*Pitaya* by barbarahirst

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Description

This is known as Dragon Fruit.
The colours are accurate in V2.
It is edible.
To me tastes a bit like frogs spawn with added grit.

And ... yes !! ... shant be buying one again too quickly

Brand:	Nikon CORPORATION
Camera:	Nikon D80 Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:	60mm f/2.8 D
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)
Focal Length:	60mm
Lens Max Aperture:	f/3.2
Aperture:	f/4.0
Shutter Speed:	1/80sec
Exposure Comp:	-1.0
ISO:	100
Exposure Mode:	Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
Flash:	No Flash

Title:	Pitaya
Username:	barbarahirst
Uploaded:	8 Mar 2011 - 7:37 AM
Tags:	Close-up / macro, Flowers & plants., Photo journalism
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Leo

8 Mar 2011 - 7:40 AM

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Beautiful image, the processing is just ideal that dark effect works very well

Leo

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andylea (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 7:45 AM

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v1 for me today barbara fantastic detail wonderful shadows and colour a belter nice one Wink
andy

Mynett

8 Mar 2011 - 7:47 AM

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looks interesting don't like the sound of its taste though

linda

Trev_B (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 7:50 AM

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Sounds delightful...not! Grin

V1 gets my vote Barbs.

Trev

SUE118 (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 7:53 AM

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Lovely shot but I'll pass on eating it.

saeidNL (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 8:05 AM

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Excellent idea for a shot,V2 is my favorite with wonderful colour and hummm Yammmiyamiii detail,
very well done Barbara,
saeid

CarolG (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 8:07 AM

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How amazing that you know what it tastes like, Barbs, now I have a picture of you in the local woods, on your hands and knees beside a pond, gobbling up the frog spawn! Excellent images good colour and textures, never seen one before. Carol

morpheus1955 (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 8:08 AM

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Superb detail and colours.

Hugh

looloobey (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 8:27 AM

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Fascinating image - nice colours & tones but am slightly worried that you actually KNOW what frog spawn tastes like!!!! Louise

phedro

8 Mar 2011 - 8:39 AM

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SO disappointed - i#ve always thought they'd taste great - like mint choc chip icecream or something.
the colours & darkness in V1 are great, & the vignette really adds to it.

Richsr (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 8:41 AM

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Interesting shapes and good details Barbara, not sure i have ever had one these.
Regards Richard

pdcche (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 9:23 AM

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Excellent close up Barbara, i will have my cheerio's today.. Peter

gingerdelight (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 9:24 AM

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Before I read your write up I thought that, when I had one a while ago, it reminded me of frog spawn too! It does have a strange taste and you are right about the grit! That aside, it does make a superb "model", and your shots have captured it perfectly.
Carol

EMJAYCEE (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 9:29 AM

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Saw lots of these on the market stalls in Hong Kong - we did experiment but obviously were not very impressed as I can't remember what it tasted of now. Your 2 shots are very good with excellent detail, texture and colour.
Joan.

Badgerfred (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 9:38 AM

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Like both Barbara, nice detail captured,
Fred.

EAS (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 9:42 AM

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You concern me quite a lot, as I never had you down as someone who actually ate frog spawn with added grit! 2 very interesting image. Great colours and well detailed.

Ann

Alvar

8 Mar 2011 - 9:46 AM

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Lovely shot Barbara but excuse me while I throw up !!!!! V2 is my choice.
Alvar

KevinWalsham (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 9:57 AM

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two cracking shot can not pick a winner

mrswoolybill (Critique Team)

8 Mar 2011 - 10:00 AM

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V1 for the textures and twisted lines. I'll pass on V2, I did eat this stuff once, which was a mistake I won't repeat.
Moira

woolybill1 (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 10:14 AM

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I'm fascinated to read how many ladies out there are experienced consumers of frog spawn, with or without extra grit
Superb colour and texture; I'll be content with the outside!
Bill

digital_boi

8 Mar 2011 - 10:15 AM

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both very good colour and details with texture V2 does look very accurate. Always nice to see what you are going to come up with next with interest !!!

sweetpea62 (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 10:29 AM

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Glad to be 30th Grin Well done great colour and texture Off shopping to find one. Lin

NeilWigan (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 10:31 AM

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Two great shots ,V2 for us .

wolfy

8 Mar 2011 - 10:33 AM

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Excellent set! But what I want to know is how do you know what frog spawn tasted like?? Wink

stephenscott

8 Mar 2011 - 10:34 AM

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Excellent shots Barbara,great detail,i think thye taste rather sour last time i had one i wont be haveing another one put it that way lol..

