Pictures of Selecting durians, #1

Photographer	Helen Bach {K:2331}
Project	N/A	Camera Model	Leica M6
Categories	Journalism	Film Format
Portfolio	S E Asia	Lens	35 mm f/1.4
Uploaded	8/27/2005	Film / Memory Type	Kodak Ektachrome EPH
		ISO / Film Speed	1600
Views	289	Shutter	1/30
Favorites	0	Aperture	f/4.0
Critiques	3	Rating	Pending / 1 Ratings
Location	City - State - Country - Singapore
About	Durians are selected by smelling them, shaking them and by feeling the flesh. Taken at night in a street market. CC 20 M filter for correcting fluorescent light.

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Janet B {K:16139} 9/2/2005

You made me investigate exactly what 'durians' were!
Love this photo and you handled the flourescent lighting very well! Composition is perfect and interesting!
Congrats!

Anthony Lound

{K:6586} 9/12/2005

Splendid capture with much atmosphere Helen. Great focus on the main subject here. Aren't those fruit also known a "jack" fruit elsewhere? And don't they absolutely REEK? When I was on holiday in Sri Lanka I'm sure I experienced their delights for in spite of their malodorous qualities they taste delicious!

Helen Bach {K:2331} 9/12/2005

Anthony,

Thanks for the kind comments. Yes they reek - you are not supposed to carry them on public transport in Singapore because of that. What I know of as a jackfruit is quite different. Jackfruit is not nearly as spiny as durian, and the ones I've seen growing are larger than durians and resemble breadfruit.

Best,
Helen

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