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Kakis
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Copyright: Giorgio Mercuri (Photoslave) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 142 W: 0 N: 52] (763)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-03
Categories: Trees
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd
Exposure: f/8, 1/420 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-15 12:45
Viewed: 1338
Points: 38
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KAKIS

Infos from Wikipedia:

sweet, slightly tart fruits with a soft to occasionally fibrous texture. This species, native to China, is deciduous, with broad, stiff leaves. Cultivation of the fruit extended first to other parts of east Asia, and was later introduced to California and southern Europe in the 1800s, and numerous cultivars have been selected. It is edible in its crisp firm state, but has its best flavor when allowed to rest and soften slightly after harvest. The Japanese cultivar 'Hachiya' is a widely grown cultivar. The fruit has a high tannin content which makes the immature fruit astringent and bitter. The tannin levels are reduced as the fruit matures. Persimmons like 'Hachiya' must be completely ripened before consumption. When ripe, this fruit comprises thick pulpy jelly encased in a waxy thin skinned shell. "Sharon Fruit" is the trade name for D. kaki fruit that has been artificially ripened with chemicals

Commercially, there are generally two types of persimmon fruit; astringent and non-astringent. Astringent persimmons contain very high levels of soluble tannins and are unpalatable if eaten before ripening. The astringency of tannins is removed by ripening by exposure to light over several days, or artificially with chemicals. This bletting process is sometimes jumpstarted by exposing the fruit to cold or frost which hastens cellular wall breakdown. These astringent persimmons can also be prepared for commercial purposes by drying.

Non-astringent persimmons are not actually free of tannins as the term suggests, but rather are far less astringent before ripening, and lose more of their tannic quality sooner. Non-astringent persimmons may be consumed when still very firm to very very soft.
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Hi Gio,
splendid explosion of colors, this image is very sharp and perfectly focused, wonderfull blue sky,
well done,
friendly,
Pat

Hello Giorgio,
An attractgive colour palette, the red fruit really stand out on the beautiful blue sky!
I like the framing and the good details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • lise Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 172 W: 51 N: 548] (2875)
  • [2007-11-16 6:02]

Hi Giorgio,
This is one of my favorite fruit and I've never seen a picture of them on a tree! The vivid colours really stand out from the blue sky. Great composition and POV.
Very well done
Lise

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-11-16 6:35]

Hello Giorgio

What a wonderful use of lighting and colour.
The contrast is brilliant,the orange is striking against that blue.
TFS



Rob

Hello Giorgio! Beautiful colors. Amazing contrast. Nice composition. Very original capture. Best regard!

Hi Giorgio,

A nice image of the kaki, the photo has a good composition, sharpness and nice colors. Thanks for sharing.

Pierre

hello gorgio
bravo pour cette belle présentation , les couleurs sont bien jolies et netteté parfaite dans ce beau ciel bleu
bien vu , merci a toi
edith

Bellissima foto con colori eccellenti.
Ottima composizione

Hello Giorgio,
Very lovely shot of this fruits you present here.
I can see very vivid colours and excellent details, with very nice composition & POV.
Well presented with informative note as well.
TFS and regards,
Kevin

Hello Giorgio wow strong colour saturation and it works well as the colours contrasts well the orange and blue is superb nice strong light that helps tfs rgds Necip.

Hi Giorgio,
that's marvelous, those colours are amazing.
I haven't knowen that you have those fruits in Italy, unbelievable.
Thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

splendido contrasto fra arancio e blu. molto bella.
L:

Bonjour Giorgio,

On a tout simplement envie d'en manger en profitant du soleil :-)

Liliane

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2007-11-29 11:05]

Hi Giorgio

Lovely bright image, nice POV giving us the blue sky BG. Nicely composed as well

TFS

Karan

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (504)
  • [2007-12-05 10:23]

selam
nice presenting of this delicious fruit
we call "Hurma" in Turkish
i like composition, point of view, background, lighting and colours
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

Ciao giorgio, bello il contrasto tra i coloratissimi cachi e lo splendido cielo azzurro, composizione semplice ma di grande effetto, bravo, ciao Silvio

Ciao Giorgio,
il contrasto fra lo sfondo blu intenso del cielo e il rosso-arancio dei cachi sono la forza di questa foto, dalla luminosità tutta autunnale.
Complimenti,
Marcello

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2007-12-16 13:29]

Hello Giorgio
Nice presentaton.Good POV and sharp image.Colors are outstanding.
TFS Michel

Bonjour Giorgio,
Très belle composition, assez minimaliste, mais c'est bien vu et surtout bien restitué.
L'opposition des couleurs dans cette splendide lumière est particulièrement réussie et attractive.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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