Thursday
Apr292010
Team Up Thursday
Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 05:00AM 
This week, Megan and I chose the theme "fruit" but it seems that we were both a little bananas (I'm sure everyone can relate.) I was hoping that my 'naners would have ripened up a bit more before their big shoot because I just love the bright yellow of Megan's. But I'm still happy with it. Don't forget the Flickr pool because lots of dips go there and don't make it to blogs. Now some interesting facts about bananas:
- A cluster of bananas is called a hand and consists of 10 to 20 bananas, which are known as fingers.
- The word banana is derived from the Arab word "banan," which means finger.
- Bananas have no fat, cholesterol or sodium.
- Peel a banana from the bottom and you won't have to pick the little "stringy things" off of it. (So gonna try that one soon!)
- Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster.
- The banana is a distant cousin to ginger, turmeric, and cardamom, and is botanically classified as a berry.
- Bananas actually grow on plants not trees.
- Bananas are an athlete's staple because they supply both instant and lasting energy due to their combination of natural sugar and complex carbohydrates. Bananas' potassium also helps prevent muscle cramps.
And, a banana a day will keep the constipation away. Happy Thursday!
Reader Comments (17)
Bananas seems to be the theme this week! How fun! We are finally on board this week.
How fun! They are both so great for different reasons. As you pointed out, the brightness in hers is great...like a commercial ad..I love the composition and subtle colors in yours...like art!
Amy and I did "pairs"
http://slsmithphotography.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/04/team-up-thursday-pairs.html
really? a hand. that is so cool! i love fingers too! :O)
i love that magenta marking on that one banana. so neat! perfection i tell you.
i peeked over at the flickr group last week... and yes... wow... lots of dips! it sings inspiration!
so fun!
thanks!
My 2 yo is a banana fanatic! He seriously eats at least 2 a day!
Thanks for all the fun banana facts. Too funny that you both chose bananas. I love the two totally differnt perspectives though.
Okay I love all these little facts you put up girlie, so fun.
It's hilarious to me that you two usually take pics of similar things, that never happens to us.
We did Speed today, stop by!
I think it's so awesome that you both picked bananas, and I love that they are different colors! Interesting facts, too! I moved my diptych to a different blog this week, Dawn and I chose "earth" this week.
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I love this and yes, I have been going bananas lately myself....love all the facts, we are banana lovers over here too!
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I love bananas, too! Thanks for all of the fun facts.
Here is K is for Kite!
I like the contrast of colours actually, I think it works well. The way you've chosen to orient the shots looks great to as the stems seems to come out of one another. Himself always tells us that bananas are the 'perfect' food as they deliver everything you need. I'm not sure about protein but hey....if stuck on a desert island I doubt I'd be running any marathons so.... :-D
The different angles and perspective that you each took is interesting. I find it funny that you chose fruit and both of you chose banana's too! My body has been screaming for healthy foods lately with the baby....So they look like a fantastic treat to me.
What great shots! I really like all the takes on bananas for the fruit topic.
Cheers!
Lovin' the 'nana facts! Related to ginger, really?! I'm glad for your green bananas - that's exactly how I like them!
Just a little green is how I love them too! So I LOVE your shot this week...and the facts. Bananas are nature's most perfect food. You can take them and eat them anywhere, they satisfy a sweet tooth and give great energy! Yum...I'm ready for breakfast now!
I love your facts. I think it's great that you both picked the same fruit.
cool banana's! are you also a teacher??? :) or just really great with trivia :) I'd have you on my team. Ok, I am ALMOST over my jetlag so hopefully we can do team up thursday next week! I love your photos!
This is a seriously wonderful project, and better still to make connections through something you are passionate about!
I love your bananas, and will be back for more! :)
For another photo project between sistas, check out http://aperspectiveproject.blogspot.com