Wednesday 27 April 2011

Green

I could never understand why people referred to England as a green and pleasant land, that is until we left! Whilst Denmark is a darker green, with lots of blues, browns and yellows inbetween, England is definitely green, a glorious bright and vibrant green! Even it's biggest cities are packed with trees and parks, and it really is a different shade to anywhere else I have been...

I took this picture of one of my most favourite things, in my mother's village at the weekend (more of our trip home later!). This magnificent chestnut tree, the biggest for miles around, stands proud in the corner of the churchyard. I wonder how many weddings, christenings and funerals it has witnessed over the years? I did give it a hug on the way out...no really!



29 comments:

  1. Oh that's just lovely. The green and pleasant land is what I love most about this quirky country of ours.

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  2. looks like a lovely tree! looking forward to hearing more about your trip :-)

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  3. Thank you Amberjas! Me too!

    Thanks MMM, will get down to writing about it later... now to unpack! :) Emma

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  4. That is one huge trunk and beautiful folage. I'm sure it has a tale or two to tell!!

    I understand your thoughts on the differences in green. I am from Sydney where it is more olive & gum green but I'm living in Japan where it is that lush vibrant green....so so different

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  5. That is a gorgeous photograph, you've got to hand it to Mother Nature

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  6. @achan, thanks for your comment! It's really noticeable isn't it :)

    @theboyandme glad you like it! She is pretty clever isn't she!

    @clairejustine, thank you, very kind of you to say so (and thanks for the follow too!)... :)

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  7. Oh just gorgeous! It is amazing what we take for granted when it is on our doorstep, and it is only when taken away you appreciate for all it's beauty. Great poat. x

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  8. That is one amazing tree, imagine the stories it would be able to tell..

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  9. @Multiplemummy, it is indeed! Thank you! :)

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  10. @frankiep I know, the village she lives in is very old with families that have lived there for hundreds of years, I bet it could tell some great tales!!

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  11. wow the colours in this are amazing. Truly stunning picture. x

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  12. I do love big old trees.
    Glad you gave him a hug, he's probably been waiting years for one :) (he does look like a he)

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  13. Thanks Overthehillmum, I think he looks like a he too :)

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  14. That is a grand old tree, well worth a sneaky hug!

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  15. @ElleandBelle, thank you! He was indeed!

    @Herding Cats - very kind of you to say so :)

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  16. What a great photo. I love the angle at which you have taken it, give's the picture great height!

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  17. Thanks mummyneeds, it is so huge taking a pic from the side wouldn't have done it justice! :)

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  18. I believe you hugged the tree! I would have done too! Thanks for the pimms tip!

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  19. @Windmill Tales, a very nice hug it was too! It is hereditary apparently, my son (AKA stick boy for his penchant for collecting sticks and constantly dragging them around), is also rather fond of it! Hope you are 100% fit now!

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  20. I love wondering about the things that have happened at the feet of old trees. Lovely green. x

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  21. How on earth did you get your arms around that monster to hug it?

    Great pic. Thanks for the comment on my Northern Lights pics - they are amazing aren't they? :)

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  22. Lovely tree! So glad you had a good trip back home.

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  23. @SAHM, I did my very best! You are welcome, they are stunning pics :)

    @ Mari - Thank you! Just trying to write a post about it now... :)

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  24. This is definitely what I love about England.
    Thanks for commenting on my gallery post.

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