Hanging Squash & Hidden Mickey, a photo from Florida, South

Photographer's Note

Another photo from the Land Pavillion, Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort. One of my favorite parts of the innovative greenhouses at Epcot is the section where any plant which can grow hanging, does. Normally you see pumpkin squash growing on the ground, getting misshaped on one side. Here you see them hanging, and getting Disney shaped. In the background, you can also see the machinery and tubing used for keeping them hydrated without having to overuse water or fertilizer. And of course, there's no soil needed.

It is not as difficult to find the Hidden Mickey in this one. Hope you enjoy the series. :o)
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vojt (1466) 2005-05-22 15:44

very nice civil shot, what the relief!

kajenn (2462) 2005-05-24 13:16

As in the tomato shot this is remarkable to see, Michelle. The different color shades of the pumpkins stand out nicely toward the greenery. The upward POV is more suitable and it leaves just enough frame to see the soil-less floor and the pots from where the plants are growing. It's really spectacular that so much can grow from so little - and you do a good job showing it. Very well done!

danbachmann (1746) 2005-05-25 13:25

Nice colorful one here that illustrates the place here. It is so clean - I remember how it felt more like a laboratory than a garden when I visited with my parents over a decade ago. They called this hydroponics back then I believe.

The closeup of the forground squash works great here. I think I would have tilted the camera down just a tad to get a little more of the floor and crop out the top horizonal bar.

Nicely done

bertolucci (14052) 2005-05-27 8:40

Hi Michelle, A nice one this is. The suspended colourful pumpkins make this a nice graphism! In Holland a major part of the agricultural products are grown on substrate - so without soil. But i have never seen airborn agriculture like this ;-) this. Nice job!
Cheers from Rotterdam, Bert.

touristdidi (8583) 2005-12-18 7:17 [Comment]

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Cruize (0) 2006-02-04 20:14

Wow, I've never thought about this before, but what a good idea growing pumpkins off the ground and great idea taking this shot Michelle. I love your perspective and composition.

Best wishes
Vernon

pierrefonds (114556) 2006-07-06 18:24

Hi Michelle,

A good POV of these colorful squashs, the photo is sharp and clear. It has a good composition and nice colors. Thanks for sharing.

Pierre