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Tropical Fruit => Tropical Fruit Discussion => Topic started by: Tim on November 05, 2012, 08:21:47 PM
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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 ***
(http://s13.postimage.org/6kp43lgs3/001_39.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/6kp43lgs3/)
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
(http://www.basultree.com/fruits/Garcinia_madrono_2012-07-20.JPG)
Luak's Persimmon Melon
(http://s11.postimage.org/s0vaswj8f/DSC01072_edited_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/s0vaswj8f/)
Nullzero's Wild Opuntia
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Ynu_a1lf9zA/T8ROsNI0MgI/AAAAAAAAC4g/foEmxMhMbCA/s800/P1040396.JPG)
Asaffron's 48-26 Atemoya
(http://s14.postimage.org/8ssruvm8t/9_6_12_annona_010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/8ssruvm8t/)
JF's Lopsided Lisa
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af304/culov/IMG_3653.jpg?t=1352350176)
Jackfruitwhisperer69's Harvest
(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd365/Moonshadow69/IMG_0579.jpg)
Ohiojay's Three Nuts ;D (this one technically doesn't qualify but still a good shot!)
(http://s15.postimage.org/e13mrshl3/263.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/e13mrshl3/)
Felipe's Black Sapotes
(http://s12.postimage.org/putlovka1/IMG_8145_Diospyros_digyna.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/putlovka1/)
lkailburn lost his jackfruit virginity
(http://s11.postimage.org/qv6ys7mpr/photo5.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qv6ys7mpr/)
DurianLover's 300+ fruits
(http://s15.postimage.org/jvtiaosbb/P1180699.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jvtiaosbb/)
Dirty Coconuts's Mulberries
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad155/lunkerbuster/B148B9A9-03E7-44F0-8308-58A2E8F2F7F9-947-000000639AE89A96.jpg)
JC's Tortoise vs. Papaya
(http://s7.postimage.org/jnjv7ztdz/DSC_0401.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jnjv7ztdz/)
Mango Fang's Prolific Papaya
(http://s13.postimage.org/bkti1r64z/Papaya_111111_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/bkti1r64z/)
jb_fla's Lemons
(http://s11.postimage.org/d7hf5zo0f/jb_fla.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/d7hf5zo0f/)
TnTrobbie's Papaya
(http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8869/img0272hu.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/840/img0272hu.jpg/)
NewGen's Sapote
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/delldude/DSC_0658.jpg)
kh0110's Pomegranates
(http://s18.postimage.org/4gi4bzmmt/Pomegranate.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4gi4bzmmt/)
Californiatropicals's Dwarf Brazilian
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg545/dvaldez1286/banabas.jpg)
Xeno's Pepino Pineapple
(http://s11.postimage.org/i7nf66hxb/IMAG0005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/i7nf66hxb/)
Siafu's Acerola
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/34667791/acerola.gif)
LarryG's J31 Jakfruits
(http://s9.postimage.org/epfu1enaj/DSCN1462.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/epfu1enaj/)
Tabbydan's Syzygizium
(http://s13.postimage.org/jqqreqseb/syzygizium.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jqqreqseb/)
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Green Praying Mantis climbing on Dwarf Cavendish banana
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_m_Lz6U1Seo/TT34nspqezI/AAAAAAAAAoU/KzgrOZIW2_4/s800/P1010740.JPG)
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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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Hi,
Here is a picture I took of Garcinia madrono.
(http://www.basultree.com/fruits/Garcinia_madrono_2012-07-20.JPG)
Tomas
PS. I have many more pictures to enter in a worst-photo contest.
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I forgot to mention shipping cost is covered as well.
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Can you extend the dates out a bit? Thanks
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A week?
*** mod edit: updated with new entry, voting & shipping date ***
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edit wrong info! sorry
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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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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
hahaha
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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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I think it should be just about the fruit, not the tree.
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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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Ah shucks, got to find another picture if thats the case. What about the flower before the fruit?
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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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Can you guess what kind of persimmon this is? It is one of a kind,found it in the woods.
(http://s11.postimage.org/s0vaswj8f/DSC01072_edited_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/s0vaswj8f/)
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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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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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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)
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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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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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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).
