kamias (averrhoa bilimbi) Photo

Photographer’s Note

bilimbi (kamias in pilipino) is also known as cucumber tree.
kingdom : plantae
division : magnoliophyta
class : magnoliopsida
order : oxalidasea
family : oxalidaceae
genus : averrhoa
species : averrhoa bilimbi

bilimbi is a close relative to carambola (starfruit or balimbing in pilipino), originated seeminly from the moluccas. the specie is cultivated or found semi-wild, throughout indonesia, the philippines, sri lanka, bangladesh, india and myannmar. it is common in all southeast asian countries. in india, where it is usually found in gardens, the balimbi has gone wild in the warmest region of the country. it was introduced to queensland in the 19th century and has been commercialized in the region since then.
too sour to be eaten raw, the uncooked balimbi is prepared as relish. in the far east where it originated, it is sometimes added to curry. (in the philippines it is added to dishes like sinigang and pangat and has been reported to have a sweet variety).
info source : wikipedia.

elmec, zmey, parbo, riclopes, Ferrus, stego has marked this note useful

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adores (14706) 2006-09-02 19:11

Hi Benedict!
Nice photo with nice colours. Really liked to know something about this fruit not so common in the west .

parbo (10804) 2006-09-02 19:21

Hi Benedict,

I think I know this one too here in Suriname, but couldn't yet taste. Very nice view and clear, sharp photograph. It's more valuable with your very informative note. Congratulations.

Best Regards,

Parbo

rosaline (0) 2006-09-02 19:24

Hi Benedict
Interesting composition and one that is beautifully framed by the frosted glass effect. Good exposure and excellent impact. well done.
Aubrey

scottish2 (0) 2006-09-02 19:47 [Comment]

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muscovado (1516) 2006-09-03 3:15

What a foto!... tulo man sab laway ko Bai Ben!
The framing is perfect, how did u do it? teach me pre.
Czaldy

priyasri_80 (363) 2006-09-03 4:17

Nice photo. The effect is really good.
Priya

riclopes (32362) 2006-09-03 5:07

Hi Benedict, this is a great addition to the theme that I love of close-ups of fruit and vegetables. I like the abstract result and the effect of repetition and it's interesting to know about diferent and strange fruits and vegetables from all over the world. The quality of this one is excellent, with a clear and sharp image, good management of colors and attractive colors. Very well done!
Best regards,
Ricardo

nspineda9 (343) 2006-09-03 15:16

oh pare, i miss this fruit or vege kasi my mom use this to cook sinigang.i misss the philippine alot.tfs

Dragonheart (8389) 2006-09-04 2:37

Hi Benedict,
Good capture, I like the colours and framing.
Well done
Thanks for sharing
Best regards
Vivek

kami1 (579) 2006-09-04 4:06

Very well done, I love the framing and colors

yesterday (9738) 2006-09-04 4:51

Simple and fine green color, fine effect with the use of frame in this one.

Ferrus (787) 2006-09-08 10:54

Hello Benedict,
yummie...I first thaught them to be bananas, but they aren`t! To say the truth: I never saw this fruit (or vegetable?) in my life before.
Thank you for sharing this picture with us. Without this photo I probably would never have seen that fruit. Colours are great, and sharpness, too. I also like the frame: it is a pretty cool special-effect :)
Greets, Ferhat

gramma (3515) 2006-10-07 4:28

Bonjour Benedict,

Même si ton image ne nous décrit pas vraiment le lieu ou tu étais, je l'aime beaucoup. Les couleurs sont vives, la netteté est très bonne et j'aime bien ton cadre. Bon travail !

Christophe

wolf38 (11027) 2006-10-09 11:13

Hello benedict. Photo and note are very informative. The aesthetic photo of the fruits is outstanding composed. The color green dominates. A masterful photo. It pleases me very well. Many greetings, Wolfgang.

zmey (7257) 2007-12-03 7:30

hi, benedict. i like this greenish portrait of bilimbi. nice composition and the white internal frame provides a nice contrast. not sure thought about it being so deep into your composition. i guess, i would have reduced the frame area a bit.

TFS
regards,
kristap

elmec (12194) 2007-12-03 14:30

Hello Benedict!
This is so tasty photo!
I like juicy green and close - up frame!
Perfect done!
Best regards!

Photo Information

Copyright: Benedict Ong (Benedict) (6982)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-02-15
Categories: Food
Camera: nikon coolpix E4100
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/130 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Fruits and vegetables close ups, Colour, Eat your Fruits and Veggies!, No-space pictures [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-09-02 19:01
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