Thursday, January 30, 2014

Immokalee


Immokalee is a farm community east of Fort Myers and Naples.
Major crops are cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes and citrus. 
Immokalee produces about 90 percent of the USA's tomatoes during winter months.

Immokalee is heavily Hispanic (71 percent) and African American (18 percent).  
Many residents are migrant agricultural workers.

The February theme for City Daily Photo bloggers is "Entry."

25 comments:

  1. Love the symmetry of this piece, even down to the colours of the camisas of the two men. This is a wonderful forerunner of "entry" for the February theme.

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  2. That's just about perfect! I'm both impressed and jealous!

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  3. Very nice composition. We've been through this area many times in the past and you've certainly captured the feel of the place! Well done!

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  4. This is a beautifully composed photo! As for those tomatoes, I think they need to import some Midwestern soil. I haven't had a good tomato since I moved to from Illinois.

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  5. John's comment is correct. This shot is perfect.

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  6. Perfect composition indeed, Jack!! A unique capture as always! I'd love to visit that market, I could use some fresh fruit and veggies!! Wishing you a great weekend! Enjoy!

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  7. I like this photo a LOT! What a bonus to have someone wearing red ride by on a bike!

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  8. The lines of the stairs are fascinating!

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  9. That's an incredibly good slice of life photo but I wouldn't have associated this with a farm community.

    As you may have seen, there'll be a surprise on VDP tomorrow.

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  10. Love this pic Jack with it's perfectly placed touches of red. One moment later and Mr Red-cap would have cycled off the scene.

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  11. I saw him two blocks away and waited for him to arrive where I wanted him.

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  12. Really like the symmetry in the architecture and simple rhythms in the color. And I learned something.

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  13. wow! i thought it was in another country... i like the symmetry too!
    ah, and the french village is about 1.5 hours from lyon. did you visit the museum?

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  14. Love the symmetry and the pops of red.
    V

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  15. I love the symmetry of this shot. You even managed to balance the red shirts!

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  16. Another perfect shot! Love it!

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  17. Great composition Jack, I love this!

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