Carambola

Uploaded: November 15, 2005

Description

The carambola is believed to have originated in Sri Lanka and the Moluccas, but it has been cultivated in southeast Asia and Malaysia for many centuries. Very crisp and juicy and a refreshing taste. May be yellow to green, depending on the variety. Yellow fruit tend to be more acid in flavor, and the green ones sweeter. When cut crosswise, this showy fruit has a striking star shape, which is why it’s also called star fruit. It favors tropical climates and thrives in the Caribbean countries, Hawaii, Central and South America and parts of China. It also grows well in south Florida, including Sarasota County. The carambola was introduced to Florida more than 100 years ago and varieties have since been developed especially for Florida.

I promise that tomorrow I will not post any fruit.

Comments

Bambi L. Dingman November 15, 2005

Adilson, you always have such beautiful lighting and backgrounds! Completely would not mind if you post fruit *every* day you make it look so beautiful and tasty!! #344656

Jenny Bosmans November 15, 2005

Excellent shot again, Adilson!! Some fruit every day is good for the health, so I don't mind! #2080514

Daniel Diaz November 15, 2005

Looks delicious to me Adilson, as usual a very mouth watering shot!!! #2080520

Dan Holm November 15, 2005

Excellent textures, color and detail, Adilson!! #2080538

Carla Metzler November 15, 2005

Wonderful color and detail, Adilson! #2080579

Jane Summa November 15, 2005

Next time I'm in FLA I'm going to have to look for this..I've never seen it..or maybe I have but didn't know what it was or what to do with it...ha! Fantastic shot, Adilson and super presentation! Thanks for the info :-)! #2080624

Claudia Kuhn level-classic November 15, 2005

Another great fruit shot Adilson! #2080633

Kate Jackson November 15, 2005

I love your fruit shots Adilson. The star fruit is a magical shape. Please feel free to bring the fruits back at any time. #2080649

Barbara Helgason November 15, 2005

What no more fruit? But I've learned so much Adilson! #2080776

Cathy Barrows November 15, 2005

is this what the star fruit looks like uncut #2080842

Deborah Sandidge November 15, 2005

Unique capture of this unusual fruit, Adilson, great work! #2080852

Stephen Zacker November 15, 2005

Super still life #2080860

Donna W. Neal November 15, 2005

I think you should send some of these images into some of the big growers of these fruits. They may buy them. #2081060

Tracy Reehal November 15, 2005

Star fruit is definitely under-rated. You've done a fab job displaying this tasty fruit! One of my favorites! #2081070

Donald K. Cherry November 15, 2005

Beautiful macro, Adilson! Wonderful Dof, colors and comp! #2081174

Colette M. Metcalf November 15, 2005

Great colors and detail, Adison!!! #2081268

Tammy Scott November 15, 2005

VERY nice clarity and detail! #2081270

Karen Engelbreth November 16, 2005

Wonderful color and detail, Adilson!

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Darryl Wilkinson November 16, 2005

Wonderful presentation Adilson! Great Image too! It looks very tasty!!! #2081839

Carol Kalinowski November 16, 2005

I have a feeling you could take pics of dirt and make them appealing.Wonderful lighting and very tasty image. #2081946

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic November 16, 2005

Thank you very much Bambi, Jenny, Daniel, Dan, Carla, Jane, Claudia, Kate, Barbara, Cathy, Deborah, Stephen, Donna, Tracy, Donald, Colette, Tammy, Karen, Darryl and Carol for your wonderful comments. #2082740

Terry L. Ellis level-classic November 16, 2005

Beautifully captured, Adilson! I don't mind either! These fruits are new to me and it's exciting to see new things. And, you do it so well! #2083687

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic November 16, 2005

Thank you very much for your kind words Terry!!! #2083894

Jill Odice level-classic November 16, 2005

I always learn something new each time I come to BP. Thank you for my lesson today and for the wonderful photo to go with it Adilson :-) #2084959

Joy E. Cobb November 19, 2005

We all adore your fruit shots, Adilson! I love how you placed the two pieces in this. Beautiful color. #2096436

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic November 21, 2005

Thank you very much Jill and Joy for your wonderful comments. #2102715

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