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Cranberry Harvest

© Deb Koskovich

Cranberry Harvest

Uploaded: October 16, 2008 02:22:19

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What could be more Cape Cod than cranberries? You would have thought we struck gold when we came across these harvesters. They totally ignored us as we hung around shooting for a few minutes. I didn't notice until I pulled this up on my computer that there is a mailbox behind the guy on the machine. Perhaps he planned on being out there for awhile?

~~ Travel & Place 10/16 ~~

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 80.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Joseph N. DiGilio October 16, 2008

Now this is different alright. I would have gotten excited too. Very well captured, Deb. Nice color and detail. I have never witnessed a cranberry harvest. #1017318

Avril Young October 16, 2008

ha ha, prehaps he is moving there;) awesome capture,I have not seen canberry harvesting before either... #6607099

Douglas Pignet October 16, 2008

Nice capture Deb..Yes as I drive around I see this a lot. But not the mail box...lol Good one,doug #6607111

Michelle Alton October 16, 2008

The cranberry harvest is so brilliantly colorful, Deb, and so very New England (unless you happen to be in the New Jersey Pine Barrens). Beautifully captured, and I love the effects. #6607130

Deb Koskovich October 16, 2008

Thanks guys! Yep, we were excited alright!

Don't know what's up with BP this morning. This shot got assigned three different ID numbers, so I'm posting here the comments that were left on the other two. Thanks again!

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Terrific capture here, Deb. Wonderful colors and clarity.

10/16/2008 2:26:03 AM

Alan L. Borror
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Beautiful capture, Deb! Fantastic color.

10/16/2008 2:28:48 AM

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Great capture of men at the place of their work, Deb.


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10/16/2008 2:25:05 AM #6607135

Mike Clime October 16, 2008

Love all of the color in this, Deb! The first thing I thought of was that commercial on tv. LOL #6607154

Deb Koskovich October 16, 2008

LOL! Me too, Mike!! "Ok, nobody use these cranberries right here..." LOL #6607158

Tiia Vissak October 16, 2008

a cool capture! #6607179

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic October 16, 2008

What a find! It does remind me of the commercial...except for the mailbox! #6607259

MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 16, 2008

Morning Grammy! ;0)
You Did Strike Gold
Awesome New England Capture DeB!!
GREAT Color!!!
He was probably Waiting for his Check From Ocean Spray!!! #6607326

Renee Doyle October 16, 2008

Something I've never seen before!!! Bet you had a great time Deb!! Excellent work! #6607371

Robyn A. Terrell October 16, 2008

Hi Deb,
Outstanding shot! You have been to some wonderful places and seen many wonderful things. Love this! #6607392

Bill Wyatt October 16, 2008

Terrific color and composition. I have never seen cranberry harvesting before. Nice work! #6607447

Mary L. Graham October 16, 2008

Excellent shot Deb...colors and composition are perfect!! =) #6607483

Margaret R. Barry October 16, 2008

Fantastic capture, Deb! #6607521

Colette M. Metcalf October 16, 2008

Terrific capture and colors!!! #6607563

Ray Thoms October 16, 2008

Amazing capture Deb....very unique indeed!!! #6607626

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe October 16, 2008

You really get nice color with the cranberries! #6607768

Kumiko Parkinson October 16, 2008

Great to see this scene! Wonderful capture of the men working, the colors are so pretty in this frame! Excellent job, Deb! #6607791

Aimee S. McMaster October 16, 2008

...wonderful Cape Cod capture Deb....is this the bog in Falmouth or Harwich??...Aimee #6607818

Erin Appelbaum October 16, 2008

Great capture of the bog Deb. Peter #6607904

Deb Koskovich October 16, 2008

Thanks everyone! Sent you a BP message, Aimee... #6607913

Lynne Morris October 16, 2008

Fantastic capture Deb, never seen cranberries being harvested before! #6607932

David Phalen October 16, 2008

Excellent colors and details in this outstanding capture of Cape Cod!! #6607947

frank w. degenhardt October 16, 2008

Deb- Now this is so cool. I love pictures where we get to see some of the production of different things. That is quite an unusual place for a mail box. You may be right.
the machinery used fasinates me as we see the harvest going on. This is a well detailed picture with lots of wonderful colors. The lighting and clarity are outstanding.
Sensational work #6608034

