* Green as Grass #2 *

© Carolyn J. Connolly

* Green as Grass #2 *<p>

Uploaded: March 25, 2011 02:17:51

Description

Going green by growing our own bananas! They were much too green here (at least to eat raw!)...but it wasn't long before we were able to enjoy ripe, very tasty home-grown bananas! Captured late morning, in early winter, on the 1st of June 2007...

Category: ~ Monthly Theme ('Go Green') ~



Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2000 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 64, FocalLength: 28.80 mm, Model: C730UZ

Comments

Kate Jackson March 25, 2011

What an amazing shape they are Carolyn. Can't imagine them growing longer and slimmer but I suppose they do.

Actually I could not figure out what the background was viewing at full size but it is clearer from the mini pic that it is autumn coloured leaves.

A very enjoyable shot! #1363916

Douglas Pignet March 25, 2011

very kewl image #9315905

Carolyn J. Connolly March 25, 2011

Thanks so much, Kate - great to hear from you again!! Don't these bananas look delicious?!! Of course, they were much nicer when they had ripened!! [Mind you, in some places cooked green bananas are quite a delicacy!! ;o)]

This particular variety of banana, 'Lady Finger', is a shorter variety than the 'Cavendish' that is most commonly sold in the shops here!! I'd say these ones pictured are full grown!! :o)

Yes, the leaves you can see in the background are autumn-coloured leaves on our large(!) plum tree!! It's *badly* in need of some *heavy* pruning!! ;o/ The plums on it are very nice, though!! :o) #9315941

Carolyn J. Connolly March 25, 2011

Thank you for your comment, Doug...and thanks a lot for all your other comments on my images, too!! :o) Lately I haven't gotten around to commenting on others images as much as I would like, so I apologise for that!! ;o/ #9315946

Avril Young March 25, 2011

they are such a lovely colour...must say I dod love bananas and of course banana bread:) beautiful vivid colour and capture... #9315961

Carolyn J. Connolly March 25, 2011

G'day, Avril - nice to catch up with you again...and thanks for your kind comment on my image!! :o) I promise to get back to commenting on your images...hopefully sometime over this weekend!! ;o/ Banana bread surely is a wonderfully tasty way to eat bananas, isn't it?!! ;o) #9315974

Michelle Alton March 25, 2011

I'm in love with this image, Carolyn. It evokes a happy feeling for some reason. It's as bright as a summer day! #9316035

Ray Thoms March 25, 2011

Wonderful image Carolyn....nice POV as well... #9316103

Marilyn Cornwell March 25, 2011

Wonderful vibrant colours, Carolyn! Beautiful! #9316107

Carolyn J. Connolly March 25, 2011

Michelle, Ray and Marilyn - thanks very much for your positive feedback on this image!! :o)

Michelle - despite being taken in early June (early winter!) this image does have a bright, summery feeling about it!! ;o) #9316285

Joy Rector March 25, 2011

love it, awesome color #9316300

Jack Gaskin March 25, 2011

Wonderful Capture the GREEN IS GREAT the Background Perfect .

Never realized how MANY varieties of banana there are till I heard them talking about it on a cooking show.

HAPPY EATING
Jack #9316455

Lorna Shutter March 25, 2011

Wow! What cool looking bananas, Carolyn! This image is wonderful ... Love the bright colours and your clarity and depth are outstanding! Fabulous capture and MT entry! :) #9316530

Carolyn J. Connolly March 25, 2011

Thanks a lot Joy, Jack and Lorna!! I appreciate your insights and comments regarding this image!! :o)

Jack - according to pages found in Google it seems that the number of varieties of bananas varies widely between "more than 500", and "almost 1000"!! Amazing, huh?!! ;o) #9316708

Tiia Vissak March 25, 2011

great colors, details & framing! #9316835

Lorraine A. Cook March 25, 2011

Oh....I envy you, Carolyn!!! Firstly, you have beautiful fruit to photograph and Secondly...to EAT, too, My Friend!!<:))

Our temps are too cold to grow bananas<:(( #9317143

John Connolly March 25, 2011

A great theme image Carolyn, your yard has just the right slope to grow bananas on! #9317406

Craig D. Minton March 25, 2011

Like an Artist's palette, Carolyn. Great colors! #9317673

Robert R. Goodman March 25, 2011

Hi Carolyn,They look like they would be very enjoyable.Beautiful capture,I have orange trees in my backyard and they are starting to bloom!!!! #9317683

Bill Houghton March 26, 2011

Carolyn, what a wonderful shot. You did a great job capturing it. Have a great weekend, Bill #9317805

Cassie L. Woodlee March 27, 2011

WOW the colors are amazing!
#9319713

Carolyn J. Connolly March 28, 2011

Tiia, Lorraine, John, Craig, Bobby, Bill and Cassie - thank you all looking and commenting!! I'm so glad you enjoyed this image!! :o) #9322196

Carolyn J. Connolly March 28, 2011

Sorry, folks - that should have read "thank you all FOR looking and commenting"!! ;o/ #9322200

March 29, 2011

amazing shot. #9324239

Cindy Bendush level-classic March 30, 2011

Terrific capture and MT image Carolyn - the colors are fantastic! #9327288

Summer A. Kozisek April 14, 2011

Great image, love the colors and clarity! #9349700

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