Trying a new trend of dark food photography

Little lovelies in the garden.

first time doing cucumbers! :D

This cucumber plant in Kim's backyard is growing at an almost alarming pace.

Apparently Miracle Grow is VERY good shit!

at the Green City Farmers Market

www.chicagogreencitymarket.org/

starting to show a few flowers!

six weeks old

germinated 7-19

Sweet Pickled Cucumbers

I made from this recipe:

http://nourishnetwork.com/2010/07/14/spicy-sweet-pickled-cucumbers/

I love anything melon, and oddly enough, this cucmber melon soap from Bath & Body Works smells almost like a Japanese meloned product.

One cucumber, 4 adjustable levels of slicing thickness.

Cucumbers and apples are a delicious combination and you don't have to feel guilty about the calories.

Farmer spraying pesticide in the cucumber field at Kurigram, Bangladesh

The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same genus as the muskmelon.

I picked these today to make pickles! If we can find a jar, that is. Playmobil man for scale. These things are pretty wide. If the pickle recipe works out, I'll make some pickled green beans as well. The green beans are growing so fast that it's hard to eat them all.

Another look at the leaf and flower structure of the wild cucumber.

John Latmier's Visual Aid for The Phenology Show on 91.7 KAXE for Sept. 23rd, 2008

Yunan style cucumber salad

Cucumber in yoghurt and tandoori rice

DeShawn Marie Vegan Handmade Soap

find the recipe on my food blog here:

thekitchentourist.com/2011/10/07/cucumber-kimchi/

Cucumber in yoghurt and tandoori rice

In the garden in Cluj-Napoca, Romania

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A tiny, twisting cucumber tendril. In the garden, Medias, Romania. (File: RPOP-2007-08-2549)

Cucumis sativus

Created by Charle's Malone of The Salvation Army Culinary Training Program, October 26, 2007.

Lemon Cucumber, Baby Carrot Greens, Parsley, Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper.

Cucumber spider (Araniella cucurbitina) preparing for take off

The cucumber has a female flower--looking for male flowers

Cucumber Herbs Gazpacho on Ice

{@KT & Gabriel's}

That is a 12-inch ruler it's sitting on. The cucumber was actually good, and not very seedy. Also, this was one of two giant cukes that I grew this summer.

Low water flow at Cucumber Falls and bright conditions led to many disappointing shots. It was still nice to get out and take in a little nature. I did get to experiment with the x1.4 and x2 teleconverter on the camera. This was at x1.4 I believe.

with cucumber vodka!

honey bee & cucumber beetle

a friend of Jenna's gave us a cuke from her CSA under the condition that I post photos of cucumber seltzer made with it, so here they are.

To all who comment on my pictures thank you. I ask that you honestly critique them so I can learn and grow with my photography.

A beautiful place in southern Pennsylvania, my pictures can never do it justice.

Cucumis sativus

Straight Eight cucumber plants