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Dragon fruit


Dragon fruit
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Copyright: Tjutjut Bramantoro (tjutjut) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2003 W: 88 N: 3276] (15091)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-30
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D300, AF-S VR Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Macro
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/100 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/05/30 "Fruit" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-30 2:51
Viewed: 677
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 114
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I don't know why it's called Dragon fruit . .
I bought two last night at local market, just to participate on this week's theme . .
I was thinking of buying durian . . maybe next time will show you this one . .

I extracted from Wikipedia about Dragon fruit:

The fruit can weigh from 150-600 grams and the flesh, which is eaten raw, is mildly sweet and low in calories. Eating the fruit is sometimes likened to that of the kiwifruit due to a prevalence of sesame seed-sized black crunchy seeds found in the flesh of both fruits which make for a similar texture upon consumption. The skin is not eaten. The fruit may be converted into juice or wine; the flowers can be eaten or steeped as tea. Although the tiny pitaya seeds are eaten with the flesh, the seeds are indigestible. It is generally recommended that dragon fruit be eaten chilled, for improved flavor. Ingestion of significant amounts of red dragonfruit (particularly Costa Rica Pitaya) may result in a reddish discoloration of the urine and faeces.
• Red-skinned pitayas are rich in vitamins, especially Vitamin C.
• Pitayas are rich in fiber and minerals, notably phosphorus and calcium. Red pitayas are richer in the former, yellow ones in the latter. In Taiwan, diabetics use the fruit as a food substitute for rice and as a source of dietary fibre.
• Pitayas are also rich in phytoalbumins which are highly valued for their antioxidant properties.
• Costa Rica Pitayas are rich in antioxidants which prevent the formation of cancer-causing free radicals.

Dragon fruit or Pitayas. You may want to see the fruit in whole as in the workshop .

I saw the tree . . and it is like cactus . . some fruits in one tree . .
I like this fruit . . healthy and nice . .

I put in freezer last night, and this morning I cut half . . put it on the white towel . . facing to the camera . . put small flash at the back to light the BG . . and one flash to fill in the front part . .

Thank you for viewing it.

Cheers,
Tjutjut

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Hello Tjutjut!
This fruit lokks very interesting, beautiful colours!
Nice crop!
Thanks for WS, too!
Best regards!
Lili

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1606 W: 0 N: 173] (12337)
  • [2008-05-30 2:55]

Hi Tjutjut,
Perfect macro (as usual) :))) Wow details are clear and great. Thanks and have a nice day
Diane

Hi Tjutjut,

Lovely image.
Well composed ..
Interesting details and notes.
Enjoy !!

jp

HI Tjutjut,
I have never seen this but it looks very interesting. Excellent perspective and nicely composed. TFS Julie

Hi Tjut,

extraordinarily beautiful in its simplicity!
what a great capture of this sliced dragon fruit. colours are just wonderful & immaculately sharp & clear! very well done.

TFS
Regards
Agoes

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3348 W: 688 N: 1921] (16125)
  • [2008-05-30 3:18]
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I'm glad you didn't choose the awfully smelling durian.
Wonderful presentation of a very handsome fruit


thanks,
v

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  • Cyn Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 49 W: 0 N: 15] (312)
  • [2008-05-30 3:24]

hey, waauw nice colors tju tju, good macro
regards marleen

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  • hama Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 98 W: 0 N: 33] (625)
  • [2008-05-30 3:27]

Hi Tjutjut Bramantoro,
Altough I have nnot seen this fruit but seems very interesting, Well composed, nicely presented with a good detail.
Love from Pakistan

Sarwar

hello Tjutjut
what a deadly title is this! fruit and dragon?
a nice fruit for the lady, i think she will recover only by takeing its name "Dragon Fruit" haha haha.
lovely shot dear, wonderful colours
beautiful post

regards
Manuj Mehta

Hello Dear Tjut
Lovely capture
very very creativeand a refreshing change from the other images.
well done
tfs

Hi my friend...
Very nice shot...
Nice detail...
Nice weekend...
Andro

Oh wow Tjutjut, now this is one fruit worth buying to make a picture - never seen it, never did I hear it's name - very exotic and a great macro!

TFS
Els

hello tjutjut

this is awesome!
highly detailed closeup
brilliant colors
very nice focus and dof

excellent for the theme
greetings
js

merhaba dear tjutjut
excellent artistic picture.magnificent lovely colours and composition.well done my friend.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Bonjour,
Intéressante composition bien géométrique.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1576 W: 118 N: 3601] (14417)
  • [2008-05-30 5:54]

Hello Tjutjut,
Very nice idea... even the ws looks very pretty! I love the pinks and greens... Great idea about the freezer it makes the fruit look very fresh!

