market day by peadar

market day

It's Saturday, it's market day! And a particularly busy market. People were loading up their trolleys as if the world really was about to end.

Anyway, I liked this tree of sprouts. I believe that in the days before we were able to ship vegetables around the world within a few hours of them being harvested, the humble sprout was one of the few green vegetables that was able to survive the winter frosts and be available in Britain for the midwinter season.
Nice green color, so vibrant - lovely capture, Peter.
December 22nd, 2012  
They do say frost improves them!! Excellent focus and execution.as ever!! Sliced and fried is good!!
December 22nd, 2012  
Great capture! Love how they pop out at ya! :) great green color :)
December 22nd, 2012  
@soboy5 Thanks, Danny!
@kbalychev Thank you, Kimberley!
December 22nd, 2012  
Ummm I love sprouts!
December 22nd, 2012  
@fannyb Yes, I do that the day after. On the big morning, I part boil, then just before service, toss them in hot butter, bacon and pine nuts. A treat!
December 22nd, 2012  
@rosiekind Me, too, I think we're in the minority!!!
December 22nd, 2012  
I can honestly say I've never seen sprouts look so appetizing. The high key background and shallow depth of field work really well.
December 22nd, 2012  
Just how they should be bought, not packaged up in cellophane and plastic! Good lighting Peter...!
December 22nd, 2012  
Simple shot to great effect. Congratulation.
December 22nd, 2012  
Great lighting, really simple and effective
December 22nd, 2012  
@peadar oh wow that sounds good.far better than chestnuts, I never got that combination, yuck!!!
December 22nd, 2012  
Great great great lighting!
December 22nd, 2012  
@damianpowell Thanks, Damian.
@jackie8 Thank you, Jackie.
@gooner46 Thanks, Chris.
@heathermaystanley Thank you, Heather.
@gladysmg Thanks, Gladys!
December 22nd, 2012  
@fannyb Yes, chestnuts don't work for me, either! Bacon/pancetta = good!
December 22nd, 2012  
Oh, that is so interesting. I have never seen sprouts growing. I didn't know that's what they look like. I learn so much on 365.
December 22nd, 2012  
Perfect lighting and great composition.
December 22nd, 2012  
beautiful light :) I love the colour green.
December 23rd, 2012  
Amazing object to photograph. LOve the vibrant color.
December 23rd, 2012  
Green & white is a lovely contrast. I have never seen a sprout tree like that, well done Peter.
December 23rd, 2012  
Awesome capture! Love all the green :)
December 23rd, 2012  
Beautiful light on this! Well done!
December 24th, 2012  
LOVE the lighting!!
December 24th, 2012  
Lyn
perfect shot, Peter - I've seen quite a few Brussels sprouts shots recently. . .but love this whole composition.
December 26th, 2012  
beautiful use of light!!
December 26th, 2012  
Hi Peter, i saw your comment on one of the discussion boards regarding buying a 7d camera from slrhut.co.uk. Can you tell me about your experience with purchasing from them - I'm just a bit dubious as I know that they're an american outfit. Did you receive the camera ok and was it in good working order. If you could reply to this post that would be great. Thanks
March 11th, 2013  
@kareen Kareen, it was a relatively pain free experience, the camera arrived within a few days in its original box in mint condition. The only annoying aspect was the telephone call to sell me accessories, but it was all very jocular and I just kept saying no to everything! I love the camera, it's a beauty.
March 12th, 2013  
Thanks a lot Peter for your comment. It's much appreciated.
March 15th, 2013  
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