Photo Hunt #53: Orange


IMG_0488, originally uploaded by M'roy.

I was surprised to see orange groves on our way back from Sequioa-Kings Canyon NP one summer so I snapped while we were about to take the curve.

I surfed the net for some information about California's citrus industry, in particular orange industry for this theme. Here's what I found.

~ California's citrus industry ranks second to Florida.

~ Oranges, on average, accounted for 2/3 the state's citrus crop.

~ While California produces 24 percent of the nation’s oranges, its crop accounts for 80 percent of those going to the fresh-market (which means you're probably eating some California oranges right now).

~ Navel oranges comprise most of California’s orange crop. Navels accounted for about 75 percent over the past three seasons. Valencia oranges account for the remainder.

~ The value of production for California’s oranges averaged $578 million over the past three seasons, 98 percent of which came from fresh-market sales.

***All information were taken from USDA Economic Research Service study.

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Comments

  1. JulianaSeptember 04, 2009 11:05 AM

    Beautiful view...

    Thanks drop at my ph post

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  2. eastcoastlifeSeptember 04, 2009 11:07 AM

    I can imagine how lovely the trees looked when they are laden with these oranges.

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  3. CRIZ LAISeptember 04, 2009 11:22 AM

    Hey! Those plants looked even more "organized" compared to tea plants. Beautiful shot! :)

    http://crizcats.blogspot.com/

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  4. CarverSeptember 04, 2009 12:56 PM

    That's a great shot and perfect for the theme. Interesting post too.

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  5. annalarssonphotographySeptember 04, 2009 1:01 PM

    Beautiful shot and take of this theme! :)
    Yes! I play Photohunt too :)

    Have a great weekend!
    Anna

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  6. Liz HindsSeptember 04, 2009 1:17 PM

    I'm just about to enjoy a navel orange, yum.

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  7. AnnieSeptember 04, 2009 1:31 PM

    What a great photo. I've never seen orange groves before. Interesting info too.

    I like your new blog look too. Have a nice holiday weekend!

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  8. jams o donnellSeptember 04, 2009 1:42 PM

    Excellent shot. I love the composition , it's excellent

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  9. bonggamomSeptember 04, 2009 2:35 PM

    Very interesting facts there! I like your take on the theme, no orange color in your photo but lots of orange!


    PS, I'm back on the hunt! http://bonggamom.blogspot.com/2009/09/photohunt-orange.html

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  10. BarbaraSeptember 04, 2009 2:45 PM

    Great shot, I have not seen orange groves before.

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  11. LukeSeptember 04, 2009 3:18 PM

    Orange farming is an amazing operation!

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  12. Colin CampbellSeptember 04, 2009 3:30 PM

    We have a lot of oranges here in South Australia.

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  13. ancient oneSeptember 04, 2009 4:35 PM

    Orange trees ... I've never seen a real tree... just the fruit... Great for the theme!

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  14. syelSeptember 04, 2009 4:42 PM

    i like the the composition of the photo. and i'm pretty sure it would look more bright and lovely during the harvesting season! informative post too!

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  15. BengbengSeptember 04, 2009 6:28 PM

    they would look gorgeous if heavy laden with oranges

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  16. The Nomadic PinoySeptember 04, 2009 6:50 PM

    The lushness of the groves is a complete contrast to the barren landscape in the background!

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  17. Dennis VillegasSeptember 04, 2009 7:25 PM

    Beautiful capture! The pattern of the orange trees is fascinating!

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  18. YTSLSeptember 04, 2009 7:36 PM

    I wonder if we'll get to see any photos of Orange County, California, this Photo Hunt! As for your photo: love those curves. :)

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  19. stanSeptember 04, 2009 8:58 PM

    I love driving past fields of well manicured fruit trees and vividly coloured flowering ones.

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  20. upto6onlySeptember 04, 2009 9:14 PM

    love the view.

    Happy weekend

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  21. UnknownSeptember 04, 2009 9:32 PM

    this is beautiful! i don't think i've ever seen an orange grove before. oh, that's what i missed when i was in Florida last month!:P

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  22. LifeRamblingsSeptember 04, 2009 11:40 PM

    that's extremely gorgeous.

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  23. MaritesSeptember 05, 2009 12:54 AM

    beautiful! they look so organized. my PH is up too.

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  24. EG CameraGirlSeptember 05, 2009 3:29 AM

    I bet I ate a California orange last night. ;-)

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  25. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeSeptember 05, 2009 8:35 AM

    orange you glad you snapped that photo?
    great photohunt~

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  26. sammawowSeptember 05, 2009 9:33 AM

    Terrific photo and a great take on the orange theme!

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  27. kayerjSeptember 05, 2009 12:07 PM

    great shot. my photo hunt is here Thanks

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  28. HildegardeSeptember 05, 2009 2:54 PM

    Orange groves : that's an original approach of "orange".

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  29. A.September 05, 2009 3:07 PM

    The only oranges I've seen recently were growing in Versailles. I somehow imagine they aren't as tasty as the ones you show.

    Thanks for visiting. :)

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 05, 2009 3:25 PM

    Orange trees are so short.

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  31. MirageSeptember 05, 2009 3:33 PM

    I was looking literally for orange as color lol. Now thats more like it! Love the view!

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  32. HeidiSeptember 05, 2009 3:59 PM

    Love the unexpected orange!
    If you'd like to stop by my blog I'm at Cake Crumbs.

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  33. Rebecca MecomberSeptember 05, 2009 4:12 PM

    Oh wow, that is so neat!! And a great choice for today.

    Thanks for visiting my Orange Photo Hunt at New York Traveler.net

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  34. VioletSkySeptember 05, 2009 4:54 PM

    I like your take on this theme - and this is not at all what I imagined an orange grove to look like (so thanks for that!).

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  35. FerdzSeptember 06, 2009 12:30 AM

    I love the layers and the patterns of this picture =D

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  36. SnoopyTheGoonSeptember 06, 2009 1:48 AM

    Yes, California oranges are not bad at all. And thanks for sharing the research results.

    Thanks for visiting and have a great week.

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  37. escapeSeptember 06, 2009 3:51 AM

    there it goes again. you just perfectly framed it.

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 06, 2009 9:39 AM

    It's such a marvelous place and great to know more about the place. It's really beautiful...

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  39. MikeSeptember 09, 2009 5:21 AM

    Very nice!
    I was tempted to put a photo of my own orange tree.
    Thanks for your visit

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