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Best Photo Contest Poll

Tomas's Garcinia Madrono Reflection
7 (22.6%)
Luak's Persimmon Melon
0 (0%)
Nullzero's Wild Opuntia
1 (3.2%)
Asaffron's 48-26 Atemoya
4 (12.9%)
JF's Lopsided Lisa
0 (0%)
Jackfruitwhisperer69's Harvest
1 (3.2%)
Felipe's Black Sapotes
0 (0%)
lkailburn lost his jackfruit virginity
2 (6.5%)
DurianLover's 300+ fruits
1 (3.2%)
Dirty Coconuts's Mulberries
1 (3.2%)
JC's Tortoise vs. Papaya
4 (12.9%)
Mango Fang's Prolific Papaya
1 (3.2%)
jb_fla's Lemons
0 (0%)
TnTrobbie's Papaya
3 (9.7%)
NewGen's Sapote
0 (0%)
kh0110's Pomegranates
1 (3.2%)
Californiatropicals's Dwarf Brazilian
1 (3.2%)
Xeno's Pepino Pineapple
2 (6.5%)
Siafu's Acerola
1 (3.2%)
LarryG's J31 Jakfruits
0 (0%)
Tabbydan's Syzygizium
1 (3.2%)

Total Members Voted: 31

Voting closed: November 25, 2012, 01:04:36 PM

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Best Photo Contest
« on: November 05, 2012, 08:21:47 PM »
Contest Period & Winner selection:
1. Entries can be submitted starting today until Nov 17, 2012 (11:59 p.m.).
2. On-line voting will take place Nov 19 to Nov 24, 2012.
3. Prize will be shipped Nov 26, 2012.
4. One entry per member
5. The photo with the most votes wins. In the event of a tie, the winners can choose who gets the grafted scion and who gets the rootstock - because I only have one prize ;D

Who can enter:
1. Registered members of Tropical Fruit Forum
2. States or Countries without specific restriction on parcels shipped from CA.

How to enter:

1. Post an original photograph taken by YOU (please DO NOT use/steal pictures from the web)
2. Picture must include a tropical/sub-tropical fruit... amongst other things.

Prize:
1-gallon Timotayo mango, side veneer graft by yours truly


Here's a sample picture:  *** not at all related to tropical fruits ***


The following entries, in order of submission, are eligible for voting...except Ohiojay's - doesn't qualify but still funny!!!
All Votes are FINAL and One vote per person.  Good luck everyone.


Tomas's Garcinia Madrono Reflection


Luak's Persimmon Melon


Nullzero's Wild Opuntia


Asaffron's 48-26 Atemoya


JF's Lopsided Lisa


Jackfruitwhisperer69's Harvest


Ohiojay's Three Nuts ;D  (this one technically doesn't qualify but still a good shot!)


Felipe's Black Sapotes


lkailburn lost his jackfruit virginity


DurianLover's 300+ fruits


Dirty Coconuts's Mulberries


JC's Tortoise vs. Papaya


Mango Fang's Prolific Papaya


jb_fla's Lemons


TnTrobbie's Papaya


NewGen's Sapote


kh0110's Pomegranates


Californiatropicals's Dwarf Brazilian


Xeno's Pepino Pineapple


Siafu's Acerola


LarryG's J31 Jakfruits


Tabbydan's Syzygizium
« Last Edit: November 19, 2012, 03:43:01 PM by murahilin »
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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2012, 09:08:27 PM »
Green Praying Mantis climbing on Dwarf Cavendish banana
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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2012, 09:25:11 PM »
Wonderful idea Tim.

I will be sure to make an entry.

I like this better than my silly poetry contest.

This really encourages people to participate, instead of watching from the sidelines.  I love to see added incentive, for new members to join.  Other than the fact that this place is like a book, that you can ask questions to, and its continually updated.  I consider this forum one of the greatest ways to learn, aside from visiting others gardens in person.

Thanks Tim  :)
Contest Period & Winner selection:
1. Entries can be submitted starting today until Nov 17, 2012 (11:59 p.m.).
2. On-line voting will take place Nov 19 to Nov 24, 2012.
3. Prize will be shipped Nov 26, 2012.
4. One entry per member
5. The photo with the most votes wins. In the event of a tie, the winners can choose who gets the grafted scion and who gets the rootstock - because I only have one prize ;D

Who can enter:
1. Registered members of Tropical Fruit Forum
2. States or Countries without specific restriction on parcels shipped from CA.

How to enter:

1. Post an original photograph taken by YOU (please DO NOT use/steal pictures from the web)
2. Picture must include a tropical/sub-tropical fruit... amongst other things.

Prize:
1-gallon Timotayo mango, side veneer graft by yours truly


Here's a sample picture:  *** not at all related to tropical fruits ***

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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2012, 09:59:05 PM »
Hi,

Here is a picture I took of Garcinia madrono.



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PS. I have many more pictures to enter in a worst-photo contest.

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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2012, 10:39:47 PM »
I forgot to mention shipping cost is covered as well.
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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2012, 07:21:33 AM »
Can you extend the dates out a bit?  Thanks

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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2012, 12:31:14 PM »
A week?


