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Fruity
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Copyright: Dawn McKenzie Wykes (Dawn) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1134 W: 100 N: 3363] (17532)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09-18
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Canon EF-S 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS USM, hoya UV(0) 67mm
Exposure: f/11, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-01 3:15
Viewed: 572
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Passing through Cromwell, in the South Island, these lovely colourful fruits caught my eye, as well as the disc shaped cloud.

Cromwell bears the proud name of Oliver Cromwell, one time Lord Protector of England.
This modern service town, 31km northwest of Alexandra, can also boast another title, the ‘Cherry Capital of New Zealand.’
As you enter the town, a giant fibreglass iconic sculpture will catch your eye. It is in the form of a cluster of ripe fruit, calculated to tempt the taste buds. Fruit stalls beside S.H.8 offer delectable confections - this is truly the ‘Fruit Bowl’ of the south.
Cromwell is set in a spectacular landscape of brown hills, fertile valleys, pristine hydro lakes and dramatic gorges, carved out by the powerful Clutha and Kawarau Rivers. The town stands on the shore of Lake Dunstan, formed by the Clyde Dam, 20km downstream. Old Cromwell Town, on Melmore Terrace, close to the lake edge, is a reconstruction of the original town site, which now lies 50 metres under the shimmering lake. The Visitor Centre has a brochure, which enables you to do a self-guided historic tour here and around the main town.
Cromwell has the distinction of being further from the sea than any other New Zealand town. The climate is Continental with hot, arid summers and still, cool, dry winters, ideal for growing stone fruits and vines. A number of orchards and vineyards are open to the public for door sales and tastings.

Thanks for taking a look, hope your enjoying your day.

Cheers
Dawn
Patricia, ron-franklin, meagan, Janice, puffy, perryhooter, cstathoulis, lucbus, zokakelt, Refugee, himajyothi has marked this note useful
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To himajyothi: HELLLOOOOOOOODawn 1 10-03 04:15
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Hello Dawn,
Surprising!

Stephane

Hi Dawn, Excellent bright, clear, panarama shot of this "fruity" dislay. Nicely balanced with the disc shaped cloud too. TFS. Cheers, Pat.

Hi and good-even'in / morn'in to you

Love this picture and notes to go with it. Looks from this and your previous work you had a great tour.

hope you and yours are all well

Ron

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3273 W: 268 N: 7756] (33094)
  • [2006-10-01 3:40]

Good one Dawn! The fruit is exciting, but the cloud formation is quite spectacular! Well composed, nice and sharp, and very colourful!! Yummy!
Janice

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1792 W: 128 N: 3006] (16617)
  • [2006-10-01 5:24]

Nice shot Dawn, look delicious, great vibrant colours, beautiful sky... look like a beautiful day you have there. :) Thanks for sharing,

Cheers,
Sweety

nice Dawn! Yes,the fruit I have seen often.. but with that cloud formation you have given this picture originality...I like your composition, and clarity..very much. TFS Meagan

love the colors here dawn :)
cute photo :) that display is sure to catch anyones eyes :)
the contrast looks great

Hi Dawn,

Those fruits seem very tasty! :)
Lovely vivid colours and lighting! That cloud looks like a UFO... lol...
Razor sharp details and great notes too!

Well done and TFS
Constantinos

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3569 W: 737 N: 2406] (19084)
  • [2006-10-02 2:52]

Lovely fruity compo, dear Dawn.
Excellent compo, lighting and colors.
Very well done.

stay well,
v

Evening to You, Dawn.
'Great looking' Very well captured, Picture. Thanks for the very good written description. Good work on it.
Jan

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  • lucbus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2115 W: 92 N: 1856] (10317)
  • [2006-10-02 7:07]

Hi Dawn,
Very nice photo of this interesting welcome panel. I like how you've capture these fruits with the clouds looking like a finger and pointing at them. Very well done.
Regards.
Luc

Nice simple, sharp, clean with great composition and colours.
Very good shot.
Well done.
Zoran

Hi Dawn... How U doing? This is an amazing shot... U have a great eye for details and creativity... :D... Very vibrant colors and I love blue... :D... Very Sharp and VERY VERY NEAT... :D

Loads of Love & HUGS,
HIma :D...

* BTW, CONGRATULATIONS on Ur HONOURS!!! :D

Cool shot with a very usual cloud formation to complete it. The spring colors are just starting in the mountains obviously. Great contrasts between the colorful cherries and landscape.

Great note to present it too.
Cheers!
Robert

Hello Dawn. Lovely bright image. These large statues seem to be popping up all over the place. Well composed, lovely light and well presented. I am not sure but if you have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenticular_cloud
it may give a decription of that cloud formation. TFS,
David
I appear to be out of awards...I will return.

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  • iso Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1119 W: 62 N: 167] (27939)
  • [2006-10-06 12:06]

Everything was there and you got it Dawn.

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  • fff Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 603 W: 0 N: 40] (2724)
  • [2006-10-07 8:09]

what a funny thing i am sitting in Singapore airport where there is free internet back from cycling holiday in New Zealand and i saw this fruit in Cormwell when you enter to the center i mean shell station bye Shimon

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