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Ynu_a1lf9zA/T8ROsNI0MgI/AAAAAAAAC4g/foEmxMhMbCA/s800/P1040396.JPG)
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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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Ok, here is my final answer.
Sorry for the picture retraction.
48-26 Atemoya, grown in Central FL, in 25 gal container.
(http://s14.postimage.org/8ssruvm8t/9_6_12_annona_010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/8ssruvm8t/)
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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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Thanks Rob!
It from earlier in the year.
No more fruits on that tree this year.
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My Lisa fruits are lopsided is this normal? The one I ate last year was more like Adam's.
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af304/culov/IMG_3653.jpg?t=1352350176)
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My Lisa fruits are lopsided is this normal? The one I ate last year was more like Adam's.
Quite normal...Adam's happens to have almost, if not an actual, perfect shape.
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Quite normal...Adam's happens to have almost, if not an actual, perfect shape.
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Rob
is this fruit almost ready to harvest? it has not grown in a month.
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Quite normal...Adam's happens to have almost, if not an actual, perfect shape.
Rob
is this fruit almost ready to harvest? it has not grown in a month.
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It should color up more...if you do a search, I posted a picture of a ripe Lisa.
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Hi,
Here's my pic...all home grown fruits :)
(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd365/Moonshadow69/IMG_0579.jpg)
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Here is a shot of 3 very odd looking fruits!!
(http://s15.postimage.org/e13mrshl3/263.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/e13mrshl3/)
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Here is a shot of 3 very odd looking fruits!!
(http://s15.postimage.org/e13mrshl3/263.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/e13mrshl3/)
I thought it had to show fruits....not nuts.
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Hi,
Here's my pic...all home grown fruits :)
(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd365/Moonshadow69/IMG_0579.jpg)
maracuja, several types,
tree tomato,
persimmon (btw, is that one red looking fruit a red colored persimmon? or tomato?)
mango
abacaxi
and ceriman!
what did I miss??
thanks for the lovely assortment of fruit and photograph!!!
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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).
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Ynu_a1lf9zA/T8ROsNI0MgI/AAAAAAAAC4g/foEmxMhMbCA/s800/P1040396.JPG)
Nice! Picture!!
It reminds me of fish in the sea! but with rooster like heads?
I'm a bit crazy though.
Very nice composition!
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Thanks Adam, the fruit is a mystery from this one. I was unable to try it out due to the height, it seems the pads must be good eating though. The owner sure likes to cut them off with a ladder.
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Hi,
Here's my pic...all home grown fruits :)
(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd365/Moonshadow69/IMG_0579.jpg)
maracuja, several types,
tree tomato,
persimmon (btw, is that one red looking fruit a red colored persimmon? or tomato?)
mango
abacaxi
and ceriman!
what did I miss??
thanks for the lovely assortment of fruit and photograph!!!
Howdy Adam,
Thanks, Buddy...happy you liked the assortment :) Those persimmons are from the same tree(don't know the cv) the red one is fully ripe...i wouldn't dare to bite into the other one :o Them passions are two types of edulis x flavicarpa and flavicarpa. Those monstera's took very long to ripen :o The abacaxi was truly amazing and very sweet...i thought it would be on the sour side :-[ Hopefully, the 2nd generation will bear larger fruits :)
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Some papaya seedlings with sun behind ;D
(http://s15.postimage.org/tbbcs3n13/JPEG_Image_103999845.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/tbbcs3n13/)
-Luke
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Nice pic but you've got to have a fruit, Luke.
Some papaya seedlings with sun behind ;D
-Luke
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(http://s12.postimage.org/putlovka1/IMG_8145_Diospyros_digyna.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/putlovka1/)
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Nice pic but you've got to have a fruit, Luke.
Some papaya seedlings with sun behind ;D
-Luke
whoops! I only read the rules on the first page and have really like how that photo turned out. how about this one:
Ashley and I first time ever eating a Jackfruit
(http://s11.postimage.org/qv6ys7mpr/photo5.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qv6ys7mpr/)
Luke
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whoops! I only read the rules on the first page and have really like how that photo turned out. how about this one:
Ashley and I first time ever eating a Jackfruit
Luke
A photo of a couple loosing their Jackfruit virginity? Sounds too juicy for a family board to me. I hope it isn't disqualified ;)
How long did it take you guys to process the Jackfruit? I must admit that I'm really very bad at processing Jackfruit since the arils are surrounded by tough rubbery strands. The first time I took apart a Jackfruit it took me around 3 hours; while I've gotten better at it I think I need to take a "disassembling a Jackfruit 101" course.
