Shrooms

Gallery: FloraPosted August 3, 2010699 views23 comments

Found this little group of mushrooms this evening while out watering. They are growing at the base of a small Crape myrtle. I placed a black foam board behind to darken the background. Also used a reflector to throw a bit more light on the mushrooms. All comments/suggestions much appreciated.

Sony A300, Tamron 17-50mm, 1 sec @ f8, 100, Ev. -.7, tripod

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Bruce King on August 3, 2010 at 10:09 PM

Nice Phillip, good job with the reflector. The larger version seems too lose a little sharpness. Very interesting subject I haven't seen anything like this around the Pacific NW.

Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 3, 2010 at 10:59 PM

Beautiful work Phillip. The black foam bg really makes these stand out. I think your reflector worked well also. I might like a little more dof, particularly on the one in the very back. The bg comes through just enough to seem natural but not intrude. It's a good looking image for my tastes.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on August 4, 2010 at 12:15 AM

Can't add a single suggestion Philip. I really like this image. The texture is great and the black foam board works very well. The drops of dew are such a plus

Caio ;^)

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Windom on August 4, 2010 at 12:29 AM

I love shooting mushrooms....good excuse to get down and dirty. This is a great arrangement but I would be tempted to lose the last one that's protruding below the others.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 4, 2010 at 4:30 AM

Very nice color and detail Philip, the mushrooms really stand out well against the dark BG. Nice find and capture.
John

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on August 4, 2010 at 5:45 AM

Very cool and different shroom presentation. Nice job.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on August 4, 2010 at 11:09 AM

I like the light....subtle on the stems and faint (uncluttered) for the b/g...which makes this special. Droplets are a sweet add'n.

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Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on August 4, 2010 at 11:29 AM

Good use of black bg and reflector Philip.. The drops are a nice touch... I would just like to see a bit more definition in the stalks specially on the rigthmost and second from left ones..

Registered on June 24, 2007, 130 Posts, 1309 Comments

Comment posted by jamie pringle on August 4, 2010 at 2:10 PM

Great capture Phillip getting this group all in focus. I like the water droplets, and the dark background hints of a forest setting

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 4, 2010 at 5:12 PM

Hi Philip

What a pleasing symetrical grouping of mushrooms!! love the lines, detail, and color

Albert Darmo. Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on August 4, 2010 at 6:54 PM

Great little cluster of mushrooms and very well done image of them. The black background works great, popping the mushrooms.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 4, 2010 at 8:29 PM

Great capture Philip. Lighting is great, good details and texture + bonus droplets. Top notch.

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Comment posted by Mark Stahlke on August 4, 2010 at 9:10 PM

Beautiful image, nicely seen. Somehow it makes me think of the Seven Dwarfs.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on August 4, 2010 at 9:19 PM

Simple and plenty sharp... I would play with lowering the blacks in the bG above the mushrooms a little more. Great use of the reflector also.

- Luke

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on August 4, 2010 at 10:56 PM

Nice composition and choice of dof. You did a great job illuminating the base with the reflector. Really makes a difference.

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Comment posted by Alessandra & Rocco on August 5, 2010 at 3:54 AM

Beautiful mushrooms and .... so well presented.

Well done

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on August 5, 2010 at 9:42 AM

One of the best mushroom images that I have ever seen..................stunning

Registered on September 14, 2005, 182 Posts, 1471 Comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on August 5, 2010 at 10:36 AM

Excellent efforts to capture this Philip. Well done and presented.
Bob

Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 5, 2010 at 10:40 AM

Wonderful find, Philip - they look like a chorus line in their finery ! Like the lighting very much - it really brings out the feel of the plants.

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on August 5, 2010 at 2:33 PM

I like this a lot, Philip...the light and details are wonderful, very well done

Brigitte

Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 5, 2010 at 10:49 PM

Such a strong shot! Great comp, light, and color.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on August 6, 2010 at 9:35 AM

Terrific image. Extra special lighting which really emhances the colors and mood.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 6, 2010 at 9:20 PM

Philip: This is a great find and a superb capture. Really nice work with the reflector and a good call on using the black board. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

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