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Minnesota([email protected])

This pumpkin looks massive!

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/DisplayPhoto.asp?pid=7174&gid=-53692

9/13/2012 4:04:41 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Yeah..I bet there are some real big oneZ waiting to beZ weighed.....their weather patternZ were once again like last yearZ.....

Soon we shall all know....whatZ really out there......!

9/13/2012 5:41:27 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Wow, reminds me of Ron's pic from last year.

9/13/2012 6:19:58 PM

Off of the same seeds as Rons freak also. 1725 Harp is a FrEaK.

9/13/2012 6:33:09 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

Is that one going to Half Moon bay?

9/13/2012 7:53:58 PM

43.841677 , -79.086692

Boys. Photoshopped all the way. Look at the shadow below his right ear and on his collarbone. Look at how the wrinkles in his t shirt have been cropped. Also, either his barber slipped with the sissors or he cropped a little too much hair on the left side of his head.
A good job but not perfect. :-)

9/13/2012 8:30:01 PM

Parker, Co

Not photoshopped...

9/13/2012 8:33:14 PM

43.841677 , -79.086692

The leaf below his hand is making a shadow on the pumpkin but he isn't. Lol

9/13/2012 8:40:42 PM

Massachusetts

i do not understand where the right arm is, is he sitting on it? is it behind his back? i can not see it through the lower leaves, i would have it on the pumpkin? i think i would loose my balance if i sat that way.i scaled the eyelets on the tarp , general distance between the eyes. looks to be about????????? other than that nice job! (either way)........

9/13/2012 8:54:54 PM

Quincy, CA

I visited his patch two weeks ago. It's real.

9/13/2012 8:58:55 PM

canal winchester ohio

I didn't bite on Kevins because of lejunctions..it was easy. But I may be fooled but I'm biting on this one.

9/13/2012 9:03:03 PM

canal winchester ohio

Leaf junctions...what the heck did I type...lol

9/13/2012 9:03:44 PM

Parker, Co

This one has witnesses

9/13/2012 9:04:17 PM

Massachusetts

Does not look like a photoshop composite. Slightly diffused lighting comes from high above at about 1 o'clock judging from the reflections in the eyeglasses. This would place his shadow low in front of the pumpkin. Looks real.

9/13/2012 9:08:15 PM

43.841677 , -79.086692

If I'm wrong, please accept my sincere apologies. The picture looks like it was messed with to me but I'm no expert. It it's legit, holy crap and congrats. :-)

9/13/2012 9:28:32 PM

Deepwoods

That pumpkin isn't photoshopped, maybe that guy is.

9/13/2012 9:41:14 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

A question for any witnesses. Did the pumpkin look as big in person as it does in the picture?

9/13/2012 9:48:42 PM

Wi

No way that's over 350 OTT.....no way.

9/13/2012 9:51:30 PM

Wi

No way that's over 350 OTT.....no way.

9/13/2012 9:51:30 PM

Wi

Wow I have a fast finger. I think the 3 was a typo?

9/13/2012 9:51:55 PM

Piqua, Ohio

WOW! what seed is that ?

9/13/2012 9:57:01 PM

Parker, Co

the truth will be revealed to all you doubters and naysayers next month!

9/13/2012 10:34:58 PM

Connellsville, Pa

Maybe we could see other pictures of the photo shop pumpkin to prove it is real ?

9/13/2012 11:38:12 PM

Minnesota

It's a California group sand bagging technique! Looks real to me, looks HUGE.

9/13/2012 11:52:12 PM

Citrus Heights, CA

Pete, I thought all the pumpkins in california were only 380ish this year.

9/14/2012 12:01:54 AM

Granite Bay-California

Seen it in person, still shaking my head. Its a monster!

9/14/2012 1:53:41 AM

Muddy Waters

California should grow the some of biggest Kins they have the most intense sunlight in September.While the rest of us loose 27% each month they dont.They should get the best September growth in Northern America.

9/14/2012 5:55:27 AM

Muddy Waters

I may move there soon!

9/14/2012 5:56:09 AM

Hampstead, NC 28443

Grower of the year may come from California again. Big sandbagging going on out there.

9/14/2012 7:20:03 AM

Upa Creek, MO

I love pics like this cause it gets so many people nervous. Good for that guy stirring the pot...