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic October 16, 2008

Great "stop and shoot"! Lots to see - the mailbox must be for all of us who want to order fresh cranberries! #6608364

Jessica Jenney October 16, 2008

Fantastic photos of the Cape, Deb! I love this cranberry bog, and the contrast of color and terrific detail! #6608570

Connie J. Bagot October 16, 2008

Beautiful image and I love the effects. Never seen anyone work a cranberry bog before so this was really interesting to me! #6608656

Eugenio Diaz October 16, 2008

Very interesting and different image presented here!!!
Well done Deb!!! #6608737

Linda Blair October 16, 2008

Great capture...is this the two guys from the commerical...just kidding...the mail box must be for all their fan mail...I really do like that commerical..lol #6609449

A P October 16, 2008

What a totally cool thing to watch and experience, Deb. And I also thought of those two guys on the commericals. Linda is right maybe it's for their fan mail. Awesome capture with outstanding light, details and color. Looks like you had a wonderful time on the Cape. #6609532

John Connolly October 16, 2008

A wonderful colorful capture, Deb! I don't even know if we have a cranberry patch in Australia! #6610159

Deb Koskovich October 16, 2008

Well, now that made me curious, John, so I googled it. Here is what I found on an Ocean Spray web page that explained how the harvest is done:

Unfortunately, the climate in Australia and New Zealand has not proven suitable for growing cranberries successfully in commercial quantities. So, to enjoy the spectacular sight of a cranberry harvest first-hand, and partake in the events of a cranberry festival, you will have to visit the cranberry growing regions in the United States during late September / early October - Cranberry time! #6610178

Max Aureli October 16, 2008

Fantastic Deb!! Great details with beautiful colors in here!! #6610355

Jim Huffield October 16, 2008

What a cool image, Deb. Jim #6610679

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 16, 2008

Maybe he works 24 - 7 and this is the only way he can get his mail???? hehehe

Fantastic shot, Deb!!!!!! GREAT colors and composition and besides that I LOVE Cranberry juice!!!!! YUMMY!!!!! ♫ k #6611083

Patti Coblentz October 16, 2008

That is so funny about the mailbox...I had to laugh out loud! This is such a great shot...not only do we get to see how they do it, but in such a colorful, clear and descritive image. Great photo. Must have been a blast. Patti #6611380

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 16, 2008

Terrific capture Deb, super color comp, I have seen a cranberry place up North here from me, they are pretty neet. #6611437

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 16, 2008

wow this is fantastic! awesome capture! #6611820

Tommy E. Burgess October 16, 2008

Wonderful find and you captured it beautifully Deb! #6612030

Nadya Johnson October 16, 2008

This is so fascinating, Deb! I have never seen this, either. Great shot!! Love the colors! The mailbox is just too funny -- guess he lives his work?? LOL! #6612096

Brett Dolsen October 17, 2008

Wonderfull unique capture Deb!!Brett #6612523

Paul E. Earl October 17, 2008

You learn something new everyday! I didn't really know or think about how cranberries grow. After seeing this image I did some research.
A great image. Maybe he is expecting a special delivery!! #6612594

Colleen Farrell October 17, 2008

Fabulous capture, Deb! Wonderful detail and light. That guy's pretty clever--I bet he has his lunch in the mailbox! #6613930

Bill Knaps October 17, 2008

Great captue Deb. I don't understand that harvest. Bill #6616185

Mitch Spence level-classic October 18, 2008

Lucky you, Deb, to get to see this and bring it home. The couple of times I've been in the vicinity of a cranberry farm, it just hasn't been at the right time for the harvest. #6618442

Melissa Olsen October 21, 2008

How did I miss this Deb!
Love the composition and color. Your clarity is wonderful and thanks for the cranberry education! #6632734

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