Steve..

NobbytheNobster

8 Mar 2011 - 10:45 AM

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Great shots Barbs, good detail and colours but does'nt look at all appetizing to me....nor does frog spawn for that matter! Have you really eaten frog spawn or are you just imagining it would taste the same? Wink
Rick

bayleaf1

8 Mar 2011 - 12:01 PM

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Super close up detail.
John.

achieverswales (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 12:04 PM

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Focus and DOF spot on Barbara.

Regards

Trev.

taggart (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 12:25 PM

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not hungry today..............

SlowSong (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 12:27 PM

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Oh yuk! That looks like the vilest fruit I've ever seen. Love your description. Needless to say, I won't be buying one. Thanks for the warning.

Chris

Daisymaye (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 12:59 PM

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Thanks for the warning. Although I don't think I've ever even had the opportunity to buy one. Maybe, though to take a picture of , yours are lovely...........Sandy

Len1950 (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 1:25 PM

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Don't fancy it but excellent shots.

Len

baclark

8 Mar 2011 - 2:14 PM

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Hhmm from your description of the flavour and texture of this amazing looking fruit I won't be rushing out to buy one! I have seen these from time to time but have never purchased one, now I know why! Well captured Barbara and so glad you've included the sliced through version. Very unusual looking ...... and tasting! Wink
Barbara

PattiW (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 2:50 PM

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Wow! Two superb images. V2 kinda looks like some kind of sea creature! Add me to the list of those not flocking to the market to buy one after that description of the taste! LOL1 Patti

OVrtnarHigi

8 Mar 2011 - 3:47 PM

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Tip top V2.

graceland

8 Mar 2011 - 4:11 PM

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To me tastes a bit like frogs spawn with added grit.

Rock (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 4:20 PM

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Sounds very tastey.

Rock

LexEquine

8 Mar 2011 - 4:50 PM

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Two excellent captures of the 'Dragon Fruit,' Barbara. I have never heard or seen, one of these 'Pitaya,' before. Beautiful color, clarity, & textures, demonstrated so nicely with your D80. "v1," captures my 'fancy the most, today.' Artistic work. Stay well.
Ciao...Peter Grin Wink

Last Modified By LexEquine at 8 Mar 2011 - 4:52 PM

Peagreen

8 Mar 2011 - 5:24 PM

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Two fantastic images Barbara, wonderful colour and detail in both. Brilliant captures and narrative. V2 does look as though it belongs on the ocean floor. Grin
Take care, Pauline

jonwebber

8 Mar 2011 - 5:37 PM

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Never knew what frogspawn tasted like. Shame. With a name like that, I suppose that is what you expect.
A nicely pictured trip around the far flung fruits department.
jon

jaktis (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 6:06 PM

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It looks delicious anyway

Peter

moiral (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 7:10 PM

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No thanks Barbara, would not like to come to you for tea Tongue . Wondering if you cook in a pot or a cauldron hehehe. Seen these but never tasted one, but it certainly photographs well. Nice one. Moira

AnnChown (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 7:48 PM

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Wonderful - like v2, but won't be rushing out to buy one on your recommendation!
Ann

Ray42 (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 8:22 PM

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Two good shots - Quite photogenic - and looks delicious - but after your description I think I will give it a pass.

pluckyfilly (e2 Member)

8 Mar 2011 - 9:10 PM

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interesting duo, doubt from your description I will buy one

rpba18205 (e2 Member)

9 Mar 2011 - 12:44 AM

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First class shots.
Rob.

NeilWigan (e2 Member)

9 Mar 2011 - 12:58 AM

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good shot ,looks like one to avoid with my dentures,

goso (e2 Member)

9 Mar 2011 - 5:39 AM

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Great work Barb - I've learned something new today ...Bill

Jekaro (e2 Member)

9 Mar 2011 - 6:58 AM

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Two fabulous shots, Barbara, superb details in V1, wonderful close up in V2.
Roy

Suehh (e2 Member)

9 Mar 2011 - 9:25 AM

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Two fab shots Barbara - I know it has been said - how do you know what frogspawn states like?

TrevBatWCC (e2 Member)

9 Mar 2011 - 4:58 PM

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Don't know what frog spawn tastes like, but don't think I'd fancy it! Two super captures though, Barbs, think V1 has to be my fave
Trev

andmolliethedog

11 Mar 2011 - 4:32 PM

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good job with this..I brought one to shoot but gave up so 1-0 to bARBARA!

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