Comment from imanimariahxo
This whole photograph is aesthetically pleasing to look at. I really enjoy the bright green leaves in the background, but how bright the orange pod appears along with the details you were able to capture. beautiful

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2018

thanks so much again; glad you liked this one too

Comment from Freelo59
Very interesting with your facts makes this all the more interesting. I love the orange color against the green in the background and the droplet on the bottom. Very nice photo!

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2018

thanks so much

reply by the author on 23-Dec-2018

thanks so much

Comment from Daphne Oberon
The six stars is probably as much for the exceptional footnote on this amazing fruit as it is for the picture perfect photograph. It almost sounds like someone pulling the viewer's leg! I lived in Mexico and did not know all that! My admiration! Daphne Oberon

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Dec-2018

thanks a lot Daphne for your wonderful comments and top rating, highly appreciated

Comment from jgrace
Very interesting facts of the cocoa tree. Your photo is well focused showing the pod's detail. Background faded well to keep focus on the pod. Good focus and lighting.

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018

many thanks julie

Comment from Browncat
Thanks for the interesting explanation. This pod, which looks like a small pumpkin to Americans, is beautifully photographed and has an element of mystery with the way it is attached to the tree. Excellent lighting and cropping, too.

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018

thanks o much again

Comment from Shadow catcher
This is very interesting looking,how big is it? Colors are great as well as focus with excellent depth of field;like the texture you were able to capture in your well composed shot.Excellent and very informative artisit's notes,many thanks for sharing! :) LeeAnn

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018

like a small melon;
many thanks LeeAnn

Comment from Bruceiorio
Good sharp image.
Good depth of field.
A very good angle of view.
Nice perspective.
Good color and lighting.
Nice details and textures.
Great story telling image.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2018

many thanks Bruce

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot that shows the cacao bean in its great natural state and color. The way it hangs from the trunk is very well shown and the colors are fantastic.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2018

cacao pod: the beans are inside
thanks again

Comment from suffolkbrian
Subject matter could have been a bit boring to take a photo of,but because its full of detail and dof so good its made it much more interesting,good information as well...Brian

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2018

many thanks brian

reply by suffolkbrian on 22-Dec-2018

your welcome

Comment from Robert Plain
Well done photograph and excellent information. No wonder chocolate can be expensive. Can they tell which ones have been pollinated or do they have to test them all? Nice lighting on the pod and nice dewdrop at the bottom.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2018

thanks so much;
only the ones which are pollinated will give fruits..

reply by Robert Plain on 21-Dec-2018

Oh, I misunderstood - from the title I thought some of the fruit had no chocolate.