Tricia

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3366 W: 284 N: 6438] (23896)
  • [2008-05-30 6:32]

You are a real master of the close-cropped tight composition
Great details in this
TFs
silke

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 860 W: 0 N: 1388] (5630)
  • [2008-05-30 7:48]

Hi Tjutjut
We do have fruits from different countries but I have never seen this one before.
Intriguing texture with very nice colours.
Good macro shot
Dot

Excellent capture.
Excellent sharpness and details.
And what a beautiful looking fruit.
TFS
Pierre

Hello Tjutjut,

I am so pleased that you have told us about this fruit. I have seen it on the shelves at the supermarket but it is quite expensive and I was reluctant to buy it without knowing what to do with it, or how it tasted! I think I will buy one next week!

You have made an excellent job of photographing it. The preparations were worth the effort. (I think it must be an experience to look in your freezer, my friend. Along with the normal food there might be the odd, chilled fruit, spider or fly, all waiting to be snapped!)
Superb, sharp image with glorious details of the seeds and texture.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)
Many thanks for your kind comments on 'The fruit of the holly bush'.

Hi Tjutjut,
Nice sharp colourful presentation with a good DOF, these are strange looking fruit but they don't taste too bad.
Well done
Regards Andy

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2465 W: 0 N: 876] (13220)
  • [2008-05-30 12:04]

WOOW,
hermoso trabajo Tju,
sensacional pov,
colores perfecto y buena compo.
saludos amigo.

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  • Koala Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 362 W: 21 N: 71] (2338)
  • [2008-05-30 12:13]

Interesting fruit...looks great!
How does it tastes like?

Very nice macro

Have a nice day!

Hello Tjutjut,
wow, fantastic shot, beautiful colors and superb
contrast, the pink against the white is so lovely,
excellent sharpness and depth of field, wonderful
details and nice light, good composition and point
of view.
ANgela

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  • boonie Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1263 W: 46 N: 1314] (6391)
  • [2008-05-30 16:24]

Sure glad you provided the name and information. Also have no clue about durian. Beautiful colors in this fruit. Hope it tastes as good as it looks.

Dan

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 412 W: 0 N: 245] (2644)
  • [2008-05-30 19:46]

its look really juicy and attractive colours with adorable details. wonderful capture and great note. red meat dragon fruit is sweety than white one. tfs, Tjutjut

i tried eating this fruit.. im afraid i don't like it.. hehehe..

cantik buah dragonfruit bro seperti bunga la pula.. well done.. lovely cropping.. good job.

regards, terry

Halo Pak.
Jadi ngiler... nih!
Perjalanan ke Pulau Rambut, saya masih harus survei dulu. Kalau sudah OK pasti saya kabari.

Salam.
Stef

ciao Tjutjut..
a good contribution of the friday theme.. the close pov is so effective.. with colours.. with details.. everything is good here!! thanks
ciao Marco

Salam Bro,
What a superb macro shot.Great contribution for the theme.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

wooooooooooow
amazing one Tjutjut,
what a beautiful, rich vivid colours,
what a perfect compo,
what a clarity and sharpnes,
welldone my friend and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:) tomorrow

a very sharp presentation of this fruit Tjutjut, nice DOF as this lens sharply gives.nice composition.TFS about the notes as well.
regards...............andres

Hi Tjutjut,
The first time I ever saw this fruit was in Laos, I like the fresh bite of it and indeed a very "handsome" fruit to picture. You did well particular with the shallow DOF but great sharpnes on the top white and pink side of the dragon fruit. Well done my friend. A nice contribution to the theme!
Hans

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2159 W: 380 N: 2153] (23142)
  • [2008-05-31 6:45]

Merhaba Myfriend Tjutjut....
Excellent job with beautiful photo, wonderful colors and a very beautiful macro...
Selamlar...
Milas...

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  • WMcK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 734 W: 8 N: 1671] (6444)
  • [2008-05-31 6:47]

I have never, seen or heard of such a tantalizing fruit Tjutjut. If it tastes half as wonderful as you have made it look, it must be pretty amazing. I love the composition and your freezer trick again, created stunning results. Detail and colour, wonderful. Excellent.
Warm Regards
Wanda

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5243 W: 181 N: 6224] (32841)
  • [2008-05-31 6:55]

Hello Tjutjut


Interesting this fruit.
it is always good see innovations
and to learn what this world offers for us.
Beautiful look of her, your format, his nucleus
white full of seeds clue her with a beautiful look.
Excellent macro shot my friend...
Congratulations.

