Brunch with Battutah
Picking rose hips
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 9 January 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Rose hips make a lovely tea or jam and are loaded with vitamin C. But my, the thorns pierce the flesh and cling with an unusual malevolence. Painful job picking this crimson fruit.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Wonderful composition with just the hands. Interesting to see rose hips. I have gained some knowledge here. I never really knew what they looked like and to hear they have thorns. Nicely done.
9 Jan 2008 6:04am
@Barbara: Thanks, Barbara. Yes the thorns are quite unpleasant. I've picked my share and shouted "oww" on a number of occasions.
gene from patterson, United States
i love the purity of this photo. its simplicity is wonderful..
9 Jan 2008 6:05am
@gene: Thanks, Gene. I was hoping for purity and simplicity.
Mindy from United States
When I first saw the image, I thought, "Wow, how vibrant!" After reading your narration, I really appreciated my health and all that goes into producing what I need to maintain it. I also remembered all I went through when picking oranges 20 years ago for a few months...not quite as delicate a job as picking rosehips, I suppose. But I still have the scratches on my arms to show for it. Very informative posting and well-composed image.
9 Jan 2008 6:41am
@Mindy: Thank you for your wonderful comment, Mindy. Picking anything is not always as easy as it looks.
Rags from Plano, United States
it is interesting that the things that look so pretty sometimes are the ones that could bring us pain and hurt.
9 Jan 2008 6:57am
@Rags: What a true comment, Rags. Everyone who has ever been in a relationship learns that, unfortunately often the hard way.
@badala: Many thanks, Badala.
the lightwriter from oosterwolde, Netherlands
fantastic lightning. Did you over- expose?
9 Jan 2008 7:06am
@the lightwriter: Thanks, Lightwriter. I played around with Levels in Photoshop to get the effect.
kairospix from Singapore, Singapore
i guess like they say "No pain, no gain" - so in the end you get great rose hips tea to soothe the pain :)
nice shot
9 Jan 2008 7:49am
@kairospix: Thanks so much, kairopix. I appreciate your comment.
Makoto from Sapporo, Japan
Brilliant image. The bright white background is very effective.
9 Jan 2008 9:11am
@Makoto: Thank you, Makoto. I'm very glad you said that.
martie from Japan
Gorgeous photo! So crisp and clear - beautiful. Hope you are making some good rose hip tea to enjoy.
9 Jan 2008 9:16am
@martie: Thanks Martie. Yes, fresh rose hip tea is a beautiful healthy drink. We have it quite often.
PANAMEPHOTOS from Champigny Sur Marne, France
Alors c'es choses la ce mange, je savais pas en tout cas bonne idée pour cette photo
9 Jan 2008 9:43am
@PANAMEPHOTOS: Merci, Paname, pour la remarque.
Steven from Montreal, Canada
Nice shoy! I like really the fact that the background is white!
9 Jan 2008 9:46am
@Steven: Thanks, Steven. The white seemed to work quite well.
Ondro from Brezno, Slovakia
Very nice picture :)It's like a picture from Bible :)I like it :) and I also like the tea from rose hips :D
9 Jan 2008 9:50am
@Ondro: Thanks, Ondro. Yes, rose hip tea is one of the best. I understand what you mean about a picture from the bible. I thought there was a kind of heavenly light here.
@eddy: Many thanks, Eddy.
@Sun: I appreciate your kind comment, Sun. Many thanks.
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Fantastic symbolic picture! Taking the fruits from gracious heaven, but you have to endure some pain to achieve it, just like life on earth. Colors and lines, and the hands are in full harmony.
9 Jan 2008 10:43am
@Illuci: Wow, I'm so glad you got so much out of the photo. Many thanks, Illuci.
@paola veneziani photography: I appreciate your comment, Paola. Many thanks.
@Bob Israel: Yes, I like that description. Many thanks, Bob.
Amr Tahtawi from Cairo, Egypt
Thank you so much for your kind words on my blog, and hey they look tasety mmmm looool
plz send me some rose hips, send hahaha.
well done keep it up.
9 Jan 2008 12:02pm
@Amr Tahtawi: Thanks, Amr. I'll look for an envelope.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
What I like here is the perence of hands against that white sky!They give the shot warmth. I also like the angle!
Gabriela
9 Jan 2008 12:06pm
@Japanalia: Thank you for your very thoughtful comment, Gabriela.
