm macro – lovely results
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Along with my 10-22mm wide angle this is my favourite lens. 😃
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This is great…I am a fan of the chestnut, and now I can see it in its natural state…thanks for the wonderful photos!
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No, thank you for taking time to stop, like and comment as well. It is so appreciated and glad to know that you like it. If I had no feedback I wouldn’t have a clue what people liked and didn’t like. So thank YOU, MM 🍀
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I had no idea that chestnuts looked like that…. *mind blown*
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just remember these are the sweet chestnuts, the horse chestnuts (conkers) look a bit different, less spiky. Will be taking a trip to your own site shortly. MM 🍀
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Your photos ALWAYS are a treat! I look forward to your updates.
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that is great to hear Weggie Boy, really appreciated. MM 🍀
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*liking* this so very much….
More please, Sir.
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Brilliant to hear and will see what we can do in the line of more Autumn photos. MM 🍀
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The shots of the raindrops on the chestnuts are amazing, MM! What your nature pictures have done for me is to make me appreciate everything in the outside world so much more — to find beauty in the smallest things. I usually concentrate so much on people that sometimes I forget nature, which is where my soul sings and finds refuge. Thank you.
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Yet you come across as someone who is so in touch with nature and the world. What you have written is really satisfying as most of the time I don’t go out with a shot in mind but go and see what takes my fancy and most of the time it will be something small, ordinary yet beautiful. Realy good to hear you appreciate it Theresa. MM 💚
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Wow – I come across as “someone so in touch with nature and the world…” What’s that saying – “you can fool some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time?” I’m glad I sound like things are together – maybe I’ll dream that into reality! I enjoy the repartee across the ocean, MM. Be well.
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Sick of them? No way! You brighten up my every morning… I open up the computer looking forward to whatever delights you share!
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That is so. so nice to hear Dale, and has really made me smile big time. MM 😀
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Lovely photos, all of them. The light after the rain is amazing… and the raindrops on the chestnuts, so beautiful!
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Thanks Elina, your comments are always welcome, including when correcting me. 😀 👍
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🙂
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Mick, your pics are just Amazing- no we dont get sick of looking at your Beautiful pics!
Keep posting them!
Have a great thursday!
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just back from a trip to Limerick and the veggie patch and am thrilled to get such a glowing feedback. Really is great of you and appreciated. MM 🍀
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