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whoops! I only read the rules on the first page and have really like how that photo turned out. how about this one:
Ashley and I first time ever eating a Jackfruit
Luke
A photo of a couple loosing their Jackfruit virginity? Sounds too juicy for a family board to me. I hope it isn't disqualified ;)
How long did it take you guys to process the Jackfruit? I must admit that I'm really very bad at processing Jackfruit since the arils are surrounded by tough rubbery strands. The first time I took apart a Jackfruit it took me around 3 hours; while I've gotten better at it I think I need to take a "disassembling a Jackfruit 101" course.
Try this one
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c2Pqi9rR5Zo (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c2Pqi9rR5Zo)
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Hi, today I took photos to a 50 or so years old feijoa we found in my city, Junin, Buenos Aires, Argentina... it's 6 metters tall.
(http://s11.postimage.org/iubxxyfcf/lq_feijoa_acca_sellowiana_guayabo_del_pais_flores_2012_11_10_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/iubxxyfcf/)
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whoops! I only read the rules on the first page and have really like how that photo turned out. how about this one:
Ashley and I first time ever eating a Jackfruit
Luke
A photo of a couple loosing their Jackfruit virginity? Sounds too juicy for a family board to me. I hope it isn't disqualified ;)
How long did it take you guys to process the Jackfruit? I must admit that I'm really very bad at processing Jackfruit since the arils are surrounded by tough rubbery strands. The first time I took apart a Jackfruit it took me around 3 hours; while I've gotten better at it I think I need to take a "disassembling a Jackfruit 101" course.
Hahaha that's funny
That jack stood no chance. We ate the entire thing in about 45 minutes. It was i think a 15lb fruit? smaller for sure but damn tasty!!
-Luke
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This photo taken in Sri Lanka by me in July 2011. It illustrates the size of old seedling durian. It was really big and very impressive tree, although photo does not do full justice. You need to zoom to a full size, and than start noticing small green dots (durians). There was 300+ durians on this tree. It was impossible to count even on one main branch. Notice slippery stainless steel sheet on the trunk, meant to prevent squirrels and monkeys climbing the tree. Once you click on the picture, click one more time for a full zoom.
(http://s15.postimage.org/jvtiaosbb/P1180699.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jvtiaosbb/)
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Luke,
Awesome Jackfruit you have there 8) I presume you bought this Jack from the Chinese Market? I wish i had a China Town over here :-\
DurioLuva,
WoW that Durian tree is fully loaded with fruits 8) I reckon this tree is at least 80 years old...from what i read, the older the tree, the better. People pay good amount of dough/cash, to buy fruits from old trees.
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Luke,
Awesome Jackfruit you have there 8) I presume you bought this Jack from the Chinese Market? I wish i had a China Town over here :-\
DurioLuva,
WoW that Durian tree is fully loaded with fruits 8) I reckon this tree is at least 80 years old...from what i read, the older the tree, the better. People pay good amount of dough/cash, to buy fruits from old trees.
Thanks Steven,
There were another two very big trees, and temporarily guard shelter set up to collect falling durians. Owner is making serious dough, especially for this part of the world. :) But the guard undercut official market rates, and probably the real owner by selling me two durians close to $2 each.
Jackfruits from US supermarkets are quite expensive $2/lb. Those sold in the northern states are usually under ripe, than I have no choice but stir fry it for rice and curry. :)
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Durian Lover: what a great photo! If I were the owner I'd have an occasional give-away, anyone who can stand under the tree and catch a falling durian with their hands can have it for free. Maybe titled the event as Tough Man of Sri Lanka? Kinda like the Tough Guy shows I see on TV here in the USA. 8-))
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We had good light today and I liked this little bunch of mulberries hiding from the afternoon sun
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad155/lunkerbuster/B148B9A9-03E7-44F0-8308-58A2E8F2F7F9-947-000000639AE89A96.jpg)
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Hi DurianLover,
Another two more, that's truly awesome 8) Those huge trees will definitely supplement the income for the owner...which is great. Guard shelters is also common in Southeast Asia and the durian is also used as bait to attract animals to get hunted. Apart from the stainless sheets...if i remember correctly, in Malaysia when monkeys are damaging the crop, they catch an individual monkey and paint him/her...to chase the troop away from the plantation...since the family doesn't recognize this individual ;D way better than killing them :)
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Tortoise vs. Papaya
(http://s7.postimage.org/jnjv7ztdz/DSC_0401.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jnjv7ztdz/)
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Prolific Papaya - Mango Fang
(http://s13.postimage.org/bkti1r64z/Papaya_111111_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/bkti1r64z/)
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MangoDog.
