Cantaloupe, Cucumis melo reticulatus by Joe Lencioni

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Here are two macro shots of the usually-delicious cantaloupe, a cultivar of the Cucumis melo species (generally referred to simply as muskmelon).

From Wikipedia:

In some parts of Australia and New Zealand, it is usually called rockmelon due to the rock-like appearance of the skin of the fruit.

The weather has been unbelievably perfect here in Minnesota these past few days. If you are in the area, I hope you have had the chance to enjoy it while it lasts. Autumn is, by far, my favorite season—I look forward to this time each year.