MJ from Delaware, United States
wonderful hand and I never new much about rose hips except that I love the tea. Also yes the children of Kenya don't know they are poor, because they are rich in spirit and God
9 Jan 2008 1:16pm
@MJ: Many thanks, MJ, for your interesting comments.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Nice image and good commentary together tells a great story.
9 Jan 2008 1:36pm
@Viewfinder: Thanks, Viewfinder. Telling a good story is always important.
alla from Toronto, Canada
ah, i used to do that when I was a kid. Yes, the tea is awesome!
9 Jan 2008 1:47pm
@alla: Especially awesome if made from the whole dried fruit. Thanks for your comment.
sangram from mumbai, India
good shot.. clear and soothing colours....the objects have been very nicely placed. signifies that whenever we are trying to go up, we are bound to get thorns in the way.
9 Jan 2008 3:21pm
@sangram: Thank you, Sangram. I'm glad you found a significance in the photo.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
There is something very elemental about this, such a graceful, kind gesture in reaching the fruit, I totally love it :)
9 Jan 2008 3:43pm
@Lorraine: You're very kind to say so, Lorraine. Thank you. Your description is very fitting. I like the word, elemental.
Reza from Montreal, Canada
Wonderful shot indeed. I like the creative angle and perspective.
9 Jan 2008 3:56pm
@Reza: Thanks so much, Reza.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Very nicae capture Michael - interesting information too!
9 Jan 2008 4:14pm
@Ina: You're very kind, Ina. Many thanks.
@yiannis krikis: Thanks, Yiannis. I appreciate your comment.
Pedro from Santander, Spain
Perfect job Michael, left hand gives a high grade of sensibility to the picture, congrats
9 Jan 2008 5:15pm
@Pedro: Thanks, Pedro. Your comment is very astute.
Vida from Tehran, Iran
Nice shot! I like it, Michael. and I appreciate your nice comments. :)
9 Jan 2008 5:22pm
@Vida: Thanks so much, Vida.
@PiXeLaRt: Many thanks. Really nice to hear from you.
@Hoopand: I appreciate your comment, Hoopand. Thank You.
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Thats a top shot, really great framing. I bet it was worth all the pain....
9 Jan 2008 8:06pm
@Richard_Irwin: Thanks, Richard. It was one of those shots where I lay on the ground under the picker. But it worked.
@Wolfgang Prigge: How right you are, Wolfgang. Thank you.
HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States
Put some gloves on! :) Neat picture! I love the information.
9 Jan 2008 8:22pm
@HorseRotorVator: After an hour of picking, you start to think of armor-plated gauntlets. Thanks, HRV.
Marco from Verbania, Italy
particular point of view, nice contrast and colors, well done...
9 Jan 2008 8:24pm
@Marco: I appreciate your kind comment, Marco. Thank you.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Beautyful shot. The white background highlights very nicely the rose hips. Well done
9 Jan 2008 9:11pm
@standley: I appreciate your comment. Thanks, Standley.
Herve from Paris, France
Superb picture. White and red, a good combination.
And when you are fed-up wit rose hips marmelade, you can use the pips to make itching powder.
9 Jan 2008 9:48pm
@Herve: Thanks, Herve. I'll try the itching powder sometime.
Yolanda from Barcelona, Spain
Apparently simple but a real effective and great shot, Michael. Perfect contrast, white and red
9 Jan 2008 9:57pm
@Yolanda: A really appreciate your kind comment, Yolanda.
@Dionisio: Thank you so much, Dionisio.
Brian from West Lafayette, United States
Very nice and effective composition--minimalist in a good way!
9 Jan 2008 10:03pm
@Brian: Thanks, Brian. I'm a great fan of the minimalist effect.
@Ko7: LOL. Many thanks, Ko7.
@Brites: Wonderful comment, Brites. Many thanks.
@Frankie: Thank you, Frankie.
@gandz: Yes, they are. Many thanks, Gandz.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
i hope you are feeling better.Does it help depression too?I hear rose tea can,so wondering if rose hip does the same thing.Your words remind me that before we experience the sweet fruit of our labour,we have to go through pains and difficulties of some sort,haha.Love th sky as background,its as if you were picking rose hip in heaven:)
10 Jan 2008 1:59am
@tyan: I love your interpretation, Tyan. It is exactly what I thought. Thanks so much.
@Jhani: So kind of you to say so, Jhani. Many thanks.
@Nadine: Thanks, Nadine. I appreciate your words.
@Brites: A kind comment. Thank You.
@Sidonie: That sums it up well. thank you.
@Zing: I appreciate the comment. Thank you, Zing.
