Big old trees!

This is a sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) which can be found in the park of Stourhead in Stourton, Wiltshire. The girth measures around 6 m. Its height is around 15 m. This tree was planted in 1500, which makes it 519 years old. I don't know the gentleman in the picture but thought it would give good scale to have him there :-)

, Gudrun, Eve, Ludmila Litvin and 44 other people have particularly liked this photo

62 comments - The latest ones

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Wow, what an impressive trees !!

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you Jaap.

5 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

I love the shape of these trees, but the one in the foreground is just brilliant............and over 500 years old too...........how wonderful.

Beautifully composed in lovely light and colour Rosa. A great idea to keep the person in shot for scale. This definitely deserves to be viewed large...........the detail and textures in the trees is excellent!

5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

They are amazing. I must see how many people it takes to join hands around it one day, when I have enough company at Stourhead :)
Thank you very much for viewing large and for your kind comments.

5 years ago.

Marije Aguillo ^club

Mmagníficos árboles. Buena toma.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Marije Aguillo ^club

Thank you Marije.

5 years ago.

Danielle

Mais cet arbre est un géant avec son tronc...du jamais vu pour moi !

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Danielle

Merci beaucoup Danielle.

5 years ago.

Nouchetdu38 ^club

Venerable "old men" who deserve our respect!
Impressive and beautiful.
Have a nice evening!

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Nouchetdu38 ^club

They certainly have my respect Nouchet.
Thank you for your very nice comments.
I wish you a good evening too.

5 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Wow ! Impressive, Rosa !

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

They are Ulrich :)

5 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

It is such a shame that the people who had the vision to plant such trees were never able to see them mature, they probably thought their way of life would go on forever and future generations of their family would continue to enjoy them, an of course like all the old estates it was done to impress and show their wealth

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

A good job for us that they did Peter, and things have changed so much that we get the enjoyment of seeing them. Stourhead and the House are N.T. but it is always possible to walk around the park for anyone, with no payment. My friends back garden backs on to this lovely view.

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Great use of lead-in lines, Rosa. The curve of the path draws the eye very effectively along the line ot the trees. Cheers, Joe

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Thank you very much for your kind comment Joe.
Cheers, Rosa.

5 years ago.

John Goodwin

I remember these giants, Rosa, have several photo's of them!!.... Really like your choice to leave the old gentleman in the picture... ;-))

Best wishes... John.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to John Goodwin

I remember we stopped to admire this tree John. I did take a shot when the man had gone, but preferred this one, so thank you very much for your kind comments.
Best wishes, Rosa.

5 years ago.

Bill Robinson / kind… ^club

Wow! they are old Rosa, but nice to see. someone looks interested in the barks textures ;-))...Kind regards, Bill.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Bill Robinson / kind… ^club

He was studying it for ages Bill....I was waiting for him to go ;-))
Kind regards, Rosa.

5 years ago.

Nick Weall ^club

Wow that is some trunk Rosa ~ thanks for the info too ~ perhaps the man in the shot is planning to transplant it to his back garden :)))

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Nick Weall ^club

I'd like to see him try Nick ;-))

5 years ago.

Jeff Farley

Perfect scale and a beautiful picture Rosa.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jeff Farley

Thank you Jeff.

5 years ago.

HappySnapper

They really are ancient Rosalyn, I admit to giving a tree a hug but there is a limit !!.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to HappySnapper

I have to admit to a couple of tree hugs myself Maurice :-)

5 years ago.

Xata ^club

When they have no leaves we can admire their structure, my favorite time.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Their frame is beautiful to see Isabel, I agree.

5 years ago.

Jean

What magnificent trees. Think of all the things they have seen in their lives.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jean

Yes! Living history Jean.

5 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

Echt Indrukwekkend oude bomen--ze vertellen me wat ze meegemaakt hebben bij aanraking

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

If only they could tell Fred.

5 years ago.

José Manuel Polo ^club

Sí, el árbol merece esta foto y el caballero va bien para la comparativa y porque además nos lleva a mirar lo que él contempla. El árbol de 1500 es muy digno de veneración.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to José Manuel Polo ^club

Thank you for your very kind comments José. I hope the trees remain for many years to come.

5 years ago.

sasithorn_s

Amazingly beautiful and gigantic trees! Very well composed and captured!

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to sasithorn_s

Thank you for your kind words.

5 years ago.

Pam J ^club

STUNNING TREES

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

They are amazing Pam x

5 years ago.

ROL/Photo ^club

Magnifique ++

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to ROL/Photo ^club

Thank you very much.

5 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

Marvellous this!

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you Annemarie.

5 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Thoroughly enjoyable shot, Rosa. Fabulous trees!

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Thank you very much Andy.

5 years ago.

Sylvie Coeffic

Magnifique ! :-)

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Sylvie Coeffic

Thank you Sylvie.

5 years ago.

Istvan Farkas

W O W ! ! !

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Istvan Farkas

Thank you Istvan.

5 years ago.

gezginruh ^club

What an impressive picture ,Rosa!
Oh yes the gentleman is very well for the comparison.
I also like the curve of the path here !

Best wishes
Füsun

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

Thank you for your kind words Füsun.
This tree amazes me each time I see it!

Best wishes, Rosa.

5 years ago.

Pat Del ^club

If they could talk, they would have lots of stories to tell these giants ...

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Pat Del ^club

It would make a great book Pat....if only!!

5 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

5 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Very nicely composed with the curve of the path and the tree line reseeding into the background. If only the tree could talk, what tales it could tell!. Fine work Rosa.

All the best, Doug

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Thank you Doug. Yes, if only it could talk....I would buy that book!!

All the best, Rosa.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Such a magnificent set of trees Rosa, the shapes are beautiful and best seen in winter, A tremendous capture !

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you Roger. Winter does have its compensations ;-)

5 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Rosa

I really like these old trees. Perhaps the oldest living thing in England?

They must sure have some stories to tell....

Best Wishes, and a good weekend
Peter

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Peter,

You have reminded me of another very old tree not too far away. It has a date on it, so I will try to visit it shortly and see if it is older than this one.
Many thanks for your kind comments.

Best regards,
Rosa.

5 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

As you guess, I don't like Winter ... BUT it's a wonderful time to really see the trees.
I can't get enough of it.
Have a lovely week end, dear Rosalyn.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Ha ha, you are not alone in that Christiane! It does give a good opportunity to see the skeleton of the trees....but I still prefer them in leaf ;-))

I wish you a lovely weekend also my friend.

5 years ago.

Ludmila Litvin

Wow! Great!

5 years ago.

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