Monday, September 24, 2012

The most noble and challenging of fruits

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(Grapes are) the most noble and challenging of fruits. 
 -Malcolm Dunn, Head Gardener to the 7th Viscount Powerscourt, c 1867.



12 comments:

  1. so pretty so perfect for an autumn, rosh hashanah or even sukkot greeting card

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  2. Funny you should mention that... ;)

    http://society6.com/aroundtheisland/The-most-noble-and-challenging-of-fruits_Cards

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  3. Grapes is one of my kids favorite fruit! Beautiful shot Robin!

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  4. Your editing is lovely Robin!
    It makes me think of a lovely piece of fabric. :)

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  5. I like grapes this way - the vines start out as small and insignificant yet with years of pruning and training, the fruit will grow up and up and up. A mighty vine that was once small is not so much now. The stucco building and yellow leaves create this wonderful tapestry!

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  6. Wonderfully solved challenge. They may be hard to grow or paint, but oh, so rewarding to eat or drink.
    Hope you have a great celebration these days!

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  7. And those are particularly beautiful examples. And as others have said, perfect for the season and holidays.

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  8. I LOVE grapes.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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