Weeping Polypore

Gallery: FloraPosted September 21, 20041,927 views12 comments

Canon 10D, Tamron 90mm Macro lens, 4 seconds at f22, Evaluative,
iso 100, Raw, Benbo Mk.1 tripod/Arca B1.

Came across this photogenic fungus at lunchtime today.It is an uncommon bracket fungi which grows from the trunks of Oak trees.

All comments always welcome and appreciated.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Jeremy on September 21, 2004 at 6:26 PM

Nice one, Justin. Looks like an "Aero" chocolate bar!

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Comment posted by Robert Mutch on September 21, 2004 at 7:32 PM

great pattern shot. I really love the colors and all the little reflections in the drops. Great eye Justin!

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on September 21, 2004 at 8:12 PM

Justin,

Well seen! The colors and textures are great.

Regards,

David

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Comment posted by William Brozy on September 21, 2004 at 10:23 PM

Fabulous image Justin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Comment posted by Chris Ross on September 21, 2004 at 10:37 PM

Looks like something you could eat. great colours and Patterns. As this looks like a fairly flat object, just wondering why you went to f22? What I don't know is how much magnification you had on.

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Comment posted by R Arvind on September 22, 2004 at 12:03 AM

Cool shot. I've never seen anything like this before!!

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Comment posted by Herman Blockx on September 22, 2004 at 6:52 AM

Round lunchtime ?

find and shot!

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Comment posted by Vic Harris on September 22, 2004 at 11:03 AM

Very

Justin!

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Comment posted by Matthew Pugh on September 22, 2004 at 12:40 PM

Hi Justin
A really fabulous image and a super subject. It looks almost like a liquid with really excellent reflections, adding lots of interest. To put it simply a very appealing image, that been a real pleasure to view.

Best Regards
Matthew

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Comment posted by Justin on September 22, 2004 at 5:09 PM

Chris
I chose f22 as, although it does appear to be flat,it is actually slightly rounded,I tried to choose a section that was minimally curved and I used such a small aperture to ensure the edges or corners
didn't fall out of focus due to the minimal depth of field.I can't remember off hand what the magnification was but it wouldn't have been MUCH less than lifesize.f16 or f11 may well have been enough but I thought I'd play safe by using f22.

Matthew
The droplets ARE a liquid which exudes from the fungi for a limited period,before eventually drying up.

Thank you everyone who commented,much appreciated.

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Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on September 22, 2004 at 8:54 PM

Justin,

Cool looking stuff here. Can't say I've ever seen something like this. It's amazing all the wierd things that have evolved on this planet. Makes you wonder what't the purpose of such a fungi. Do you think this liquid is edible to some animals or maybe bacteria?

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Comment posted by David Gottlieb on September 23, 2004 at 8:11 PM

very cool looking mushy.This closeup is a very striking perspective

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