Are you sure they are Papaya, they look like coconuts to me?
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huertasurbanas - please submit a picture that includes tropical/subtropical fruit(s), your entry falls a tad short if that's your purpose.
Hi, today I took photos to a 50 or so years old feijoa we found in my city, Junin, Buenos Aires, Argentina... it's 6 metters tall.
(http://s11.postimage.org/iubxxyfcf/lq_feijoa_acca_sellowiana_guayabo_del_pais_flores_2012_11_10_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/iubxxyfcf/)
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Yes, JF - it's that new coconut papaya hybrid
that's only been out a short time!
???
Fang
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Yes, JF - it's that new coconut papaya hybrid
that's only been out a short time!
???
Fang
Cocopaya or Papaconut ?
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Nothing fancy, just some lemons.
(http://s11.postimage.org/d7hf5zo0f/jb_fla.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/d7hf5zo0f/)
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Just for kicks ...
(http://s12.postimage.org/5wqi7pzm1/20121115_141818.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5wqi7pzm1/)
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trying to win your own contest!
Lol
nice flicture.
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Does it matter if the fruit is, or is not, grown by the person submitting the photograph?
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Why? Are fruits better on the other side of the fence?
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Why? Are fruits better on the other side of the fence?
Nah, just thinking ahead, just in case my stuff is not mango-winning quality, I'll have to snoop around people's yard. ;D
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Snoop away... You only so much time left
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PC keeps crashing at home. So good luck everyone!
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(http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8869/img0272hu.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/840/img0272hu.jpg/)
publixus varietus
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As Adam stated earlier in tbis thread, shipping a mango into the state of Florida is a nono...therefore if Tim is doing the right thing, the Floridians are not eligible for the prize.
By the way, Tim, I like your photo of the dragonfruit...simple, vibrant and well done. Would look evn better with a glossy black background.
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As Adam stated earlier in tbis thread, shipping a mango into the state of Florida is a nono...therefore if Tim is doing the right thing, the Floridians are not eligible for the prize.
By the way, Tim, I like your photo of the dragonfruit...simple, vibrant and well done. Would look evn better with a glossy black background.
I thought bare root would be ok?
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(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/delldude/DSC_0658.jpg)
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I was hesitating between a photo of a young Kampong Mauve and that of a pomegranate (unknown variety) but since time is running out, here goes:
(http://s18.postimage.org/4gi4bzmmt/Pomegranate.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4gi4bzmmt/)
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As Adam stated earlier in this thread, shipping a mango into the state of Florida is a nono...therefore if Tim is doing the right thing, the Floridians are not eligible for the prize.
By the way, Tim, I like your photo of the dragonfruit...simple, vibrant and well done. Would look even better with a glossy black background.
I thought bare root would be ok?
Not sure if bare root into Florida is acceptable...where is our ever popular two truck company owner???
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Here's my entry.. Dwarf Brazilian banana! They were delicious! ;D
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg545/dvaldez1286/banabas.jpg)
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I REALLY hope I win this because Timotayo was developed in the city right next to mine! Anways here's my photo. Looks like my pineapple is giving birth to a pepino melon!
(http://s11.postimage.org/i7nf66hxb/IMAG0005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/i7nf66hxb/)
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Be still dammit, I'm trying to take a picture...
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/34667791/acerola.gif)
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To me, this is just a cluster of J31 Jakfruits. Others see something more suggestive.........
