Ripening Collection

Autumnal Scene with Fairy & Blackberries
An autumnal folklore scene with a fairy, dressed in blue, sat amid the visible roots of a silver birch tree, holding a delicious-looking blackberry

Ripe cashew nut. Image 2 of 2. Native to South America, the cashew (Anacardium occidentale) is now widely cultivated throughout the tropics

Lemon tree (Citrus limon) bearing ripe lemons

Vast golden wheat field
Golden wheat field on farmland on a sunny day under a blue sky with a lone oak tree along a country road; Washington, United States of America

Rowan berries. Ripening fruit of the European rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) tree. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in August

Grappe de raisins, 1871. Creator: Gustave Courbet
Grappe de raisins, 1871

Colombia, Caldas, Chinchina, Coffee Tree with Berries

Trays of dried apricots for sale in an outdoor market, near Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Trays of dried apricots for sale in an outdoor market

Sunset over a barley field, Austria, Europe

"A dish of the finest cherries"(engraving)
2813253 " A dish of the finest cherries" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Green Wheat, 1889 (oil on canvas)
5614490 Green Wheat, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 73x92.5 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info)

Rose hips for sale in an outdoor market, near Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Rose hips for sale in an outdoor market

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Lemons growing on a lemon tree, Sorrento, Campania, Italy

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Conference Pears growing on tree

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Conference Pears growing on tree

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Red Apples growing on tree

rubus strigosus, raspberry, american raspberry, red subject
Rubus strigosus Raspberry - American raspberry Red subject

Hawaiian Pineapple, the King of Fruits, Ready for Picking, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Hawaiian Pineapple, " the King of Fruits", Ready for Picking, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

Rice Terraces Cloud Reflection
Clouds reflection in Rice terraces at Yuanyang, China

Vertumnus - Rudolf II, c1590. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Vertumnus - Rudolf II, c1590. Rudolph II (1552-1612), Holy Roman Emperor from 1576, as Vertumnus, ancient Roman god of seasons who presided over gardens and orchards

Still Life with Fruit, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Georg Flegel
Still Life with Fruit, late 16th/early 17th century. From a private collection

Cayenne Pepper plant (Capsicum), 16th century. The seed pods of this plant, native to tropical America, are dried and ground to produce a pungent spice

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Developing seed pods of field poppy

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Open countryside in the The Wolds in the East Riding of Yorkshire

Close up of a green wheat head with dew drops, East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Close up of a green wheat head with dew drops; East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Spider Web on a misty day
An orb weavers web accumulates dew on a misty day in Oregon with ripening apples in the background; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Wheat field on a sunny day
Golden wheat field on farmland on a sunny day under a blue sky with two oak trees on the horizon; Oregon, United States of America

Pineapple on a plant
Pineapple growing on a plant; Hawaii, United States of America

Apple on a tree with water droplets
Close-up of an apple on tree branch with water droplets; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Raindrops covering apples on a tree
Close-up of red apples with rain droplets on a branch of a tree; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Frontenac Noir Grapes ripening in a cluster on a vine; Shefford, Quebec, Canada

Ripening Wind-Blown Barley, Tiger Hills, Manitoba

Close Up Of A Ripening Wheat Head In A Field; Acme, Alberta, Canada

Close Up Of A Ripening Wheat Head In A Field With Blue Sky; Acme, Alberta, Canada

Dew Covered Ripening Barley Before A Foggy Sunrise, North Of Edmonton, Alberta

Strawberries

Barley (Hordeum vulgare). Barley is a staple crop throughout the world. Once processed it can be used to make flour, beer and whiskey

Backlit, silouetted golden ears of ripe two row barley plants, Hampshire

Oranges growing, Southern California, USA
Oranges growing in Southern California, USA, with snow on the mountains in the distance. 1930s

A close up of wheat ripening in Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan, Asia

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 158v Ferns, Brambles and Flowers, Illustration from the Book
XJL212046 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.158v Ferns, Brambles and Flowers, Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

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Carob Tree with ripening fruits Cyprus

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Carob Tree with ripening fruits Cyprus

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Cirrus Clouds over field of ripening Barley. Norfolk, UK. Date:

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Cirrus Clouds over field of ripening Barley. Norfolk, UK. Date:

Pomegranates growing in trees in southern Cyprus, against bright blue sky credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Pomegranate hanging in tree in southern Cyprus credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Ripe figs growing on trees in bright Cyprus sunshine credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

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As the autumnal scene unfolds, a fairy dances amidst the blackberries, their deep purple hue indicating their ripeness. Nearby, a ripe cashew nut lies on the ground, ready to be enjoyed by an eager passerby. The lemon tree stands tall and proud, its branches heavy with vibrant yellow fruits just waiting to be plucked. In another corner of nature's pantry, rowan berries hang in clusters from their branches, displaying shades of red that signal their readiness for harvest. Trays of dried apricots glisten under the sun at an outdoor market in Samarkand, Uzbekistan - a testament to the art through time and patience. A dish brimming with cherries showcases nature's perfection as each fruit reaches its peak sweetness and juiciness. Meanwhile, a field of green wheat sways gently in the breeze; soon it will transform into golden grains ready for harvest. At yet another bustling market near Samarkand, rose hips are proudly displayed for sale - rich in color and bursting with nutrients after undergoing their own ripening process. From blackberries to cashews and lemons to rowan berries; from apricots drying under the sun to cherries at their finest moment; from fields of wheat turning gold to rose hips offering healing properties - these images remind us that ripening is not only about reaching full potential but also about embracing change and transformation. Nature teaches us that true beauty lies in allowing ourselves time to mature gracefully like these bountiful gifts bestowed upon us by Mother Earth herself.