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Pepper Mushroom
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Pepper Mushroom

by Zachary Lake

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted March 2, 2011136 views6 comments
I took this image in a local park. I like the colors, sharpness, and background, but I'm still thinking this is a little boring... all comments are appreciated.

Thanks!

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Mike Moats on March 4, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Hey Zack, very nice comp, and good details, I don't think it's boring at all. :toast:
Registered on October 20, 2004, 892 Posts, 6324 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM
I love the drops of water in the foreground against the ferns, they keep the image interesting and fresh
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Varina Patel on March 6, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Definitely not boring, Zack. This is beautiful. The colors are really nice, and the tiny details give us lots to look at, without being distracting. You've minimized potentially distracting elements by getting in nice and close, and blurring out the background. The green mosses give us a sense of place, and add a really nice fresh feel... along with the water droplets. The diagonal composition works well, too. Beautifully done!
Registered on August 22, 2008, 45 Posts, 1578 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Olsen on March 6, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Very cool photo...not boring at all!
A little bit tight on the right, but other than that, a beautiful capture!
Registered on October 19, 2006, 306 Posts, 1571 Comments
Comment posted by Clayton Musgrove on March 8, 2011 at 4:37 PM
I have always loved mushroom shots and this is a very nice one. Like Richard said, maybe a little more room on the right if you have it. I might also be tempted to clone out the light circular spot on the right side of the stalk. Otherwise it's a very pleasing image.
Registered on February 6, 2010, 55 Posts, 235 Comments
Comment posted by Zachary Lake on March 9, 2011 at 12:08 AM
Thank you all very much for the comments! I too wish there was a little more room on the right, but I didn't leave that much space when I took the photo.
Registered on July 1, 2008, 24 Posts, 120 Comments