Vine Ripe
by jas0420

Comment by qachyk:
This is the first fruit (/veggie) picture I've seen that has actually captured my interest for more than the initial scan-and-vote, and yes, I'm a fair ways through voting. You made this a lot more interesting by use of the knife (seems a little clean to have just been used, btw, but maybe I'm missing it due to angle) and cut tomato; the garden gloves are also a nice touch.

I keep going back to the knife. I think the fact that it's as shiny as it is doesn't just bug me because it seems too clean but because it draws the eye away from the tomatoes, which I'd presume were more likely your main subject. Maybe the angle of blade could have been different -- I wouldn't change the light as I think it looks good as is -- or maybe a slightly less shiny knife would have been useful in this case.

In any event, overall I really like this. Even without the flowers in the background I would have thought of this as 'in' the garden with the other hints -- I've done almost the same thing, picked veggies and eaten them while still outside -- so it's a familiar idea to me. (And fresh, sun-warm, ripe tomatoes are yummy.)

Vine Ripe
by jas0420

Comment by clues56:
Very colorful and sharp. I especially like the sharp cut of the tomato. Excellent photo. Did theyt really come from your garden? If so, lucky you!

Vine Ripe
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Comment by taurodea:
Really like these rich colors.

Vine Ripe
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Comment by nds:
Interesting concept - this shot really looks like a sunny weekend in the garden to me.

Vine Ripe
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Comment by Jimbo1951:
Wow! Succulent!

Vine Ripe
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Comment by BAMartin:
Makes my mouth water just looking at it. There is nothing quite like a fresh picked tomato.

Vine Ripe
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Comment by tarique:
Flowers I can see flowers - please DQ :D
This is one of the best I have seen so far [9]

Vine Ripe
by jas0420

Comment by irockstars:
I understand what you're going for with the gloves... but I think the image might be stronger without them... and zoomed in a bit closer.

Patriotism this Decade – A Trend Rekindled
by jas0420

Comment by buzzrock:
Some will scoff- but when A photo is well done, I have to give it merit-- 9

Patriotism this Decade – A Trend Rekindled
by jas0420

Comment by LizMarr:
I've always been a patriot! God bless America! Nice shot - I like the clarity and use of contrast. I can count the stiches on the stars.