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Smell like hell, taste like heaven


Smell like hell, taste like heaven
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Copyright: Tjutjut Bramantoro (tjutjut) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1870 W: 88 N: 3363] (15952)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-01
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 5D, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/05/30 "Fruit" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-01 1:12
Viewed: 625
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
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NO POINT PLEASE . . Appreciate your critique or comment

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This is DURIAN. It's a fruit.

The fruit can grow up to 30 centimetres (12 in) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) in diameter, and typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lbs). Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown, and its flesh pale-yellow to red, depending on the species.

The hard outer husk is covered with sharp, prickly thorns while the edible flesh within emits a distinctive odour, which is regarded as either fragrant or overpowering and offensive. The odour of the ripe fruit is strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Due to the unusual odour, the durian is forbidden from certain establishments such as hotels and public transportations in Southeast Asia.
The odour has prompted many people to formulate evocative descriptions with views ranging from those of deep appreciation to intense disgust.

The durian, native to Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia, has only been known to the western world for about 600 years. The British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace famously described its flesh as "a rich custard highly flavoured with almonds" in the 19th century.
The flesh can be consumed at various stages of ripeness and is used to flavour a wide variety of savoury and sweet edibles in Southeast Asian cuisines. The seeds can also be eaten when cooked. The name durian comes from the Malay word duri (thorn) together with the suffix -an.

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I just want to share with you what I bought this morning . .

You may see the whole fruit as on workshop

Most people can't afford to smell this fruit . . and some buildings not giving permission for tenant to bring this one to their apartment or room . .

Thank you for viewing it . .

Cheers,
TJutjut

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chrisJ, tsesler, Hendrika, Kiwis, shelbeesmom, dareco, CyberMeritam, manujmehta, jusninasirun, ayse51, sharinawati, Romeu, Jong, MLINES, harpya, boomcat, rewind has marked this note useful
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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4259 W: 414 N: 6797] (42610)
  • [2008-06-01 2:01]

Hi Tjutjut

I tried some Durian icecream in Thailand. Not bad at all. The pale blue bg works well here. Tfs!

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  • japiey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1291 W: 85 N: 2382] (9084)
  • [2008-06-01 2:03]

Hi Tjutjut ,

Beautifull shot, well presented.
Your title is superb.
All the best, dear friend.

jp

Good morning Thutjut.
Can smell it from here, AWFULL, haha
Never ever eated it, but seen and smelled it many times.
Also it was forbidden to bring it with you in the resort on Langkawi
Ones in the Amada hotel in Singapore, the smell was in the elevator for days.!
Very well capture, The inner looks 'delishious', right ?
Have a nice day.
Jan

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  • tsesler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 649 W: 12 N: 1173] (6301)
  • [2008-06-01 2:58]

Hello my dear friend,
what clarity and sharpnes....
interesting fruit, never seen before,
thant you very much also informative note,
welldone and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:)ltr

makes me thinking of a brain :)

Salam Bro,
Very interesting close up.Excellent details, sharp and colours.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

Hi Tjutjut,

You already promissed another special fruit and indeed this one is also unknown to me. With interest I have been reading your note - wonder what the smell would be when it tastes like vanilla custard with a lot of almonds.
But it's very photogenic.

TFS
Els

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1273 W: 0 N: 189] (13118)
  • [2008-06-01 4:22]

Hi Tjutjut,
I never saw this before, thanks to show us. Special what's look like inside, I agree with Johanthanhart, it's look like a brain :) Thanks and have a nice day
Diane

Ewww HAHAHA! This is like Cabbage, or Broccoli! It's a wonder anyone eats it when it's cooked...but the taste is nice, if you can get past the smell! Nice post for the theme Tjutjut!
B-)
Linda

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  • wieyos Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 43 N: 2153] (9006)
  • [2008-06-01 6:12]

hehehe...smell like hell, to SOME people only. perhaps like how a cheese smells to many Asians but this one surely tastes like heaven to ALL people.

above all, the capture here is as perfect as taken by a professional! well done, Tjut!

menggiurkan sekali durian ini, deh! apa bener sih, anda nggak mau point?

TFS
Regards
Agoes

Hello Tjutjut,

I am intrigued!
This sounds so bizarre!
Smells awful, tastes divine!
Where do you get to eat it?

Good, detailed shot!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

hi tjutjut, unusual fruit here, never seen this, nice colors, textures and details, neat to look at,
tfs,
scott

You have really nailed this shot, well done. It looks a little like a chestnut to me. Thanks, TW

heloo Tjutjut
how are you dear friend?
wonderful capture
maening ful title
wonderful colour, sharp and focused
the white background highlited the subject very well.
lovely offcenter composition.

regards
Manuj Mehta

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

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2008-06-02 1:37]

This is very interesting...I've never tasted one, or seen one, or smelt one :) A very good picture, as is the ws with very good detail shown. Thanks for todays lesson in 'fruit' :) Have a great day!

