Red and Gold by sandra46
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Description
Geraniums are ubiquitous in South Tirol as well as all over our mountains.They are often in combinations of red and pink and make balconies and window-sills merrier. Here the red of the geraniums have a counterpoint in the yellow of the Golden Delicious. The most interesting thing about modern apple growing is that the apple trees are nowhere to be seen. Apples, instead, are grown as grapes, with very thin, almost non-existent boughs and trunks. They are made of mostly leaves and fruits,and are tied to poles connected by wires for support. The apple trees have been modified to allow an easier harvesting. They are in rows and small tractors go along the lanes between them, while farmhands pick the fruits and put it in the trailer.This photo was taken in Cermes, a hamlet four kms from Meran.
Thanks for your kind comments.
Comments (35)
magnus073
What a lovely capture Sandra, I really like the perfect blending of red and gold here. Thank you also for your detailed explanation on the procedures of modern apple growing. I had no idea the process had changed that much over the years and was truly fascinated
durleybeachbum
That is so interesting! I had always imagined little trees like it was here when I was a child. A very cheerful pic.
blondeblurr
A technique grown like espalier is a great idea, just like grapes etc. the first leaves of my grapes have just started to show, remember it's our Spring now! lovely composition of colours, Sandra BB
Leije
Beautiful contrast !
bobrgallegos
Beautiful capture and very interesting info!!!
Jean_C
Splendid colors, very nice shot!
jocko500
wow never saw these. golden Delicious I have eaten and never know they grow like this .
brycek
Beautiful capture and information!!
eekdog
pretty colors in your shot.
Radar_rad-dude
A very beautiful scene and fantastic photo, Sandra! A most delightful view!
0rest4wicked
The beauty of gardening, very nice!
jayfar
A lovely combination of colours Sandra.
Faemike55
Very lovely capture and interesting and intriguing method of growing apples
drifterlee
Beautiful. We lost almost all of our apples here in Michigan because of the drought we had all summer.
Rainastorm
Very beautiful cluster of flowers, I love this!! Very glad I saw it! :-) Have a nice day!
jeroni
Wonderful scene, great composition
Kyms_Cave
So much going on..very nice indeed..
Richardphotos
I never heard of harvesting like that. thanks for explaining it. the scene is beautiful
Amarillis
Lovely combination :)
Minda
stunning capture sandra.
claude19
interesting comment on a wonderful contrast between flowers and fruits !
wysiwig
My mother grew geraniums when I was a child. They always bring back memories. A wonderful combination of colors. Splendid image.
Hendesse
Very beautiful shot and interesting informations.
renecyberdoc
we always had geraniums around the house in luxembourg ute has the green thumb.
dakotabluemoon
Very pretty flowers on the bush.
erlandpil
Beautiful capture erland
tofi
Very pretty scene! I like the sporadic bursts of red flowers that add such beauty to this greenery and nature! Oh how I'm going to miss this season which is slowly waning away! Beautiful capture, my Friend!
bakapo
very nice!
cricke49
outstanding capture sandra and i bet the apples are most delicious!:)*5
psyoshida
Beautiful shot! A pity about the apple trees. I always loved apple orchards, especially the ancient trees with their curly spines. I guess that is progress. The geraniums are gorgeous.