(http://s9.postimage.org/epfu1enaj/DSCN1462.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/epfu1enaj/)
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Some Syzygizium outside Buttatingit
(http://s13.postimage.org/jqqreqseb/syzygizium.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jqqreqseb/)
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Some Syzygizium outside Buttatingit
(http://s13.postimage.org/jqqreqseb/syzygizium.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jqqreqseb/)
your picture is beautiful, to the max.
but I have trouble believing this is a true syzigium.
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Has this been extended? Sorry I'm a bit late but got some nice photos.
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Some Syzygizium outside Buttatingit
(http://s13.postimage.org/jqqreqseb/syzygizium.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jqqreqseb/)
your picture is beautiful, to the max.
but I have trouble believing this is a true syzigium.
Thanks... my stomach was angrily growling since there were no fully developed fruits on it!
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I was hesitating between a photo of a young Kampong Mauve and that of a pomegranate (unknown variety) but since time is running out, here goes:
(http://s18.postimage.org/4gi4bzmmt/Pomegranate.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4gi4bzmmt/)
I think I know who is going to win.
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I've come to realize with electronic voting, anything is possible.
;D
but I would vote for Tomas.
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I've come to realize with electronic voting, anything is possible.
;D
but I would vote for Tomas.
:( yeah, after I cropped my photo and posted it I thought "unlikely that will beat what Thomas posted". I should have dug up those old CATIE cacao pics.... one of them might have been a bit more compeditive :(
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:( yeah, after I cropped my photo and posted it I thought "unlikely that will beat what Thomas posted". I should have dug up those old CATIE cacao pics.... one of them might have been a bit more compeditive :(
tabbydan, not sure why said that, but your Syzygizium is perfectly cropped and composed. You already got my vote. :)
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Good Morning,
Bass - I apologize but this contest was not extended beyond Nov 17, 2012 (11:59 p.m.).
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
(http://www.basultree.com/fruits/Garcinia_madrono_2012-07-20.JPG)
Luak's Persimmon Melon
(http://s11.postimage.org/s0vaswj8f/DSC01072_edited_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/s0vaswj8f/)
Nullzero's Wild Opuntia
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Ynu_a1lf9zA/T8ROsNI0MgI/AAAAAAAAC4g/foEmxMhMbCA/s800/P1040396.JPG)
Asaffron's 48-26 Atemoya
(http://s14.postimage.org/8ssruvm8t/9_6_12_annona_010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/8ssruvm8t/)
JF's Lopsided Lisa
(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af304/culov/IMG_3653.jpg?t=1352350176)
Jackfruitwhisperer69's Harvest
(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd365/Moonshadow69/IMG_0579.jpg)
Ohiojay's Three Nuts ;D (this one technically doesn't qualify but still a good shot!)
(http://s15.postimage.org/e13mrshl3/263.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/e13mrshl3/)
Felipe's Black Sapotes
(http://s12.postimage.org/putlovka1/IMG_8145_Diospyros_digyna.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/putlovka1/)
lkailburn lost his jackfruit virginity
(http://s11.postimage.org/qv6ys7mpr/photo5.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qv6ys7mpr/)
DurianLover's 300+ fruits
(http://s15.postimage.org/jvtiaosbb/P1180699.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jvtiaosbb/)
Dirty Coconuts's Mulberries
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad155/lunkerbuster/B148B9A9-03E7-44F0-8308-58A2E8F2F7F9-947-000000639AE89A96.jpg)
JC's Tortoise vs. Papaya
(http://s7.postimage.org/jnjv7ztdz/DSC_0401.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jnjv7ztdz/)
Mango Fang's Prolific Papaya
(http://s13.postimage.org/bkti1r64z/Papaya_111111_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/bkti1r64z/)
jb_fla's Lemons
(http://s11.postimage.org/d7hf5zo0f/jb_fla.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/d7hf5zo0f/)
TnTrobbie's Papaya
(http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8869/img0272hu.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/840/img0272hu.jpg/)
NewGen's Sapote
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/delldude/DSC_0658.jpg)
kh0110's Pomegranates
(http://s18.postimage.org/4gi4bzmmt/Pomegranate.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4gi4bzmmt/)
Californiatropicals's Dwarf Brazilian
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg545/dvaldez1286/banabas.jpg)
Xeno's Pepino Pineapple
(http://s11.postimage.org/i7nf66hxb/IMAG0005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/i7nf66hxb/)
Siafu's Acerola
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/34667791/acerola.gif)
LarryG's J31 Jakfruits
(http://s9.postimage.org/epfu1enaj/DSCN1462.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/epfu1enaj/)
Tabbydan's Syzygizium
(http://s13.postimage.org/jqqreqseb/syzygizium.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jqqreqseb/)
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Don't forget!
some pictures may need to be clicked on (like opening a link), it will show the true resolution and size of the picture!!