Asalamualaikum Bro,
Sedap ni bro,saya sekeluarga suka makan durian.Tapi belum pernah rasa durian Indonesia.Bagaimana ya rasanya...:)

Oya tentang shot bro ni..tak perlu saya banyak komentar,memang best punya shot bro ni..
Wonderful done bro.

Salam,
CM

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3579 W: 737 N: 2415] (19132)
  • [2008-06-02 5:28]

hmmm, you did it !
I hate the smell and I don't know the taste but I like the photo.


thanks,
v

Hello Tjutjut. I guess the fruit season is here again in Indonesia too. Excellent work in splitting the perfect durian into two. Creamy texture and must be really tasty. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

Hi Tjutjut,
beautiful shot of Durian.Well done.TFS.Necla.

Hello Tjutjut,
Yikes! Its the durian season as well in Indonesia? I don't eat durian, but the whole family does. My husband bought them and eat them out in the porch...sad but true. hahaha.
A very good composition with extremely great colors. Clarity and sharpness are just brilliant against the background. Hmmm, it does look tempting! Really, really great work here, Tjutjut! Love it.

Best regards,
Sharina

Hi Tjutjut,
Very interesting fruit..Like a wallnut!!..
Nice composition and perfect presantation.
Well done.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

It's almost an erotic photo, it's a very nice work on the matter of this fruit.

A very nice job,
Thx for sharing.

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  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 332 W: 0 N: 222] (1851)
  • [2008-06-02 15:31]

Hi Tjutjut,

Great Technique! Amazing shot!

Congratulations my friend,
Romeu

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  • wilth Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 363 W: 46 N: 513] (1953)
  • [2008-06-02 16:03]

Great sharp and well presented--the fruit against the background is a very nice touch--and quite an education.
I'm respecting your wishes and holding points but this is a great shot.
TFS,
Wilt

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 428 W: 0 N: 273] (3168)
  • [2008-06-02 18:08]

durian is my favour fruit. its must be tasty just look at the golden colour, excellent yummy texture, :). tfs, Tjutjut

Hi Tjutjut.this is a nice sharp shot...great details.

Roger

hehehe... bikin mau nyobain aja nih durian montongnya.

mas, kemaren aku ke pangandaran, kayanya asik juga kalau ketemuan disana untuk hunting.
minat ?

lokasinya mantap banget. banyak pantai yang masih perawan dan pemandangan yang bagus sekali.

Rgds
Haldian

Hi Tjutjut, I tried this recently and it was very tasty. For many years i steered away from it because of the reputation mentioned in your note but it was very good. I like the tight crop as well as the taste. TFS. Murray.

I like Durian Tjutjut. One of the expensive fruits here in Manila. Nice exposure my friend, yellow is very difficult to deal with. Well done.
Dennis

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 0 N: 1698] (13701)
  • [2008-06-03 13:00]

after 3 or 4 times I learned to eat it,and now I agree...the taste is super and the smell is ok!
Good shot Tjut.
jan

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5752 W: 198 N: 2563] (10054)
  • [2008-06-04 6:30]

Hello Tjutjut


It is a beautiful macro!
Your history on this fruit is a lot
interesting, because for the odor that you speak that
she exhales, even so still it is eatable.
and for the that I read it should be very strong the odor.
Details excellent and very well defined in the fruit.
Beautiful post! High quality the picture!
Congratulations my friend..

Sérgio

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  • Liberty Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 642 W: 37 N: 1082] (5785)
  • [2008-06-05 5:13]

Hi Tjutjut,

Thank you for sharing this fruit with us and thank you for this informative note.

Funnny title.

Best regards,

Josée

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  • boomcat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2581 W: 75 N: 4241] (16869)
  • [2008-06-05 19:34]

ive seen the Durian grown in some part of Australia but cannot remember where.. probably the hotter place.. it grow beautifully there..

i like eating durian but not this yellow one.. i prefer the white one with lesser strong smell.. or and i love the forest durian where the colour of the fruit either bright yellow or orange a smaller version.. that one is more yummy.. hehe bro lepas ne buah nya dimakan ya?

compare buah bro yg previous aku rasa yg ne paling cantik shotnya.. :)

regards, terry

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  • rewind Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 114 W: 5 N: 128] (1084)
  • [2008-08-08 11:37]

I must say I'm usually quite adventurous with food but when I tried this in Sarawak I thought it was quite disgusting! I guess you either love it or hate it.
Best regards, Les

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