Dried Gourds, a photo from Karabuk, Black Sea

Photographer's Note

Some dried gourds I spotted in a market in Safranbolu. I had seen these used as lanterns in Gümüşlük and as decorations in other parts of Turkey.

The calabash gourd or water pumpkin is first dried, then painted. It is used primarily as a container rather than a food source.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calabash

jemaflor, ikeharel, Fis2, pierrefonds, jhm, COSTANTINO, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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jemaflor (147076) 2021-05-09 23:32

Hi Chris,
well presented, good quality for this close-up, interesting and original, tfs.

ikeharel (113291) 2021-05-10 0:31

Hello Chris,
We call those calabash gourd as "Calavasa" in Hebrew (pronounces Ka-la-va sa), though its been long time that I did not see it any more.
A nice cloose-up photo.
Good afternoon,
Ike

holmertz (102650) 2021-05-10 0:49

Hello Chris,
Seeing the thumbnail I was reminded I need to buy some more potatoes when I go shopping next time. These dried gourds are commonly found in many places and could serve many purposes, one of them being as photo models. They are really nicely shaped. It's a good photo with fine sharpness and well captured various tones of the rind.
Regards,
Gert

Fis2 (170693) 2021-05-10 1:20

Witaj Chris!
A very curious picture.
Dried gourds make impression.
I like framing, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Have a nice new week.
Krzysztof

Silvio1953 (221525) 2021-05-10 3:35

Ciao Chris, lovely composition with a lot of pumpkins, beautiful graphic, excellent clarity, fine detaiis and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Royaldevon (85896) 2021-05-10 3:35

Hello Chris,

This is an interesting close-up of the gourds, clearly revealing their shapes and surface textures and colours.

I wondered if they were used for food; it does seem a waste not to use it, though as containers would be decorative use.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

pierrefonds (114395) 2021-05-10 6:01

Bonjour Chris,

Le cadrage serré met les légumes en évidence. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails des courges. La lumière rehausse les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

jhm (211736) 2021-05-10 10:33

Hello Chris,

I've today something learned about calabash.
Composition and presentation are pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

lousat (139220) 2021-05-10 14:39

Hi Chris,I had thought about cheeses before reading the notes. There is an Italian specialty called "caciotta" which is really similar to these dried pumpkins, useful photo, original and with perfect details. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

COSTANTINO (116421) 2021-05-10 23:40

Hello my dearest friend
clever presentation
original decoration
bringing memories
from the past
regards
costantino

ifege (48019) 2021-05-11 0:39

Hi Chris
Now that's something that I didn't see in Turkey. Good photo with interesting text.
cheers
Ian

mkamionka (74351) 2021-05-13 0:04

Hi Chris,
I have purchased a souvenir in Argentina which was a cup made of a dried fruit, sadly over years something started to grow on it so I had to throw it away. May be it is humid English weather?
Very well spotted repeated pattern here!
M

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-05-16 23:15

Hi Chris
Great capture. Now this is something that we do not see everyday. A charming family having a good chat? Reminds me of those Russian dolls! Well spotted and capture
Best regards

jmdias (115100) 2021-05-20 9:30

chris

here in brazil it is used more for erva-mate use, the beverage of the gauchos. nice this collection with repetitive shapes.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (68447) 2021-07-02 20:33

Hello Chris,
If I remember correctly, they also make a musical instrument, a primitive "saz" out of these.
Regards,
MT