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Carob and carat


Carob and carat
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Copyright: Jean Fraipont (Reflex) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 406 W: 274 N: 139] (3164)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-27
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, 18-55
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/125 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-09 3:08
Viewed: 319
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Ceratonia siliqua, the scientific name of the carob tree, derives from the Greek kerátiοn (κεράτιον), “fruit of the carob” (from keras [κέρας] "horn"), and Latin siliqua "pod, carob." The term "carat", the unit by which diamond weight is measured, is also derived from the Greek word kerátiοn (κεράτιον), alluding to an ancient practice of weighing gold and gemstones against the seeds of the carob tree by people in the Middle East[citation needed]. The system was eventually standardized, and one carat was fixed at 0.2 grams.
Carob, dried or roasted and having a slightly sweet taste, in powder or chip form, is used as an ingredient in cakes and cookies. Carob is sometimes used as a substitute for chocolate. The seeds, also known as locust beans, are used as animal feed. They are also the source of locust bean gum, a thickening agent used in numerous processed foods. In Egypt, carobs are consumed as a snack. Crushed pods are used to make a refreshing drink. Compotes and liqueurs are made from carob in Turkey, Malta, Portugal, Spain and Sicily. Carob has proven effective in relieving diarrhea in infants.[9] In Libya, a syrup is extracted from carob named rub used as a complimentary to Asida meal.
(Wikipedia)
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Bonjour Jean,
A fine "single tree" image. Composition is excellent with the tree nicely of centre. Clarity is wonderful even like the natural colors. A nice posting Jean!
Hans

Hi Jean,
Great photo, the colours look excellent here. The horizon looks perfectly straight, nice composition with the tree too. The inclusion of the FG rocks was a good idea. Awesome view.

TFS,
Scott.

Bonjour Jean ,
Belle composition et couleur . Sa doit pas être facile d'aller ceuillir le caroube de ce caroubier
là ou il est placer . Beau travail uine netetée d'image parfait.Bravo!
Bon dimanche
Gaston

Hi Jean,
Awsome summer composition, it's great to see that the clear blue tones of the sea and the sky are broken by the refreshing green of the tree. Sharpness and clarity are excellent, the composition seems to be well-overthought. Fine realization, good job!
Greetings,
Kristof

Salut Jean
Un commentaire parfait pour accompagnée cette belle image méditerranéen.
La saturation des couleurs est parfaite est donne envie de plongé dans ce beau cadre.
Une invitation a la balade.
Bonne fin de journée.
Urs

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1307 W: 0 N: 2598] (20817)
  • [2009-08-09 8:41]

Hello,

Merveilleus solitaire dan sun décor marin de rêve, le fond bleu, avec ce beau vert, la roche, fantastique, très très beau cliché.

Bravoe t maitié

Nicou

Salut Jean

Quel bleu !
L'arbre solitaire... un exercice de style réussi je trouve.
J'aime beaucoup ces deux tons bleus démarqués par la ligne d'horizon.
La note instructive est un plus appréciable.
La lumière est bien gérée.
Joli composition au titre sympa comme tout.
Amicalement.

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  • Mravka Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 205 W: 0 N: 158] (5524)
  • [2009-08-09 14:02]

Hello Jean,
a lovely capture, with nice blue tones, great composition and superb clarity.
TFS
regards, biljana

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 535 W: 0 N: 1000] (4972)
  • [2009-08-10 3:03]

Bonjour Jean,

Image intéressante, superbe contraste de couleur avec de superbes! Excellent paysage, je vous souhaite joie.
Un beau jour,
Adrian

hey Jean
great composition , very nice colors and great POV
excellent point of view
regards
T

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  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1067 W: 80 N: 1173] (7421)
  • [2009-08-10 21:34]

Beautiful calmness and clear atmosphere to enhance this appealing subject and composition. I especially like the sense of distance and elevation. Clear focus and good use of light. Well done!

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1707 W: 124 N: 1462] (20612)
  • [2009-08-11 1:13]

Hi Jean,
beautiful composition.Beautiful harmony blue and green.Perfect clarity.TFS.Necla.

Bonjour Jean,

ALors....
Photo superbe, commentaires très instructifs, on sait maintenant d'où vient la racine du mot carat et il me semble que le caroube est aussi bon pour certaines maladies intestinales!!!
Waouhhhh!!! Quels bleus tu nous offres, c'est splendide!!!
Et ce caroubier qui pousse à flanc de falaise a su se trouver une place de choix pour finir ses vieux jours dans ce joli pays!!!

Amitiés
Odile

hello Jean;
lovely seascape, excellent view, very good vivid colours
great sharpness and clarity image;
tfs;
Karolina

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