9/14/2012 7:25:03 AM

Rhode Island

i would be very inclined to believe tumbleweeds. known them for years.
pap

9/14/2012 8:07:42 AM

Omaha, Ne.

weeeeeee this is fun!

9/14/2012 8:25:09 AM

Walnut Grove, California

hi gang. everything i have done this year has been done standing on the shoulders of those growers before me. special thanks to all the CA growers who have answered my questions and taught me their tricks and sent me seeds. i am humbled and grateful to part of this commmunity.
Rob G, walnut grove CA

9/14/2012 8:57:36 AM

Walnut Grove, California

I do have a bad barber so team luantic is right. i have been going to his shop so long that i keep going to him out of loyalty; bad haircuts and all.

9/14/2012 9:46:12 AM

[email protected]

I'm with Pap on this one. BELIEVE

9/14/2012 9:47:57 AM

Taylorsville, California

Beauty Rob! Oh Golden California.....

9/14/2012 9:54:50 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

I love thiZ time of year...I BELIEVE...thatZ a monZster kin!

9/14/2012 10:13:08 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

and that pic iZ not cropped.....lol

9/14/2012 10:38:44 AM

Torrance, Ca.

It almost has 700 views in one day!


Wow!

9/14/2012 12:00:17 PM

Stanwood, Washington

I work in Photoshop all the time and that photo is legit. I pulled it into Photoshop and played around with the contrast. If a person is photoshopped in the edges will become very apparent when you do this. The light is from above which is why the leaf shadow is below the leaf. His shadow can't be seen because his body is in the way. If the leaf shadow was to the left and he had no shadow than that would be an issue.

9/14/2012 12:32:00 PM

very nice rob
cant believe we havent met in past somewere

9/14/2012 1:17:22 PM

Northville Ny

Whos diary? I can't bring it up?

9/14/2012 2:07:56 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

It's in the Photo Gallery, submitted by delta Rob.

9/14/2012 2:30:38 PM

43.841677 , -79.086692

Man. I feel like an idiot. I told a potential WR holder he had bad hair. :-(.
With all the tomfoolery that's been going on here with doctored pictures etc I was 100% certain this was not legit. I now believe it is. Good luck at the scales Rob. :-)

9/14/2012 5:07:11 PM

Walnut Grove, California

Don; we met at the convention at L.V. you made an impression in your "outfit".
After looking at this i must confess that it appears to me that the lense we used does make the pumpkin appear larger than it is.
No matter what happens i have had a lot of fun this summer. rob

9/14/2012 5:28:21 PM

Michigan,up North

bad hair, lmfao!to funny .that why the make hats ,i thought it was fake too hes legs are whiter then hes arms.

9/14/2012 5:33:36 PM

Nice pumpkin Rob! Any chance we could possibly get a few more pic's of it???!! Look's like a monster!

Martin

9/14/2012 6:20:09 PM

Roseville, CA

This is very real. Ron is a fantastic grower. His patch is in gorgeous shape. I have pumpkin envy!!! Awesome job Rob

9/14/2012 7:31:40 PM

Roseville, CA

This is very real. Ron is a fantastic grower. His patch is in gorgeous shape. I have pumpkin envy!!! Awesome job Rob

9/14/2012 7:31:42 PM

Roseville, CA

Double post fault of LAX

9/14/2012 7:32:26 PM

San Diego

why so secret? what is the ott on that bad girl??? come on, fess up! :)

9/15/2012 12:49:15 AM

Kentucky

Delta Rob that is one monster pumpkin.It's a real pain in the main vain when people think people are always trying to get one over on somebody.i to had a similar experience but with a cantaloupe.i would love to get a seed or 2 from u.if u want some 56.7Lyvers cantaloupe seeds that would be cool too.my e-mail is ([email protected]) thanks

9/15/2012 1:01:23 AM

(rocky) Bonney Lake Wa.

My question would be where his going to weigh it HMB I hope cause then I would get to see it live. Or the big payout at Usegi (probably spelled that wrong) Farm for the BIG pay out? Or? Great Job Rob Congrats!!!

9/15/2012 1:06:27 PM

Maine

I hope someone posts the final weight!! That's incredible!!!

9/15/2012 5:42:03 PM

Michigan,up North

that pumpkin was growen on biotamax,its on there facebook page.must be some great stuff .goin to buy for next year.

9/20/2012 4:46:14 AM