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Mini Mushroom

by Timothy F. Hale

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted December 16, 2010211 views8 comments
I spent the afternoon studying the forest floor in a section of virgin, old growth forest in the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie NF. I came across this "mini landscape" and attempted to due it justice with my camera. The mushroom stood 3/4" tall and was nestled in a healthy stand of green life on the top of a downed, centuries old, hemlock that would have measured, at least, 8 ft in diameter. I hope that you like it.

SONYa900
Minolta 200mm f4 macro
CPL
ISO 200
f20 @ 2.5"

Tim

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on December 16, 2010 at 1:37 AM
Fantastic colors Tim and great composition. DOF is great for this subject. I like it very much.
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Comment posted by John Tobias on December 16, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Outstanding image IMHO! Very impressive. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on December 16, 2010 at 12:19 PM
This is a wonderful intimate environment image Tim. I love the color on the mushie and the color of the supporting vegetation really sets off your subject nicely. Well seen and done.
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Comment posted by Timothy F. Hale on December 16, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Thanks, so much to all!
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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on December 17, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Such a lovely image, Tim. Perhaps a slight crop to emphasize the beautiful mushroom a bit more?
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Comment posted by Richard Teller on December 19, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Very nice image. I like the setting and colors.
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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on December 20, 2010 at 12:03 AM
Lovely intimate scene Timothy :toast:
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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on December 23, 2010 at 11:13 PM
This is just beautiful, TIm! I love the how this showcases the intricate, tiny world all around us. The colors are wonderful and the waterdrops are icing on the cake! Very well done! :smile:
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