The way some pictures are sized, they look more prominent, or more aesthetic, before or after clicking the picture!!
Best of luck to everyone,
especially Tomas, because I voted for him!!!
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Hi Tim,
Since i submitted a pic for the contest...can i also vote for a pic i like(not my own of course ;) )
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Hi Tim,
Since i submitted a pic for the contest...can i also vote for a pic i like(not my own of course ;) )
I see the voting process flawed, if everyone can vote for their own. Those who chose not to vote for their picture would be at a disadvantage, especially if only 3 or 4 votes are needed to win.
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Voting is open to everyone so vote away.
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Hi Tim,
Since i submitted a pic for the contest...can i also vote for a pic i like(not my own of course ;) )
I see the voting process flawed, if everyone can vote for their own. Those who chose not to vote for their picture would be at a disadvantage, especially if only 3 or 4 votes are needed to win.
I see what you are saying, but I think it will all work out.
If you want to vote for yourself that's fine, and you'll be more likely to win.
If you don't vote for yourself, you may have lessened your chance of winning, but in the end, the best photo should attract enough votes to cancel out the one you could cast for yourself!
(maybe make a rule, so you can't vote for yourself? this may stop the problem?)
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hahaha!
Now I found the picture I was looking for to enter! It's a baby pic of my first guanabana fruit.
It was lost in my computer in a random folder!
Oh, well. At least I can still choose it as my wall paper when guanabanas are in season near me again. ;D
DO NOT VOTE FOR THIS PHOTO, IT'S INELIGIBLE TO WIN! YOU WOULDN'T VOTE FOR IT ANYWAY ;D
(http://s11.postimage.org/pmwwz8o8f/9_13_11_upload_011.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/pmwwz8o8f/)
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hahaha!
Now I found the picture I was looking for to enter! It's a baby pic of my first guanabana fruit.
It was lost in my computer in a random folder!
Oh, well. At least I can still choose it as my wall paper when guanabanas are in season near me again. ;D
DO NOT VOTE FOR THIS PHOTO, IT'S INELIGIBLE TO WIN! YOU WOULDN'T VOTE FOR IT ANYWAY ;D
(http://s11.postimage.org/pmwwz8o8f/9_13_11_upload_011.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/pmwwz8o8f/)
You're already ready for the next photo contest... nice shot BTW
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Well said, Adam.
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Regardless of who wins, it sure is a beautiful collage of tropical fruit photos! ;D
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Regardless of who wins, if Tomas doesn't win I'm going to :'( then get >:(.
then go eat some "Turkey Creek" Brand, Salt and Vinegar flavored Pork Skins. ;D ;D
can we have a photo contest of our favorite snack foods next?? I would trade any fruit I have for just one, TMNT Hotest Creme Pie, circa 1990. :'(
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Ok, I voted but Tim, you skewed the voting with your picture of the dragonfruit. Even though that picture was simple, its vibrancy and simplistic realism make that picture worthy of publication.
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lmao - how did I skew the voting? And who did you vote for if I influenced you?
Cuz my vote went to JC ;D
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lmao - how did I skew the voting? And who did you vote for if I influenced you?
Cuz my vote went to JC ;D
You skewed cause I would have voted for yours...therefore I had to vote for the runner up photo. Just giving you a hard time...would have really been screwed up had you won your own contect.
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I voted for myself because I know I will lose but at least I will get one vote! Gotta represent pepinos (because nobody else will)!
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Hi, this is our sete capotes (campomanesia guazumifolia)
(http://s7.postimage.org/x41nzfkpz/setecapotesflor3.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/x41nzfkpz/)
its perfume is just excelent, similar to gardenia jazminoides :-D
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All very nice photos, since I know I'm not gonna win, I voted for siafu's moving Acerola!
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lmao - how did I skew the voting? And who did you vote for if I influenced you?