Sérgio

hi tjutjut, neat shot, excellent colors and details, the off centre comp. is great too, very unique looking fruit, nice add to the theme,
tfs,
scott

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  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 286 W: 0 N: 155] (1411)
  • [2008-05-31 8:45]

Hi Tjutjut,

Beautiful fruit! Excellent capture! Great colors and composition.

Congratulations my friend.
Romeu
Later

Hello my friend

What an amazing POV here, i love the crop on this image and the details, texture and colour are just superb.

TFS and joining in the theme

kind regards Helen

Hola Tjutjut.
Excelente esta macro de bonitos colores.
Buen comentario.
Un cordial saludo y muchas gracias por compartir tu trabajo.
Juan Luis.

Salam Bro,
Great idea,nice composition and good contrasting of the light and colors.Good use of the depth too.
Great done bro,
Selamat Berhujung Minggu.

CM

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  • kross1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 455 W: 11 N: 695] (2652)
  • [2008-05-31 21:52]

Hi Tjutjut,
Great picture. Interesting piece of fruit. The detail and colors are very good. Does it taste good? I haven't seen this fruit for sale in the US.
Regards,
Kevin

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4190 W: 222 N: 3834] (28091)
  • [2008-06-01 2:04]

Hi Tjutjut

And I tried this dragon fruit from a cactus plant in Vietnam. After I got back to Thailand I noticed it in the markets there, too. It tastes like a more delicate version of kiwi fruit. Well recorded here, & tfs!

Hello Tjutjut
Excellent macro and lovely theme.
Well done my friend.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan
:)

Hi Tjutjut, this is a very nice fruit, it is very colourful and I like the way you captured it, in half.
Very sharp, vivid and well lit.
Very good entry to the theme.

Cheers. Yan :)

Hi Tjutjut :o)

Great macro on this colourful fruit ! Amazing details and perfect sharpness, very well done !
I captured one a few months ago, see in my gallery here

TFS this fresh moment :o)

Take care my friend

Marylou

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3046 W: 568 N: 3415] (15131)
  • [2008-06-01 12:09]

Hi Tjutjut,
Beautiful photo! It could make a beautiful poster in the kitchen walls. This tight crop reveals great details and bright colors. Very nice image! Annie

Great artwork and well framed. Very good quality too.
Best wishes,
Achim

Hi dear Tjutjut
Excellent compo with great colours. beautiful macro. I want to taste it :)
Best wishes
Melany

Hi Tjutjut,
Wonderfully captured and cropped. Lovely, lovely colors with really good sharpness and clarity. Love this fruit! Quite a number of people now are planting these in their garden. Looks weird - the plant.
Overall, a creative and brilliant presentation!

Best regards,
Sharina

Aku jadi inget ratna Kong,
dia photo buah ini perfect sekali, anda juga sama photo buah yang sama dengan sudut angle yang baik sekali.
aku engga pernah tau rasa buah ini, apakah enak atau tidak tapi terus terang dari bentuk dan bijinya aku sama sekali engga tertarik, beda halnya kalau untuk dijadikan object photo, kok bisa secantik ini ya hehehe.

rgds
Haldian

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1838 W: 69 N: 0] (17532)
  • [2008-06-03 7:06]

Hi Tjutjut dear friend ;)
Great macro shot, details an croping, TFS
Best,
J ;)

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1186 W: 285 N: 1315] (7065)
  • [2008-06-08 16:26]

Hello Tjutjut.
Nice one and very original.
Good point of view and contrast of the fruit inside is well presented.
Very interesting note as well.
My compliments.
Janek Kloss

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  • c_rapp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1025 W: 17 N: 1190] (6624)
  • [2008-06-28 22:33]

Looks delicious! Beautiful colors and pov. Great piture. TFS
Christan

Hello Tjutjut
Etonnant fruit ! Merci du partage !
Cordialement,
Antoione.

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 990 W: 0 N: 771] (8503)
  • [2008-07-06 12:31]

It is extremely hard to make something very special of something normal,you did very well Tjut.
Sehat2 Pak.
jan

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  • bigil Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 200 W: 4 N: 55] (1351)
  • [2008-07-30 18:55]

Fruit d'une couleur magnifique. Bravo tjutjut. Gilles

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 0 N: 284] (1313)
  • [2008-09-28 0:38]

Hello Tjutjut,
a well shown details of the Buah Naga.
Great soft focus and lovely stylish composition.

Regards,
foozi

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