Friday, November 20, 2015

Olives!!


Olive trees are plentiful in the Phoenix area and every now and then I'll come across one that is full of fruit.  I liked the look of this one because I could capture both ripe and green olives.  I love them both!  Of course it's going to take a bit of processing to get these beauties to the edible stage.  I'll leave that job to the experts.
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18 comments:

  1. AndyNovember 20, 2015 at 2:00 AM

    When I saw your photo it suddenly dawned on me that I had never seen a olive outside of the dinner table. Nice shot Sharon.

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  2. MersadNovember 20, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    I love olive trees. We have them in abundance here in the south of Europe. Wonderful photo.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  3. LOLfromPasaNovember 20, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    You just reminded me...I need to add olives to my shopping list. Love the composition of your image.

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  4. Steve ReedNovember 20, 2015 at 3:08 AM

    I love olive trees, too. They remind me of Morocco. I actually see quite a few of them here in England, but rarely with fruit.

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  5. ThérèseNovember 20, 2015 at 4:46 AM

    I can only remember the mess of having olive trees in AZ... but I do love olives especially the ones with almonds inside.

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  6. UnknownNovember 20, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    Very familiar! Portuguese olive oil is very good.

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  7. KarlNovember 20, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    Very familiar to me too, I spent a few days early in November in Tuscany, where the olive harvest was in full swing...

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  8. PerthDailyPhotoNovember 20, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    Super edible image Sharon :) perfect bokeh!

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  9. KathyNovember 20, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Olives are one of my absolute favorite foods. My parents always said that my first word was not mommie or daddy but "ollie." In the almost 40 years I lived in Phoenix I don't think I ever saw an olive tree bearing fruit. I know they are frequently sprayed to keep that from happening. I presume it's because the fruit is dropped and the ensuing mess is -- well, a mess. Seems like there's something to do with allergies too. Anyway I think you've managed a delightful catch with this photo. Of now I'm wondering how those who do cultivate olives keep the birds from getting to them first!

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  10. LowellNovember 20, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    This is such a gorgeous "still life"! Frame it and hang it!

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  11. HalcyonNovember 20, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    What has to be done before they're edible? I'd be awfully tempted to put those right in my mouth!

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  12. RedPatNovember 20, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    I've never seen them on a tree either, Sharon! Didn't know you would have them there.

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  13. cieldequimperNovember 20, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    I love olive trees, so much symbolism. And I love olives. And olive oil. And your photo...

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  14. VPNovember 20, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Precious and beautiful!

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  15. LoisNovember 20, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    They are beautiful and I love your closeup! I don't think I have ever seen an olive tree in person before.

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  16. Bob CroweNovember 20, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    More proof that olives are voluptuous, even decadent. No wonder Rome fell.

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  17. William KendallNovember 22, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    I've never seen them on a tree either!

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  18. KateNovember 22, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    i like seeing both colors.

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