Cuz my vote went to JC ;D
You skewed cause I would have voted for yours...therefore I had to vote for the runner up photo. Just giving you a hard time...would have really been screwed up had you won your own contect.
What's a contect?
:P Just messing with you. ;)
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I voted for JC's Box Turtle vs. Papaya ;D
Don't You Worry Child (Live) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y6smkh6c-0#ws)
:) ;) :D ;D 8)
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lmao - how did I skew the voting? And who did you vote for if I influenced you?
Cuz my vote went to JC ;D
You skewed cause I would have voted for yours...therefore I had to vote for the runner up photo. Just giving you a hard time...would have really been screwed up had you won your own contect.
What's a contect?
:P Just messing with you. ;)
touche...thats one for you :)
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For those who haven't voted, PLEASE help our entrants by casting yours. It should only take a few seconds. Hard to believe we've only gotten 28 votes from 21 entries out of 500+ members, provided there are lots of inactive members, there should be plenty more to determine this.
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Tim, if I may, I suggest you put this thread at the top of the list all the time if this could be done. This way people will always see the thread and might be tempted to vote. Or make it a sticky with bold letters.
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For those who haven't voted, PLEASE help our entrants by casting yours. It should only take a few seconds. Hard to believe we've only gotten 28 votes from 21 entries out of 500+ members, provided there are lots of inactive members, there should be plenty more to determine this.
I submitted but didn't vote as I don't trust myself :)
I'm curious is there some way to see where the vote tally is at?
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Dan - After you vote.
Thera - I don't like to sticky my own post ;D
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Dan - After you vote.
Thera - I don't lick to sticky my own post ;D
I can only see my vote.
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My bad, I had it set up to only show at expiration.
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My bad, it had it set up to only show at expiration.
Awesome...thanks Tim :)
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I used to see only my vote, but now I can see the complete tally.
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Wow. My publix papaya seedling tree picture got 3 votes!!! Thank you to those who voted for my picture :-* .
It could have been 4 if I had not voted for Xeno's pepino melon ::) ;D.
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My bad, I had it set up to only show at expiration.
You should have kept it like that to keep the suspense. In any case: WOOT! I got two votes!
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Congrats, Tomas
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Congratulations, Tomas 8) Good luck with the tree, Buddy :)
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I am not sure if Tomas can even get the tree in FL. May be illegal to mail a mango tree into FL.
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If Tomas can't receive the tree bare root, I'd be surprised.
If Tim can't legally send the tree, maybe he can auction the tree off here on the forum (for sale), and then give most of the proceeds to Tomas?
That reminds me, I wonder if you could have some auctions, or separate section for auctions on this site?? maybe keep a small portion of the sale to help keep your bills paid, and keep this wonderful forum going strong!
I can understand if these ideas won't work...it's always easier said than done!
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OH Snap... :( Some BackDoor action is needed ;)
(http://s18.postimage.org/mdf043mph/dr_evil.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/mdf043mph/)
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Congratulations, Tomas!
Adam, great idea for the auctions.
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Thanks a lot Tim!! I feel honored. Could you please email me with the practicalities of receiving the price?
Tomas
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If Tomas can't receive the tree bare root, I'd be surprised.
If Tim can't legally send the tree, maybe he can auction the tree off here on the forum (for sale), and then give most of the proceeds to Tomas?
That reminds me, I wonder if you could have some auctions, or separate section for auctions on this site?? maybe keep a small portion of the sale to help keep your bills paid, and keep this wonderful forum going strong!
I can understand if these ideas won't work...it's always easier said than done!
Adam,
We've actually been planning an auction for the past few months but like everything else we just never get to it.
Excalibur has been kind enough to donate an Excalibur Red jackfruit to the forum for us to auction to help cover the costs of the forum. Hopefully in the next few weeks I will post it.
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how's the auction work?
if you set up the terms in the thread , and trust that the bidders will pay, it should be easy.
just have a deadline for the bidding to end.
would it be a bad idea if I tried to auction a plant as a test run??
or maybe someone else can?
I hope it works out well, and you turn into the tropical fruit eBay.
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Thanks a lot Tim!! I feel honored. Could you please email me with the practicalities of receiving the price?
Tomas
;D congratulations Tomas! You submitted a great picture! I do love all the other pics as well, though!