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The fruit of the holly bush


The fruit of the holly bush
Photo Information
Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1107 W: 230 N: 2177] (8151)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-16
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D70, nikon70-300f4.5-5.6g
Exposure: f/5.3, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/05/30 "Fruit" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-29 0:51
Viewed: 491
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello Everyone,

The fruit that I have chosen to post is the fruit of the holly bush. I chose this, not just because it is decorative, but because it is a source of food for the wild birds.

At the moment, the birds are so busy searching for food for their broods of nestlings that I thought it would be an opportune time to draw attention to their need for natural sources of food not to be destroyed.

Here is some extra information from Wikipedia:
Holly berries are mildly toxic and will cause vomiting and/or diarrhea when ingested by people. However they are extremely important food for numerous species of birds, and also are eaten by other wild animals. In the fall and early winter the berries are hard and apparently unpalatable. After being frozen or frosted several times, the berries soften, and become milder in taste. During winter storms, birds often take refuge in hollies, which provide shelter, protection from predators (by the spiny leaves), and food. The flowers are sometimes eaten by the larva of the Double-striped Pug moth (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata). Other Lepidoptera whose larvae feed on holly include Bucculatrix ilecella (which feeds exclusively on hollies) and The Engrailed (Ectropis crepuscularia). The Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) is another well-known animal feeding on holly leaves.

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pp cropped, sharpened, added internal border using marquee tool, copied and pasted some berries over the border, erased tiny portion of border, signed
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Hello Bew!
Superbe your composition for Friday theme!
Excellent perspective and wonderful PP work!
Great colours!
Best regards!
Lili

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1834 W: 65 N: 0] (17433)
  • [2008-05-29 0:54]

Hi Bev ;)
Great macro shot and light, TFS
Best,
J ;)

Hi
This is a great idea
They are so sharp and bold
TFS
Danni

Hi Bev
Fantastic colours and composition and beautifuly framed to finish it off
Cheers
Pez

hi bev,

excelllent detail here, cracking colours and very good note..

nice1 for the theme also....cheers,,,harry

Hi Beverley,
Nice macro of the holly and its berries.
Interesting note too.
Something different for the theme, well done.
Pete.

Hi BR,

Beautifull presentation.
A touch of class...
Excellent .

jp

Hi Beverley

Great DOF
love the colours and sharpness!

Regards
Tracey

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3184 W: 224 N: 6865] (27221)
  • [2008-05-29 3:20]

This will make a lovely Christmas photo Bev. And the black border / frame goes well with it too.
The white OE on the leaf spoils it a little and I think if you had
cloned them out it would look betetr.
Still it is a joyous image
TFS
Janice

Superb interpretation for the theme. Very nice.
Best wishes,
Achim

Bom dia Bev

Beautiful composition. Very well done. Love the light.


My regards

Teresat

Hi Bev,

Not long ago we had a year that our holly bush hardly produced the red berries - and indeed they look very decorative.
Lovely capture.

TFS
Els

Hi Bev,
Excellent macro of holly the contrast red and green colors contrast wonderfully and the green leaves are seen in striking sharp details. Very effective framing to this lovely shot.
Regards, Tom

Almost Christmas in May Bev :). The framing really gets my attention here, good colour and detail and a lovely gloss on teh dark leaves. TFS,
David

Hello Bev

Well my friend this is really excellent, I would never have thought of using holly and your dead right it is indeed the fruit of the tree. Wonderful sharp image with great colour and excellent PP work

TFS and for joining in the theme

regards Helen

Very beautiful composition.
Full of color and joy.
But needs sharped.
Nice framing too.


sabina

Hello Dear Beverly
A superb capture.
Reminds me of the lovely holiday season (sigh...its far away...)
Great Shot.
TFS

Hello Bew!
Good contribution to the theme! Beautiful natural colors and details! Very nice frame and contrast!
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

Well presented Beverly....

Hi Bev,

It's a lovely picture . . small reds among greens . .
Definitely it fits with the theme . .
Yes, I saw many birds like this fruits . .
Great shot my dear friend

Tfs,
TJutjut

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3366 W: 284 N: 6425] (23856)
  • [2008-05-30 7:15]
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A very lovely idea, Bev!
Superb composition, and lovely strong colours
TFS
silke
P.S. How are you doing with shooting on Aperture priority now? -- this one might have benefited from the longer dof :)

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 848 W: 0 N: 1365] (5544)
  • [2008-05-30 7:43]

HI Bev
Wish we could grow this in our province but its too cold.
I love the red berries and the scallopped leaves overlapping the frame.
Good presentation and pp work
Dot

Greetings, Bev -
A lovely shot. Very nice reflection from the shiny surface of the leaves, sharp details and the colors are vibrant. Well done.

Hello Bev - nice photo, clever frame...
Cheers
David

Hi Bev,

Lovely shot. Love the deep greens and the contrasting bright reds. Lovely compo. Great work,

Well done and TFS,

John

Hello Bev.
Excellent composition for theme.
beautiful colours and frame.Well done.TFS.
greetings
H.Ayhan
:)

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2015 W: 136 N: 3063] (16565)
  • [2008-05-30 16:34]

Nice shot Bev,

Great colours... while I was in England, I see many of these just next to the road, is everywhere, and they are sooo pretty! Make me feel like Christmas is right there... funny how one can create the mood just because it is the symbols of Christmas. Great lighting and framing, very nice dof too. :D


Have a nice day,

Cheers,
Sweety

:) ltr

OUCH! Mama always told me don't eat RED berries! In fact it was drilled into us...we were even afraid to touch them! HAHA! Really nice work Bev!!
B-) B-)
Linda

Hello Beverley,

Beautiful capture of these fruits, nice vivid colors and excellent presentation, a great contribution to the Friday theme.
Best regards,
Sorina

Hi Bev,
I had a quick browse of your gallery to see what I missed. You certainly were busy - quite a number of admireable postings including this holly. Well framed, the berries are colorful, and the image sharp and attractive. My best regards, Danilo

Hello Beverley,beautiful presentation for the theme.I like how you manage this picture.Good framing and very well capture.well done......CM

A photo that will make a lovely Xmas card Bev! Lovely detail and presentation.

Thanks for sharing all that info about the holly berries too. Since they do not grow over here - or at least I haven't seen maany - it is nice to learn more about these plants. Also to realise the importance of it to our feathered friends.

Kind regards

Wia

Hi dear Bev:)
What an amazing macro vith excellent contribution to theme.Great colour, light andcontrasts.Well framed.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

Beverly, very beautiful, great composition and beautiful red color...

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