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Quince
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Copyright: selahattin erikci (tanburi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2036 W: 253 N: 4676] (37724)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-30
Categories: Nature, Artwork, Macro
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/40 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-11-02 21:10
Viewed: 315
Points: 46
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Quince

oblonga, is the sole member of the genus Cydonia and native to warm-temperate southwest Asia in the Caucasus region. It is a small deciduous tree, growing 5-8 m tall and 4-6 m wide, related to apples and pears, and like them has a pome fruit, which is bright golden yellow when mature, pear-shaped, 7-12 cm long and 6-9 cm broad.
The quince tree is native to Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Albania, Republic of Macedonia, Greece, and Bulgaria, but the Greeks grafted from a superior strain from ancient Kydonia (Greek: Κυδωνία), now Khania, a port in Crete, whence both the common and better-preserved genus name.
Most varieties of quince are too hard, astringent and sour to eat raw unless 'bletted' (softened by frost and subsequent decay). They are used to make jam, jelly and quince pudding, or they may be peeled, then roasted, baked or stewed. The flesh of the fruit turns red after a long cooking time. The very strong perfume means they can be added in small quantities to apple pies and jam to enhance the flavour. Adding a diced quince to applesauce will enhance the taste of the applesauce with the chunks of relatively firm, tart quince. The term "marmalade", originally meaning a quince jam, derives from "marmelo," the Portuguese word for this fruit.[1][2] The fruit, like so many others, can be used to make a type of wine.
In Iran and other parts of the Middle East, the dried pits of the fruit are used to treat sore throat and to relieve cough. The pits are soaked in water; the viscous product is then drunk like cough medicine. It is commonly used for children, as it is alcohol free and 100% natural. A variety of quince which is grown in the Middle East, does not require cooking and is often eaten raw.
In Malta, a jam is made from the fruit (ġamm ta' l-isfarġel). According to local tradition, a teaspoon of the jam dissolved in a cup of boiling water relieves intestinal discomfort. In Lebanon, it is called sfarjel and also used to make jam. In Syria, quince is cooked in pomegranate paste (dibs rouman) with shank meat and kibbeh (a middle eastern meat pie with burghul and mince meat) and is called kibbeh safarjalieh. In Iran, quince is called beh (ﺑﻪ) and is used raw or in stews and jam, and the seeds are used as a remedy for pneumonia and lung disease. In parts of Afghanistan, the quince seeds are collected and boiled and then ingested to combat pneumonia. In Pakistan quinces are stewed together with sugar until they turn bright red. The resulting stewed quince, called Muraba is then preserved in jars and eaten
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  • Great 
  • rigz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 161 W: 0 N: 85] (1068)
  • [2008-11-02 22:51]

Hi Selahattin,

Very creatives framming. Superb sharpness and details. Great contrast and composition. Good efforts!

TFS,
Geoffrey bin Ramji

hi my friend,

i never eat this.. looks like lemon but hairy.. nice shot and combination of the 3d frame.. beautiful done.. well composed.. lovely detail and sharpness as well.. tfs..

regards, terry

  • Great 
  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1503 W: 23 N: 0] (11854)
  • [2008-11-02 23:11]

Merhaba my friend...
Beautiful work...
Nice details, colors, composition...
Regards...
Andro

Merhaba neighbour!

a nice presentation of your PP works here. colours and details are well seen and the framing is pleasant too.
the cloning for a darkened BG is however could be better as traces are evident here and here. over all, it's anice presentation.

TFS
regards
Agoes

Hello Selahattin! Nice lightness and brightness, very nice colours. Good saturation. Interesting composition. Original art work. Good picture. Good luck!

Hi Selahattin
Long life to us!!! ahahaha
Now you are better
finished with cemereies!!! ahahah
wonderful work dear friend
good framed
ciao
Lucio

Hocam muhteşemsiniz yine
Çerçeve de konuşuyor
İyi haftalar
Burak

Günaydın Selahattin Bey,
ayva pek bir lezzetli görünüyor,
umarın boğazı tıkayanlardan değildir;)
netlik ve sunum mükemmel ötesi olmuş,
ellerinize emeğinize sağlık,
saygılar,
Taner

Hi Selahattin,
Marvelous work (fine art) and PPW.
Stunning presentation.
Saude
raimundo

  • Great 
  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 814 W: 51 N: 1717] (11169)
  • [2008-11-03 1:14]

ciao selahattin..bella macro..ottima pianta di limone....grandi i colori..ottimo pov..bellissimo soggetto
molto affascinante
lele

  • Great 
  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2027 W: 147 N: 3408] (13641)
  • [2008-11-03 2:54]

hi Selahattin

I have not seen this type of fruit but the color looks a bit like lemon although the skin is not. You are lucky to have Med climate for many kinds of fruits. Very well captured sharp detail and superb pp work!

So far, I think not many fruit imports from Turkey in Malaysia. Maybe time to change!

tfs, bill

Hi Selahattin,

Beautiful colours and lighting in your picture, very good composition.

Ciao,
Lara

  • Great 
  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2740 W: 412 N: 2987] (32929)
  • [2008-11-03 7:36]

merhaba Selahattin bey...
Yine harika bir 3D çalışması...
mükemmel bir çalışma, eline sağlık selamlar

Merhaba Selahattin.
Bu sene ayva bol olacakmış:) Kış sertmi geçer.
Ustad renkler ve kadrajıyla çok güzel bir sunum.
Ellerine saglık.
Selamlar
H.Ayhan

Merhaba Selahattin Hoca,
Meyve kompozisyonlarını çok seviyorum...
Bu çekiminiz de çok ışıklı.renkli ve harika
sunumu ile SELAHATTİNCE bir çalışmanın ürünü...
Selam,sevgiler üstad...
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

  • Great 
  • Saba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 594 W: 0 N: 1628] (9289)
  • [2008-11-03 11:16]

Merhaba Selahattin!
Beautiful macro, beautiful fruit.
Wonderful colors, focus and picture.
Congratulations.
Greetings.
Barbara

Selam Selahattin Bey,
Tatlısına bayılıyorum:) görünce anımsadım. Canımda çekti:)
Müthiş detaylı bir makro olmuş.
Elinize sağlık.
Bayram

hi sel, wonderful contrasting colors, i am always amazed how create these frames in the back , they are with such a nice artisic touch!
tfs,
scott

  • Great 
  • pikas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 158 W: 9 N: 281] (1100)
  • [2008-11-03 12:18]

Olá Selahattin,

Original composition, magnific framework,

Excellent colors, and high detail.

Congratulations,

Mário

Hello my dear friend selahattin,

Wonderful green color of this fruit and an excellent job with very good frame!
Congratulations and TFS.
Sergio

  • Great 
  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1273 W: 0 N: 189] (13118)
  • [2008-11-04 3:59]

Hi Selahattin,
Superb macro shot and presentation 3D of it! The details, sharpness and colors are great. Well explained. Thanks
Regards
Diane

Hello Selahattin,
Wow, wonderful close up, great focus, excellent POV and also vivid colors, very well done & TFS.
Regards
Atri

Merhaba Selahattin Bey,harika bir makro,tüy detayları bile vefis görünüyor.Nefis kompozisyon ve çerçevesi ile muthiş bir sunum,ellerinize sağlık,selamlar .:)

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