*** mod edit:  updated with new entry, voting & shipping date ***
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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2012, 01:20:34 PM »
edit wrong info! sorry
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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2012, 11:18:32 PM »
So the subject in the photo has to be a fruit or plant of a tropical nature, correct? Your goat photo threw me off.

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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2012, 11:59:06 PM »
So the subject in the photo has to be a fruit or plant of a tropical nature, correct? Your goat photo threw me off.

lololol

the goat who threw you off, and your comment for some reason made me smile.

I guess it's just so random it's hilarious...I keep thinking about that goat, who it's with,what it's thinking, if he'll ever return one day

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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2012, 10:34:26 AM »
Lol   must have been a good curry dinner for some folks, that's why I said  *** not at all related to tropical fruits *** in my picture.

Yes, photo must be sub/tropical fruit or fruit tree related. 
Both submissions so far are within the rules.  Tomas's picture is perfect.  Null's picture, though showcasing the praying mantis, is related cuz it's sitting on a banana plant.
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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2012, 11:14:42 AM »
I think it should be just about the fruit, not the tree.

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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2012, 11:23:19 AM »
You're right, It should just about the fruits.  I'm swaying far from my own rules.

I think it should be just about the fruit, not the tree.
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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2012, 11:28:59 AM »
Ah shucks, got to find another picture if thats the case. What about the flower before the fruit?
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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2012, 11:59:17 AM »
You're right, It should just about the fruits.  I'm swaying far from my own rules.

I think it should be just about the fruit, not the tree.

So now it's just fruits? How about leaves of a tropical plant?  ;D Just giving you a hard time.

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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2012, 01:43:27 PM »
Can you guess what kind of persimmon this is? It is one of a kind,found it in the woods.


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« Reply #16 on: November 07, 2012, 02:00:18 PM »
Ah shucks, got to find another picture if thats the case. What about the flower before the fruit?

Yeah, I'm wondering too....
I was thinking of submitting something along the lines of a fruit tree in flower.
What's that got to do with Jose Andres $10 brussel sprouts?

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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #17 on: November 07, 2012, 02:12:45 PM »
Just fruits ... if it's still hanging on the tree that happens to be flowering, even better ;D

Ah shucks, got to find another picture if thats the case. What about the flower before the fruit?

Yeah, I'm wondering too....
I was thinking of submitting something along the lines of a fruit tree in flower.
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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #18 on: November 07, 2012, 02:23:32 PM »
Just fruits ... if it's still hanging on the tree that happens to be flowering, even better ;D

Don't mean to beat a dead horse but....
If someone submits a photo of a fruit tree and it has flower and fruit on it, how is the judging done.

Is it judged based primarily on the photo as a whole, or is it judged mainly on how the fruit in the photo looks?

The "fruit must be present" criteria eliminates photos I was thinking of that have no fruit on the tree (just a fruiting tree in flower), but now I'm wondering if I should submit something that has really young fruit on it (because I think the photo is nice but if you just look at the fruit it isn't so impressive)
What's that got to do with Jose Andres $10 brussel sprouts?

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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #19 on: November 07, 2012, 02:29:46 PM »
Just fruits ... if it's still hanging on the tree that happens to be flowering, even better ;D

Don't mean to beat a dead horse but....
If someone submits a photo of a fruit tree and it has flower and fruit on it, how is the judging done.

Is it judged based primarily on the photo as a whole, or is it judged mainly on how the fruit in the photo looks?

The "fruit must be present" criteria eliminates photos I was thinking of that have no fruit on the tree (just a fruiting tree in flower), but now I'm wondering if I should submit something that has really young fruit on it (because I think the photo is nice but if you just look at the fruit it isn't so impressive)

Good question, what if the fruit is still developing and the size of a nickel or smaller? Does it have to be a fruit close to full ripeness?
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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #20 on: November 07, 2012, 02:39:58 PM »
I thought this was supposed to be an easy giveaway?  ;D

Primarily on the photo as a whole, but fruit(s) must be present.
As long as I can tell it's a fruit.  Does not have to be of of ripe fruits, eg: a cluster of developing avocados will work.
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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #21 on: November 07, 2012, 02:46:59 PM »
Opuntia sp., 1 ripe fruit with many other fruits at various stages. Just for reference that ripe fruit is about the size of a medium apple. I made sure to get a pad of this plant! Possibly about +300 fruits on the plant as whole, I was unable to get an overview picture (since the Opuntia was overhanging a fence).
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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #22 on: November 07, 2012, 04:07:33 PM »
Hey zands. This competition is not open for us FL folks. Apparently they hate us casue of the great nurseries and plant prices we have down hea  ;D .
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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #23 on: November 07, 2012, 08:57:06 PM »
Ok, here is my final answer.

Sorry for the picture retraction.

48-26 Atemoya, grown in Central FL, in 25 gal container.



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Re: Best Photo Contest
« Reply #24 on: November 07, 2012, 09:45:55 PM »
Ok, here is my final answer.

Sorry for the picture retraction.

48-26 Atemoya, grown in Central FL, in 25 gal container.
Sweet picture, and fruit...is that currently hanging on your tree or is that an older pic?
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